Space News for Saturday, January 13, 2024

Jupiter-3 enters commercial service

Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 22:11

EchoStar's giant Jupiter-3 broadband satellite is performing as expected. Early customers are getting download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second. The company is eager to fill Jupiter-3’s 500 gigabits per second of capacity over the Americas.

Momentus, low on cash, delays next mission

Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 21:22

Momentus says it will not fly its next tug, Vigoride-7, on SpaceX's Transporter-10 launch. The company said it laid off 20% of its full-time employees and contractors. Momentus said it is actively working to raise money but has yet to secure commitments.

Spanish startup Sateliot seeks funds for 64 more connectivity satellites

Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 12:27

Sateliot is seeking 30 million euros ($33 million) from investors to add 64 nanosatellites. The constellation would be compatible with updated 5G networking protocols. Sateliot has booked a launch with SpaceX to deploy its first four commercial satellites in 2024.

Japan launches IGS-Optical 8 reconnaissance satellite

Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 11:08

Japan launches a new optical reconnaissance satellite late Thursday. The launch was Japan’s first of 2024 and the 48th overall of the H-2A rocket. The satellite is expected to enter a roughly circular 500-kilometer altitude Sun-synchronous orbit. IGS-Optical 8 is reported to be both for tracking North Korean military activities.

To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 00:00

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NASA’s PACE To Investigate Oceans, Atmospheres in Changing Climate

Harmful algae blooms can negatively impact humans and aquatic ecosystems. By identifying these communities in the ocean, scientists can tease out information about how and where phytoplankton are affected by climate change. And the presence of harmful algae can also tell us something about the quality of the water sources.

Lessons Learned from the SunRISE Mission

Learn about the SunRISE mission and lessons learned from the spacecraft development and AI&T. Ryan Martineau is a systems engineer for the SunRISE spacecraft and AI&T campaign. S3VI encourages the community to submit questions before the webinar to enable more directed responses.