Crew Dragon, Soyuz missions set for launches to ISS
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-30 18:16
Crew-7 mission to the ISS to launch no earlier than Aug. 17, NASA says. Crew Dragon mission was scheduled for Aug. 15 but pushed back two days. Crew-7 will be commanded by NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, with European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen.
India launches seven satellites on PSLV rocket
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-30 13:49
India successfully launched seven Singaporean satellites into low Earth orbit July 29. It was the nation’s sixth orbital launch of the year, which were all successful. Launch occurred two weeks after the launch of the Indian robotic lunar lander Chandrayaan-3. The four-stage PSLV rocket lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 10:01 p.m. Eastern.
Momentus deploys all payloads from Vigoride-6 mission + offers updates – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-31 00:00
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has deployed all customer payloads from its Vigoride-6 Orbital Service Vehicle. To date, Momentus has deployed a total of 15 customer satellites over three missions conducted over the past year. The Company’s next flight is targeted for no earlier than November of 2023 aboard the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission.
Maxar’s largest ever satellite, Hughes JUPITER 3, performs well after launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-30 00:00
The largest satellite Maxar has ever built, JUPITER 3. The 14 solar panels on board when fully deployed could span a 10-story building. The satellite, also called EchoStar XXIV, deployed its solar arrays and began receiving and sending signals after launch.
Canada to contribute to an ESA exoplanet mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-30 00:00
Canadian Space Agency will contribute to the ESA’s Ariel space telescope mission that will launch in 2029. Ariel will study the atmospheres of a large and diverse sample of exoplanets. It will allow scientists to study the chemical composition and temperature of exoplanet atmospheres to better understand planet formation and atmospheric phenomena.
NASA reaches its Tipping Point for Key Moon + Exploration Tech – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-30 00:00
11 U.S. Companies have been selected to develop technologies that could support long-term exploration on the Moon and in space. The technologies range from lunar surface power systems to tools for in-space 3D printing. The projects, selected under the agency’s sixth Tipping Point opportunity, will be funded jointly by NASA and industry partners.