NASA adds three companies to launch services contract for smallsat missions
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-23 03:06
NASA has added three companies to a contract for launching smallsat missions. Arrow Science and Technology, Impulse Space and Momentus Space selected for the contract. Momentus Space has had recent financial struggles. Momentus has not provided few details about its financial status since then.
Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace partner for spaceplane surveillance demonstration
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 14:45
Scout Space will install space domain awareness sensors aboard Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-II Aurora. The test flight is targeted for November at the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre near Christchurch. The Mk-II Aurora is a reusable spaceplane that takes off and lands horizontally like a conventional aircraft.
Suzi McBride, Iridium – Leading Women in Space
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 14:29
SpaceNews is shining a spotlight on some of the extraordinary women at the helm of space programs and organizations. We’re delving into their backgrounds, discussing their accomplishments and highlighting their ongoing work. Watch a new episode every Thursday through August on SpaceNews.com and on the SpaceNews YouTube channel.
China to launch “Earth 2.0” exoplanet observatory in 2028
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 12:50
China plans to launch an exoplanet observatory in 2028 with the aim of making a breakthrough detection of a potential second Earth. Around 5,000 exoplanets have been found since 1995, but no Earth-sized planets in the habitable zones of sun-like stars have been spotted. The hope is to find a “wandering Earth,” floating free of stars in the void of deep space.
SLS contract extension hints at additional Artemis delays
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 11:46
NASA plans to extend the contract for one element of the current version of the SLS. The agency is protecting against multi-year delays in future missions. The LVSA is a cone-shaped structure 8.4 meters tall that tapers from 8.4 meters across at its base to 5 meters at the top.
Can AI detect anomalies in orbital astrodynamics? Managing a complex challenge
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-21 13:00
David Finkleman: AI holds tremendous potential in many areas, but when it comes to detecting anomalies in orbital astrodynamics, its limitations become clear. He says scarcity of reliable data and the inherent uncertainties of orbital mechanics mean that AI cannot yet replace human judgment in this domain. Finkleman: We should combine AI with human expertise to address the unique challenges posed by the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of space environments.
SpaceX ready to launch crew on Polaris Dawn to reach the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, August 27 at 3:38 a.m. ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Polaris Dawn to low-Earth orbit. The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew Crew-1 to and from the International Space Station, and Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to orbit. This will be the fourth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8 and two Starlink missions.
SDA awards Tranche 2 Transport Layer contracts for 20 Gamma variant satellite builds – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two prototype agreements with a total value of approximately $424 million. York Space Systems, Denver, and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc., Irvine, California, will each build and operate 10 T2TL – Gamma prototype satellites. Delivery for launch scheduled to begin by Q4 of fiscal year 2027.
Spire Global has launched 7 LEMUR satellites via the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
Spire Global, Inc. Successfully launched seven satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission. This marks Spire’s third launch of 2024 and the 41st in the company’s history. The total of Spire satellites launched to 196 in number.
Monica by Amphinicy Technologies: a Next Generation monitoring + control solution – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
Amphinicy Technologies will showcase its flagship monitoring and control product, Monica, at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 in Amsterdam. Monica serves as both an extensive monitoring and control solution (M&C) and a network management system (NMS) Broadcasting companies, teleport operators, integrators, and other stakeholders leverage Monica for effective channel management.
SpaceX’s Friday Starlink Group 9-5 smallsat launch at Vandenberg weather permitting – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
SpaceX plans to launch to Low Earth Orbit Starlink Group 9-5, a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation from Vandenberg SFB’s Space Launch Complex 4E, California at 1:00 AM – 5:23 AM PDT, weather permitting. The expense of the mission is $52 million.
SpaceX moves Monday’s Starlink Group 8-6 Group to Tuesday as well as Polaris Dawn – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch a batch of 22 Starlink smallsat satellites on Tuesday from Cape Canaveral at 12:46 AM – 4:46 AM PDT. Also on Friday SpaceX plans to launch Strlink Group 9-5, a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation from Vandenber SFB, California at 1:00 AM – 5:23 AM PDT.
Vernon Valley Teleport part of USEI-operated 200 antennas worldwide ‘Bringing the World Together’ – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-22 00:00
Vernon Valley Teleport (VVT) is now operating 25 antennas supporting GEO satellites. VVT is the USEI East Coast USA teleport, complimenting the Brewster, WA West Coast teleport. Vernon Valley offers coverage for the AOR and Americas regions, supporting service to satellites from 3° West to 143° West.
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