SpaceX plans Tuesday for NASA’s TRACERS to launch from California to understand Earth’s magnetic re-connection + more – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-20 00:00
NASA’s Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission will help understand magnetic re-connection. Magnetic re-connection occurs when activity from the Sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. By understanding this process, scientists will be able to better understand and prepare for impacts of solar activity on Earth.
SpaceX plans Monday launch of Boeing’s and SES’ O3b mPower 9-10 satellites from the Cape but weather is issue – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-20 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Monday, July 21 for a Falcon 9 launch of the SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium Earth orbit. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:12 p.m. ET. A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX.
Honeywell Aerospace awarded U.S. Government contracts to develop quantum sensor-based navigation systems – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-20 00:00
Honeywell Aerospace has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to participate in the Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) program. The program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum sensors to address near-term alternative position, navigation and timing (PNT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications.
L3Harris to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-20 00:00
L3Harris is investing nearly half a billion dollars across its major production sites to support solid rocket motor production. The new campus will include more than 20 buildings across 110 acres, dedicated to the efficient, flexible and high-speed production of LSRM propulsion. The company expects to start construction of the new LSRM facilities this year and anticipates production beginning in 2027.