Astranis to launch next four satellites on Tuesday, December 17th, via SpaceX Falcon – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-10 00:00
The launch will be on a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Only the four Astranis satellites will be on board. They will launch into a supersync Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit ( GTO ) orbit. These four satellites are comprised of the Astranis MicroGEO communications satellites.
L3Harris’ Design Review for new Tranche 2 Missile Tracking Satellites is complete ahead of schedule – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-10 00:00
L3Harris completed Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the development of 18 space vehicles for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program. The PDR confirms the L3Harris space vehicles, which include technology designed to detect, track and target hypersonic threats, meet SDA program development requirements.
EchoStar Mobile expanding services by adding LoRaWAN satellite relay + associated capabilities – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-10 00:00
The EM-SR Relay is specifically designed to solve key challenges with traditional LoRaWAN® sensors. This solution provides cost effective LoRaWAN connectivity to sparsely deployed or hard to penetrate building locations. The EM-SR is a self-contained unit that can connect 16 terrestrial LoRaWAN sensors and transfer data through the satellite network.
Eutelsat enjoys upgrade by analysts – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-10 00:00
Eutelsat's share price closed on December 9th at €3.21, up on the day from a low of €3.12. Eutelsat has recently exercised a put option with EQT (ST:EQTAB) Infrastructure VI fund. This move will result in the formation of a new entity that will encompass Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure assets.
NASA’s PACE, US-European SWOT Satellites Offer Combined Look at Ocean
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-09 16:10
NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) and the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellites give a peek into the heart of that engine. One Earth satellite can see plankton that photosynthesize. The other measures water surface height. Together, their data reveals how sea life and the ocean are intertwined.
Scientists Share Early Results from NASA’s Solar Eclipse Experiments
Over 800 students from Montana State University carried out research on atmospheric gravity waves. The waves form in the atmosphere when air is disturbed. Scientists think the trigger for these waves is a ‘hiccup’ in the tropopause, a layer in Earth’s atmosphere.
NASA’s Hubble Celebrates Decade of Tracking Outer Planets
Hubble's sharp images track clouds and measure the winds, storms, and vortices. Hubble follows as the GRS continues shrinking in size and its winds are speeding up. OPAL data recently measured how often mysterious dark ovals appeared in the "polar hoods" Of stratospheric haze.
Launch Roundup: Kairos set for second launch attempt, Falcon 9 to launch 03b and GPS missions
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-09 21:50
This week opened with five launches - half of the 11 total orbital launches from an exceptionally busy week before. A record-breaking 14 rocket launches had taken place worldwide in the seven days leading to the launch of a Simorgh rocket on Friday, Dec. 6. There were 29 orbital flights in November, averaging almost one per day, and the month closed with a record-breaking 229 orbital launches so far this year worldwide.