ULA’s Atlas 5 is ready but is the weather at the Cape ready for Amazon’s Project Kuiper launch? – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-27 00:00
The Kuiper 1 launch will deliver the first satellites into space for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation that will bring fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The launch time forecast for 7 p.m. EDT (2300 UTC) includes scattered low- and high-level clouds, a chance of isolated showers, good visibility, easterly winds 14 to 20 knots and a temperature near 73 degrees F. If the launch moves to the backup opportunity on Tuesday for some reason, there is a 90 percent chance of meeting the weather rules.
A new chapter for Ariane 6 + Vega launchers with the P160C rocket motor – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-28 00:00
The P160C qualification motor was successfully tested on April 24th at the European Spaceport in French Guiana. The P160C is an upgrade of the P120C motor developed jointly by ArianeGroup and Avio. The new motor is one meter longer than the P120C and carries over 14 tons more solid fuel.
OroraTech brings world’s largest wildfire satellite constellation to the U.S. – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-28 00:00
OroraTech has opened their U.S. Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The company’s expansion to the United States marks an important milestone in its mission to support wildfire resilience in America. The Denver office will serve as a central hub connecting U.S. Wildfire emergency services, utility providers and government agencies.
SpaceX’s Starlink of Group 11-9 smallsats ready for Monday launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-27 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Monday, April 28 for a Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, that will build a smallsat constellation. Liftoff is targeted for 1:39 p.m. PT. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX.
SpaceX’s Sunday launch of Starlink Group 12-23 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-27 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 was successful on Sunday, April 27 launching 23 Starlink small satellites. The weather was conducive for the launch with 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. This is the 20th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.