Europe considers launching Copernicus satellite on Falcon 9
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 09:57
Europe may shift launch of Copernicus Earth observation satellite to SpaceX's Falcon 9. Sentinel-1C radar imaging satellite is part of Copernicus program. Move would address concerns about placing mission on return-to-flight launch of Vega C. Vega C remains grounded after a December 2022 launch failure.
NGA to tap commercial satellite data under ‘Luno’ program
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 21:24
NGA issues solicitation for commercial satellite Earth observation data. Program aims to leverage commercial satellite imagery and data analytics. Submissions are due March 26. Luno builds upon a previous contract known as E conomic Indicator Monitoring (EIM) that the agency started in 2021 to tap into commercial satellite data sources.
Space Force to award multiple contracts for ‘Digital Spaceport’ up to $1.9 million each
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 19:57
SpaceWERX is looking to award contracts worth up to $1.9 million each for IT upgrades. The project known as Digital Spaceport of the Future was announced earlier this month. SpaceWERX officials on Jan. 10 said launch ranges are in dire need of IT upgrades.
Astrobotic gets payloads working on ailing Peregrine lander
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 15:13
Astrobotic says it has received data from nine of 20 payloads on the lander. The company is working to squeeze as much life as possible out of the crippled spacecraft. A propellant leak has ruled out any chance of attempting a soft landing on the moon in February. The leak will limit the lifetime of the lander.
D-Orbit raises $110 million to expand space logistics services
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 13:13
D-Orbit, an Italian company that provides space transportation services, has raised 100 million euros. The company announced Jan. 11 a first closing of a Series C round, led by Japanese company Marubeni. D-Orbit currently provides in-space transportation services using its ION series of orbital transfer vehicles.
Orienspace breaks Chinese commercial launch records with Gravity-1 solid rocket
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 13:07
Orienspace’s Gravity-1 rocket lifted off from Defu-15002 mobile sea platform in Yellow Sea. The three satellites, Yunyao-1 (18-20), were later tracked by 478 by 499-kilometer orbits. The mission was the first launch for Orienspace which was founded in 2020.
Upcoming private astronaut mission to test tech for future long-duration spaceflight missions—launch upcoming – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 00:00
Ax-3 is Axiom Space’s third private astronaut mission to the space station. The crew will conduct more than 30 experiments, including several to test materials and technology to protect space travelers from radiation. The mission is slated to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 00:00
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Safran to equip LeoStella satellite constellations – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 00:00
LeoStella is pursuing its partnership with Syrlinks, a Safran Electronics & Defense company. Syrlinks will equip LeoStella’s latest-generation of LS-300 satellite buses with its high-performance, resilient, N-SPHERE GNSS receiver.
China’s Tianxing-1 02 satellite launches on Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 00:00
The rocket blasted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gobi Desert at 11:52 a.m. Beijing Time. The satellite entered the pre-determined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success. The satellite is mainly used to carry out experiments such as space environment detection. This mission is the 26th flight of the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket.
UPDATE #3 Hopefully ‘Lucky 13’ for another launch delay of SpaceX’s Starlink smallsats – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Saturday, January 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of group 7-10 22 Starlink communication satellites to low-Earth orbit. The forecast calls for a temperature of 54°F, few clouds, 24% cloud cover and a wind speed of 24mph. After the launch, the rocket’s first-stage booster will return to land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You, positioned in the Pacific Ocean.
Space Operations Command welcomes new commander – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 00:00
Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. Is SpOC’s second commander since it’s activation October 21, 2020. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman served as the presiding officer for the ceremony. “Our ability to adapt, to stay ahead of emerging threats and to seize new frontiers will be instrumental in maintaining our superiority in space,” Saltzman said.
NASA uses innovative technologies to address the challenges of cryogenic fluid management during sustained space exploration and science missions
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 12:48
NASA is working to develop new technologies and processes to ensure the agency is prepared for its ambitious Artemis missions and those beyond. One of those challenges is working with cryogenic fluids, meaning fluids existing in a liquid state between minus 238 degrees Fahrenheit and absolute zero (minus 460 F) Engineers working in NASA’s Cryogenic Fluid Management portfolio are solving those issues ahead of future missions.
50 Years Ago: Skylab 4 Astronauts Begin Record-Breaking Third Month in Space
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-11 16:53
Gerald P. Carr, Edward G. Gibson, and William R. Pogue began the new year of 1974 roughly halfway through their planned 84-day mission. Mission managers monitored the station’s and the astronauts’ health and weekly concurred with extending the mission to its full duration. By the end of January, the three rookies held the records for the longest single space flight and the most cumulative time spent in space.
Launch Roundup: Axiom-3 crew and Tianzhou 7 cargo space station missions this week
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-18 00:00
Axiom-3 will be flying four private astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), becoming the first crew launch of 2024. Crew Dragon Freedom will fly from Florida, with a multinational crew, for a mission to the Station lasting around two weeks. The Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft headed for the Chinese Space Station Tiangong is also flying this week. Japan has launched a military reconnaissance satellite aboard one of its last H-IIA rockets. A new launch vehicle made its debut, developed by the Chinese commercial sector.