QuoteMAR 30 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E Vehicle will launch the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission into orbithttps://www.spacearchive.info/vafbsked.htm
MAR 30 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E Vehicle will launch the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission into orbit
Quote from: realnouns on 11/28/2022 04:06 pmQuoteMAR 30 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E Vehicle will launch the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission into orbithttps://www.spacearchive.info/vafbsked.htmThat's obviously just a placeholder date, and unlikely to even be in the ballpark
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Space Norway has paid all obligated costs to its satellite and ground station suppliers and has paid 95 percent of the total launch costs owed to SpaceX. Space Norway anticipates that the satellites will reach 100 percent completion by mid-November 2023.Space Norway also believes that its request for a 12-month extension of its Milestone Deadline is justified. Specifically, Space Norway believes 12 months will not only ensure adequate time for completing the two satellites, performance of the launch services, and conducting in-orbit testing of the satellites, but also provide additional time to account for any unforeseen serious delay that may occur during the remaining testing. The ASBM System satellites are presently undergoing initial integrated system testing in preparation for thermal vacuum testing. Recent testing delays have further impacted the ASBM System’s schedule—based on current projections, Space Norway will not be able to launch the satellites until, at the earliest, November 2023, and a launch in early 2024 is more likely. The two satellites will be launched together on one Falcon 9 launch vehicle and SpaceX has confirmed assignment of the October 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024 launch period for deployment of the ASBM System satellites. Northrop Grumman estimates that from launch, it will take approximately 64 days to place the satellites in the correct orbits and achieve operational status.
The ASBM mission is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle in 2024.
From USSF press release: QuoteThe ASBM mission is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle in 2024.
ARCTIC SET FOR HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND AS POLAR MISSION COMPLETES KEY MILESTONEJune 29, 2023Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and Space Norway, today announced that the first of the two satellites for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission, has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing, The new satellites, which will carry Viasat’s GX10A and B payloads, aim to connect users in the Far North with high-speed broadband in 2024.[...]
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered two major components of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) and has started the next phase of pre-launch preparations. This two-satellite constellation will deliver protected satellite communications to the Northern polar region – one of the most difficult locations on earth to deliver communications.The most recent accomplishments include:Successful delivery of the Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) ground system to the U.S. Space ForceOn-time delivery of both Enhanced Polar System Recapitalization (EPS-R) payloads to the Space ForceIntegration of the EPS-R payload and successful completion of thermal-vacuum environmental testing on the first space vehicle.ASBM-1 satellite enters thermal vacuum environmental testing at Northrop Grumman’s satellite manufacturing facility in Dulles, Virginia
By this Order, we grant Space Norway AS (Space Norway) a one-year extension of thedeadline for launch and commencement of operation of the first satellite in its two-satellite, nongeostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) system, from November 3, 2023, to November 3, 2024, based on continued COVID-19 related delays beyond Space Norway’s control....Space Norway states that construction of both ASBMsatellites is expected to be completed by mid-November 2023, and that they will be launched together onone Falcon 9 launch vehicle, with an assigned launch period of October 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.
We’re one step closer to providing communications to the Arctic region with ASBM, as ASBM-1 undergoes vibration testing, with ASBM-2 to follow. Both satellites have completed thermal vacuum testing that simulates the harsh conditions they will encounter in orbit.
Northrop Grumman Completes Essential Tests for Arctic Region Satellite Communications ProgramDULLES, Va. – Nov. 7, 2023 – (PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed Thermal Vacuum tests on the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), a two-satellite constellation designed to deliver broadband communications to the Northern polar region for the U.S. Space Force and Space Norway. Each Northrop Grumman-built satellite carries a Ka-band payload for Viasat and X-Band payload for Norwegian Ministry of Defense, as well as the Enhanced Polar System Recapitalization payloads for the U.S. Space Force. ASBM-1 has completed vibration testing with ASBM-2 to follow.Northrop Grumman is also providing the Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) ground system for this critical capability. CAPS is supporting compatibility testing with the payload and space vehicle segments and interfacing with the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) in Norway. CAPS has completed formal acceptance and turnover and is ready for system activation.
Exciting times ahead as @ngcnews completes TVAC testing of two Space Norway spacecraft that will carry our GX10A and B communications payloads. 🚀🛰️Another key milestone in our mission to connect users in the #Arctic with high-speed broadband #connectivity in 2024.
The ASBM mission is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California aboard a SpaceX launchvehicle in 2024.
...with an assigned launch period of October 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.The last statement was provided to the FCC in March 2023 in the filing for the extension.
Space Norway was set up about a decade ago to procure spacecraft for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), a $450 million two-satellite system in highly elliptical orbits to provide connectivity at latitudes beyond where geostationary satellites can reach.Northrop Grumman of the United States is providing the satellites for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch slated this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Looks like launch is in December.QuoteSpace Norway was set up about a decade ago to procure spacecraft for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), a $450 million two-satellite system in highly elliptical orbits to provide connectivity at latitudes beyond where geostationary satellites can reach.Northrop Grumman of the United States is providing the satellites for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch slated this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.https://spacenews.com/norway-buys-telenors-satellite-business-to-expand-space-ambitions/
Quote from: AndrewM on 11/19/2023 05:49 pmLooks like launch is in December.QuoteSpace Norway was set up about a decade ago to procure spacecraft for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), a $450 million two-satellite system in highly elliptical orbits to provide connectivity at latitudes beyond where geostationary satellites can reach.Northrop Grumman of the United States is providing the satellites for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch slated this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.https://spacenews.com/norway-buys-telenors-satellite-business-to-expand-space-ambitions/I'm not sure I'd take that article as proof.
