Space News for Thursday, November 07, 2024

Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-11-06 00:00

Satnews Publishers recognizes that many nations’ veterans are also protecting their countries. In honor of Veterans Day, the Satnews Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, and return on Tuesday, November 12. All gave some... And some gave all. Thank you to our veterans everywhere.

SpaceX reschedules Wednesday Starlink launches to Thursday and Friday including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-11-06 00:00

SpaceX is targeting Friday, November 8 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff is targeted for 10:16 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 2:14 a.m. PT on Saturday, November 9. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.

SpaceX’s Wednesday launches now moved to Thursday and Friday – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-11-06 00:00

SpaceX is now targeting Thursday, November 7 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink Group 6-77 satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 3:13 p.m. ET with additional opportunities until 7:11 p.m.ET. This is the third flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-9 and one Starlink mission.

Forrester’s Digest: OneWeb ready to go live in Thailand – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-11-06 00:00

Eutelsat OneWeb will be officially launched in Thailand in December. OneWeb and the nation’s National Telecom (NT) will co-launch the system. OneWeb’s gateway teleport facility is expected to support more than 50,000 users in Southeast Asia, excluding Thailand.