SpaceX plans Starship’s Sixth Flight Test as early as Monday, November 18 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-11-07 00:00
SpaceX's sixth flight test of Starship is targeted to launch as early as Monday, November 18 following the not-too-distant Fifth Flight test conducted on September 10. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 30 minutes before liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.
Lynk Global appoints CEO + CFO in partnership with Slam Corporation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-11-08 00:00
Ramu Potarazu and Steven Fay have been appointed to Lynk’s Board of Directors. Potarazu succeeds interim CEO Dan Dooley, who is resuming the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Fay brings more than 20 years of experience building corporate financial functions and optimizing capital structures for strategic growth in both satellite and technology companies.
Attention students: NASA launches Power Systems student essay contest – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-11-08 00:00
NASA’s fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge kicked off November 7, 2024. The science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) writing challenge invites kindergarten through 12th grade students in the United States. Students are invited to write an essay about a new nuclear-powered mission to any moon in the solar system they choose.
Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-11-07 00:00
Satnews Publishers recognizes that many nations’ veterans are also protecting their countries. In honor of Veterans Day, the Satnews Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, and return on Tuesday, November 12. All gave some... And some gave all. Thank you to our veterans everywhere.
SpaceX’s calendar fills up quickly with a variety of missions including a Sixth Integrated Flight Test and Direct to Cell smallsats – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-11-07 00:00
SpaceX is targeting a Falcon 9 launch for Group 9-10 of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff is targeted for 10:14 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 1:26 a.m. PT on Saturday, November 9. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX.