NASA and ISRO continue discussions about Indian astronaut flight to ISS
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-25 23:47
U.S. Ambassador to India says India will send an astronaut to the International Space Station. Eric Garcetti appeared to confirm plans described in a joint statement of the U.S. And Indian governments. The most likely flight opportunity for an Indian astronaut would be on a private astronaut mission.
Electron launches first NASA PREFIRE Earth science cubesat
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-25 15:36
Rocket Lab launches first of two NASA Earth science cubesats on Electron rocket. Rocket Lab had been forecasting as many as 22 Electron launches this year. The launch was the sixth this year for Electron and the 48 th overall for the small launch vehicle. The spacecraft will measure infrared emissions at the poles.
SpaceX to launch ESA and JAXA’s EarthCARE satellite mission Tuesday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-26 00:00
SpaceX will launch on Tuesday, May 28, at 3:20 pm PDT, EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) is a joint mission of ESA and JAXA. The main goal of the mission is the observation and characterization of clouds and aerosols as well as measuring the reflected solar radiation and the infrared radiation emitted from Earth’s surface and atmosphere.
IQ spacecom + RBC Signals collaborate on Go.BIC – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-26 00:00
Go.BIC is the first, dynamic, Global On-Demand, Bi-directional Intersatellite Connection Service aimed at supporting inter-satellite connections for LEO operators. Go.BIC will use dynamic, on-demand capacity from Viasat’s global L-band network of GEO satellites. The service complements existing ground station networks to extend coverage to previously unconnected regions.
Northrop Grumman expands satellite life-extension services – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-26 00:00
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics LLC announced its agreement to extend, by four years, the on-orbit life-extension services the firm’s Mission Extension Vehicles (MEVs) provide to satellite operator, Intelsat. MEV-1 will relocate and release the Intelsat 901 (IS-901) satellite into the GEO graveyard and provide service for another Intelsat satellite. MEV-2 will remain docked to Intelsat’s current vehicle, Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02)
SpaceX Memorial Day Starlink satellite launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-05-26 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Monday, May 27 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 7:30 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:30 a.M. ET. A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff.