SpaceX launches 22 Starlinks making this the 70th successful launch of the year – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
The cameras at the launch site were visibly shaking due to the strong winds, but the launch took place to everyone’s relief. The U.S. Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron, based at Cape Canaveral, is warning of scattered showers rolling in off the Atlantic and breezy winds. They predict a 50-50 chance of a weather rule violation, with cumulus clouds and liftoff winds being the major concerns.
L-2 Update ULA’s Atlas V in final preparation for launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
Launch Readiness Review (LRR) is GO for Friday’s liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on the Project Kuiper Protoflight mission to place prototypes of Amazon’s satellite design into space for real-world testing. Liftoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (1800 UTC) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Today’s forecast shows an 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
SpaceX Starlink launch just hours away – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, October 4 at 10:45 p.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. This is the eighth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, and four Starlink missions. A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff.
NASA awards Outpost a contract to advance the cargo return system – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
Outpost Technologies has been awarded a contract from NASA to continue development of the company’s “Cargo Ferry’ The Cargo Ferry will deliver cargo back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) and future commercial space stations in LEO. The Cargo Ferry is an adaptation of the company's Earth-returning Ferry satellite system, being built for commercial use.
Orbit Fab appoints Chief Engineer – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
Kevin Smith will lead the Systems, Electrical, Fluids, and Mechanical engineering teams. Smith brings years of propulsion and valve expertise to Orbit Fab’s plan to have RAFTI™ refueling ports approved for customer mission integration next year. The company is on track to become a leading provider of propellants and fuels in space.
Axiom Space + Prada join forces on tech + design for NASA’s nexgen lunar spacesuits – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
Axiom Space will be collaborating with Prada on NASA’s lunar spacesuits for the Artemis III mission. This Artemis mission — planned for 2025 — will also be the first to place a woman on the Moon. Prada’s engineers will work alongside the Axiom Space systems team throughout the design process.
U.S. Army awards Comtech million$$ for nexgen EDIM SATCOM solutions – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-04 00:00
Comtech was recently awarded a $48.6 million contract to deliver Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) modems in support of U.S. Army military satellite communications. Under the contract, Comtech will design, develop, test, and deliver EDIM units and provide hardware, software, and sustainment services.
OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
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NASA Sets Coverage for Psyche Spacecraft Launch to Metal World
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for its Psyche mission to a metal-rich asteroid. Launch is targeted for 10:16 a.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 12, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Live launch coverage without commentary will begin at 9:15 a.m. On the NASA Television media channel. The live launch broadcast with commentary will begin with commentary at 9:30 a.m., and will air on YouTube, X, Facebook, Twitch, Daily Motion, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. NASA TV’s public channel will be airing coverage of a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
NASA Invites Public to Share in Excitement of Psyche Mission
The Psyche spacecraft will travel about 2.2 billion miles to study a metal-rich asteroid of the same name. The spacecraft also is hosting a technology demonstration, NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC), which will be the first test of laser communications beyond the Moon. Members of the public can register to attend the launch virtually.