Umbra SAR 03 & 04 satellites onboard.
On April 1, 2019, we launched our first test satellite, BlueWalker 1 (“BW1”), which was used to validate our satellite to cellular architecture and was capable of managing communications delays from LEO orbit and the effects of doppler in a satellite to ground cellular environment using the 4G-LTE protocol. We are currently assembling, integrating, and testing the satellite componentry required for our BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) test satellite. As of September 30, 2021, we have incurred approximately $56.7 million of capitalized costs (including non-recurring engineering) relating to the BW3 test satellite and expect to incur an additional $10.0 to $12.0 million (including non-recurring engineering) to bring this project to completion. The BW3 test satellite will be using SpaceX as a launch services provider. The current available launch window with SpaceX runs from March 2022 through April 2022. However, the exact timing of such launch is contingent on a number of factors, including satisfactory and timely completion of construction and testing of BW3 test satellite. We have the option to select an alternate launch window if we deliver a rebooking notice to SpaceX by December 1, 2021 and pay a rebooking fee. While we have not yet determined if we will provide such rebooking notice and select an alternate mission and launch window, at this time we believe it is likely that we may elect to do so to provide additional time for BW3 testing and final launch preparation. If we exercise the option to rebook, we plan to target a BW3 launch within months of the original launch window; however, any alternate launch window would be subject to mutual agreement and coordination with SpaceX.
SXRS-6 MISSION UPDATEBy Jodi SorensenDECEMBER 21, 2021After successfully integrating customer spacecraft, lifting, and mating Sherpa-LTC1 with the SpaceX hardware, we were informed today of a leak coming from the propulsion system onboard the Sherpa-LTC1 vehicle. We are currently evaluating the situation to assess the impact.At this time we believe there is no damage to any customer spacecraft or safety concerns, but it is a significant development. Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided not to fly the Sherpa-LTC1 on our SXRS-6 mission (SpaceX Transporter-3) targeted to launch in January.This development impacts 10 customer spacecraft integrated on Sherpa-LTC. The two Capella microsats and one Umbra microsat are unaffected as they are on separate ports. They will fly as expected on the mission.The customers who are impacted have already been contacted and plans are underway to remanifest them on a suitable launch. We sincerely apologize for the delay to their missions and the inconveniences this situation has created. Spaceflight’s top priority is to safely launch our customers’ spacecraft. Our mission management team is experienced in managing manifest changes and we are doing everything in our power to find alternative solutions for the affected customers.While this is not the outcome we were looking for, we’re actively working with our propulsion system partner, Benchmark Space Systems, to conduct a root cause analysis. We will be providing updates as new information becomes available.
Cross-post re: Transporter-3; perhaps will be delayed to Transporter-4?
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 12/26/2021 03:25 amSource: https://amsat-dl.org/satelliten-geplant/Satellite listed aboard Transporter-3: CZE-BDSat, along with others already listed here.Official website for BDSat is counting down to April 22, 2022 and mentions a SpaceX launch, so I'm doubtful it's actually slated for Transporter-3. But maybe Transporter-4? I've seen some hints that one might have slipped to April.EDIT: But then again, this is from 2 months ago, so who knows. Maybe there was some shuffling and they just forgot to update the countdown.QuotePlanning a launch in Q1 2022 on the SpaceX Transporter 3 mission into a 500 or 600km circular SSO
Source: https://amsat-dl.org/satelliten-geplant/Satellite listed aboard Transporter-3: CZE-BDSat, along with others already listed here.
Planning a launch in Q1 2022 on the SpaceX Transporter 3 mission into a 500 or 600km circular SSO
Kleos Space S.A (ASX:KSS, Frankfurt:KS1, Kleos or Company), a space-powered Radio Frequency Reconnaissance data-as-a-service (DaaS) company, announces the Kleos Patrol Mission (KSF2) satellites, planned to launch in January 2022, have been remanifested to launch on the SpaceX Transporter-4 mission scheduled for April 2022.Kleos is partnering with launch services provider Spaceflight Inc. to deploy its Patrol Mission (KSF2) satellites to a sun synchronous orbit. Originally scheduled for the SpaceX Transporter-3 mission in January 2022, Kleos’ Patrol Mission launch was postponed when the Spaceflight orbital transfer vehicle tasked with launching and deploying Kleos’ satellites experienced technical issues.
The first satellite is scheduled to launch early this year as a rideshare payload on an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. That will be followed by a satellite on a SpaceX dedicated rideshare mission scheduled for launch in April.Those satellites are the first in a constellation Pixxel plans to launch. Ahmed said six more satellites are planned for launch by the end of this year.
Spaceflight, Inc. (“Spaceflight”) hereby seeks to update its application (“Application”) for STA referenced above by making the following changes:First, at the request of Spaceflight’s customer, Lynk Global (“Lynk”), Spaceflight requests to substitute Lynk’s Lynk Tower 1 spacecraft for its Lynk-07 spacecraft (aka Lynk Tower 2). Lynk Tower 1 (aka Lynk-05) had been scheduled to be deployed on Spaceflight’s as part of Spaceflight’s Sherpa LTC-1 mission. However, due to problems experienced with the propulsion system for the Sherpa LTC-1 vehicle, that mission was cancelled.1. The substitution is being made at Lynk’s request, as Lynk Tower 1 is earlier than Lynk Tower 2 in its planned to sequence of spacecraft deployment. These Lynk spacecraft are technically identical at least in terms of all characteristics that are relevant to Spaceflight’s deployment mission and the change does not affect any of Spaceflight’s analyses presented to the Commission in terms of recontact or mitigation against orbital debris.Second, Spaceflight requests to substitute the SPiN-1 satellite for the Heron Mk II (“Heron”) satellite that has been shown on Spaceflight’s Sherpa FX-5 manifest. Spaceflight has been informed by its Heron customer (the University of Toronto) that it will not be able to secure licensing in time for the FX-5 launch. Spin-1 was to have been deployed as part of Spaceflight’s cancelled Sherpa LTC-1 mission. Spaceflight has been working with all of its Sherpa LTC-1 customers to remanifest them on other suitable launches. The removal of the Heron spacecraft from the Sherpa FX-5 vehicle gives Spaceflight the opportunity to do so for Spaceflight’s SPiN-1.Like Heron, SPiN-1 is a Cubesat. SPiN-1 is a 1U CubeSat with a mass of ~1.3 kg whereas Heron is a 3U CubeSat with a mass of ~3.2 kg. To adjust for the reduced volume of the SPiN-1, Spaceflight will employ a non-deployed spacer and add fully demiseable ballast so that the total mass in that dispenser slot is ~3.2...Agile MicroSat (AMS) cubesat MIT USA 1 Y NLynk Tower 1 microsatellite Lynk Global USA 1 N NHawk ‐6A,‐6B,‐6C microsatellite Hawkeye 360, Inc USA 3 Y NCNCE cubesat Missile Defense Agency USA 2 N NSPiN‐1 (MA61C) cubesat Space Products andInnovation UG Germany 1 N NTROOP‐4 hosted payload NearSpace Launch USA 1 N N does not separate
Our latest ION Satellite Carrier (ION SCV005) was shipped safely off from D-Orbit’s headquarters in Como, Italy 📦The journey towards its next launch to #space has just begun 🚀Stay tuned!
Preparing our initial satellite for shipment. It was integrated into the EXOPod flight canister/dispenser @EXOLAUNCH in Berlin, & a first motion release was performed. Follow the journey as we reinvent mobile global comms - http://omnispace.com @Thales_Alenia_S #global5G
Is this on Transporter-4? It's a 12Uhttps://twitter.com/omnispace/status/1498666021141590016QuotePreparing our initial satellite for shipment. It was integrated into the EXOPod flight canister/dispenser @EXOLAUNCH in Berlin, & a first motion release was performed. Follow the journey as we reinvent mobile global comms - http://omnispace.com @Thales_Alenia_S #global5G
Viswanathan said the company is taking delivery of the two satellites late this year, with launch in the first quarter of 2022. Exolaunch will arrange for the launches of those satellites as rideshares on SpaceX Falcon 9 launches.
Confirmation from Launch Photography Launch Viewing Guide, updated February 24, that Transporter-4 launches in April.
Polar Starlink? Start date is about 1 month early for Transporter-4.Quote from: gongora on 02/16/2022 03:09 am0310-EX-ST-2022 NET late March [NET March 23]QuoteThis application uses information from previous grant 1845-EX-ST-2021. There is a Stage 1/Stage 2 frequency swap to mitigate interference. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1690 from Cape Canaveral FL at LC-40 CCAFS or LC-39A KSC, and the experimental recovery following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. All operations are pre-coordinated with the Launch Range. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.Droneship position looks like SSO: North 23 56 25 West 79 13 16
0310-EX-ST-2022 NET late March [NET March 23]QuoteThis application uses information from previous grant 1845-EX-ST-2021. There is a Stage 1/Stage 2 frequency swap to mitigate interference. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1690 from Cape Canaveral FL at LC-40 CCAFS or LC-39A KSC, and the experimental recovery following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. All operations are pre-coordinated with the Launch Range. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.Droneship position looks like SSO: North 23 56 25 West 79 13 16
This application uses information from previous grant 1845-EX-ST-2021. There is a Stage 1/Stage 2 frequency swap to mitigate interference. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1690 from Cape Canaveral FL at LC-40 CCAFS or LC-39A KSC, and the experimental recovery following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. All operations are pre-coordinated with the Launch Range. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
Spaceflight has been advised by the customer for one of the spacecraft that appeared on its manifest (TROOP-4) that it does not anticipate having an FCC license in time for the Sherpa-FX5 mission. TROOP-4 was to have been a hosted payload on the Sherpa-FX5.To account for this development, Spaceflight will substitute a non-separating mass model for the TROOP-4 hosted payload. The mass model has a slightly lower mass and slightly smaller area than TROOP-4. Spaceflight has re-run its DAS calculations incorporating that mass model. The re-run DAS shows that the mass model to be substituted fully demises before entry. Accordingly, there will be no worse human casualty risk for the Sherpa-FX5 mission than previously presented in the Sherpa-FX5 application.
Quote from: scr00chy on 12/28/2021 12:41 pmOfficial website for BDSat is counting down to April 22, 2022...
Official website for BDSat is counting down to April 22, 2022...
