NASA requests details on potential VIPER partnerships
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-10 19:06
NASA issued a request for information (RFI) Aug. 9 for the operation of the VIPER rover. NASA announced July 17 it planned to cancel the rover, citing delays and cost overruns. RFI calls on U.S. Companies and organizations interested in taking over VIPER.
SpaceX is finally ready for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-10 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, August 11 for a Falcon 9 launch of the Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) to Molniya transfer orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 7:02 p.m. PT. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Monday, August 12. A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX.
SpaceX busy on both coasts on Sunday to include Starlink satellite launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-10 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, August 11 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. This is the 17th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.
SpaceX’s Saturday Starlink satellites’ success – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-10 00:00
Photo captured Saturday, August 10, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream. On Saturday, August 10 at 8:50 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. This was the 21st flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.
Flight 5 and 6 Preparations Underway as SpaceX reveals Raptor 3
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-09 20:17
SpaceX continues with the Starship pace, with another busy week involving the reveal and first firing of the Raptor 3 engine. Ship 33 continues to be stacked, as only two sections remain until the first Block 2 ship is fully assembled. SpaceX noted it is also working Flight 6 preparations while waiting for Flight 5 regulatory approval, which ups the milestones with a potential catch by the Tower.