SpaceX to have second launch in 24 hours on August 17 of 21 Starlinks – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, August 17 at 1:42 a.m. PT (8:42 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. This is the 15th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. The first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
UPDATE: SpaceX launches 22 Starlink smallsats on Wednesday and another Starlinks launch scheduled for Thursday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
This was the Space Coast’s 42nd launch this year. The rocket’s 162-foot first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, that is stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the 13th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25 and four Starlink missions.
LICIACube named AIAA Small Satellite Mission of the Year – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
LICIACube was part of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission, the first attempt to target, impact and move an asteroid in space. The smallsat took 627 photos showing debris streaming from Dimorphos. Argotec recently announced a multimillion-dollar investment to start operations and build a facility in Largo, Maryland.
WTA certifies etisalat by e& to tier 4 of its Tawi Al Saman and Jebel Ali Teleports – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
Etisalat by e& has achieved Tier 4 certification of its Tawi al Saman teleport in Sharjah and Jebel Ali teleport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. To achieve Full Certification under WTA’s program, an auditor is dispatched to visit the teleport, provide independent validation of the data submitted in a questionnaire, and identify additional factors that may positively or negatively affect the score. WTA has now certified teleports in 25 nations.
Comtech + E-Space Team Up to deliver connectivity + smart-enabled services – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
Comtech and E-Space are collaborating to offer ubiquitous connectivity and real-time insights. Logistics operations are far smarter and more profitable with up-to-the-minute details about every shipment. Real-time insights can transform emergency response capabilities. Warfighters gain a life-saving edge with Internet of Things (IoT) powered applications.
KBR JV awarded million$$$ NASA contract – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
KBR has received a NASA award to the Space & Technology Solutions team. The Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services (OMES) III contract has a five-year period of performance with a total value of $719 million. The contract directly aids the primary support vehicle for the Joint Polar Satellite System program.
Optical Zonu names a new Aerospace + Defense Sales Engineer – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-16 00:00
Luis Tellez-Giron joins Optical Zonu as an Aerospace and Defense Sales Engineer. Tellez-G iron has more than 30 years of experience in satellite communications sales and engineering roles. Optical Zonu has expanded its RFoF offering to improve connectivity for 5G direct-to-cellular satellite services.
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Gets Final Payload for Moon Water Hunt
The Lunar Thermal Mapper joins the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper. The instruments will enable scientists to determine the abundance, location, and form of the Moon’s water. Lunar water could be used in a variety of ways, from purifying it as drinking water to processing it for fuel and breathable oxygen.
Lockheed Martin, NASA working around the clock to finish Artemis II Orion assembly and hold 2024 launch date
Original Publication Date: 2023-08-15 14:29
Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission is nearing final assembly and testing. Orion crew module is expected to be mated to the service module in mid-September. Lockheed Martin believes they can complete their work by the end of April next year. Artemis II is planned to be a 10-day long, lunar-flyby test flight.