N° 25–2023: Europe is aiming for the Moon2 June 2023A bold ambition for Europe in space exploration received enthusiastic support from politicians, business leaders and independent experts from across Europe at an event held today in Vienna.Delegates discussed the immense international, economic and societal importance of space exploration for Europe – and how to establish the way forward.Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said: "Space technologies are key technologies for our future. Space science and technology will continue to play an important role in the future. ESA fulfils much more than just a strategic policy task, it is above all about innovation and technology leadership and thus ultimately also about Europe and Austria as a business location."ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said: “Space offers immense opportunities for Europe. Europe is already a leader in Earth observation, climate monitoring, navigation and space science. In addition, human and robotic exploration have recently seen a rapid growth in most space faring nations.“Europe cannot afford to be left behind. Three countries already send astronauts into space: the US, Russia and China, soon to be joined by India. To retain its technological leadership, leverage geopolitical opportunities, seize upcoming economic opportunities and attract the best talent, Europe must act now to develop its own sovereign access to space, not only for increased autonomy but also to be a stronger partner for international cooperation.”Europe should establish an independent European presence in Earth orbit, lunar orbit, on the Moon and beyond, according to “Revolution Space: Europe’s Mission for Space Exploration”, which was recently produced by an independent high-level advisory group, members of whom took part in the event.Internationally, more than 100 lunar missions are planned to take place by 2030.Having the ability to send European astronauts to low Earth orbit or to the Moon in a European spacecraft, carrying on board astronauts from other continents, will empower Europe to trade on an equal footing with other major space powers, Therese Niss, an Austrian politician and entrepreneur who is a member of the independent high-level advisory group, told delegates.The group called on ESA to help to transform and invigorate the European space industry and identify its economic impact; develop scenarios for independent and sustainable European human access to low Earth orbit after the end of the International Space Station in 2030; to land on the Moon within 10 years; and to propose visionary and transformative European flagship projects in space for the 2030s and beyond.ESA is now working to realise this bold vision and will present its plans to its Council during a high-level space summit that will be held in Seville in Spain on 6 and 7 November.
Peter B. de Selding @pbdesSpanish-built comms module for military Spainsat NG-1 satellite (military Ka, X, UHF bands), a joint @Thales_Alenia_S - @AirbusSpace effort, sent from Spain to Toulouse for integration w/ Airbus Eurostar NEO bus. Launch 2024, with twin NG-2 to launch 2025. Both with @SpaceX
Quote from: GWR64 on 05/28/2023 06:02 pmhttps://centrespatialguyanais.cnes.fr/fr/va261-ariane-5-se-prepare-pour-son-ultime-missiomedit: link fixedQuoteLe 117e et dernier vol Ariane 5 est prévu pour le vendredi 16 juin, entre 18h26 et 20H01 (heure de Guyane), 23h26 et 00h01 heure de Paris. Sous la coiffe, les satellites militaires de télécommunications Heinrich-Hertz et Syracuse-4B.Hmm, wasn't paying attention.I replaced the old link with the current one, but didn't see that the start time of the launch window has changed by 10 minutes..The strange leap in time in the conversion at the end remains, however. (+5h -> +4h)
https://centrespatialguyanais.cnes.fr/fr/va261-ariane-5-se-prepare-pour-son-ultime-missiomedit: link fixed
Le 117e et dernier vol Ariane 5 est prévu pour le vendredi 16 juin, entre 18h26 et 20H01 (heure de Guyane), 23h26 et 00h01 heure de Paris. Sous la coiffe, les satellites militaires de télécommunications Heinrich-Hertz et Syracuse-4B.
Rom-3This is Rom-2's improved sibling.It will be similar, yet will contain an improved camera resolution and higher efficiency solar panels.It will also operate on radio-amateur frequencies.Status: To be integrated in Q3 2023Deployer system: AlbapodRocket: Vega C142 18 57 34days hours minutes seconds
https://rom-space.ro/missions/QuoteRom-3This is Rom-2's improved sibling.It will be similar, yet will contain an improved camera resolution and higher efficiency solar panels.It will also operate on radio-amateur frequencies.Status: To be integrated in Q3 2023Deployer system: AlbapodRocket: Vega C142 18 57 34days hours minutes seconds
Peter B. de Selding @pbdesAriane 6 progress report: Autumn test firing of 2d stage by @DLR_de added to schedule. Assembly of inaugural-flight vehicle to start in November. @esa @CNES @ArianeGroup @Arianespace .https://bit.ly/43OrkWe
Ariane 6: Autumn test firing of upper stage added to schedule; assembly of 1st flight vehicle to start in Novemberwritten by Peter B. de Selding June 12, 2023PARIS — Government and industry managers of Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket have added an additional test firing of the vehicle’s upper stage, to occur in the autumn, but otherwise reported apparently nominal progress on the vehicle’s development.The final Ariane 5 mission is scheduled this month. The successor rocket, Ariane 6, is about two years behind schedule. Its inaugural flight, from Europe’s Guiana Space Center spaceport in South America, is likely to occur in the first half of 2024.
TBD Ariane 5 • Syracuse 4B & Heinrich HertzLaunch time: TBDLaunch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French GuianaArianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, designated VA260, to launch the Syracuse 4B and Heinrich Hertz communications satellites. Syracuse 4B, built by Airbus, will relay secure communications between French military aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval vessels, including submarines. The Heinrich Hertz satellite, built by OHB, will test new communications technologies on a mission funded by the German government. This will be the final launch of an Ariane 5 rocket. Delayed from February due to problems completing the Heinrich Hertz satellite. Moved forward from June 21. Delayed from June 16. Updated: June 15
Launch ≥2024 EOL ≥2027Last update: 2023-06-12
https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1669415817539366912QuoteIn a vert short (< 5 mins) briefing, Arianespace said they postponed the launch because of concerns about three pyrotechnical transmission lines after similar ones failed in tests. The suspect lines will be replaced. No new launch date, but an update planned for late June.
In a vert short (< 5 mins) briefing, Arianespace said they postponed the launch because of concerns about three pyrotechnical transmission lines after similar ones failed in tests. The suspect lines will be replaced. No new launch date, but an update planned for late June.
PARIS — The European Commission rejected four of the five bid requests it received from industry to participate in the multibillion-dollar Iris2 secure connectivity project and is now left to negotiate with an industrial team that is too big to fail.A consortium of Airbus Defense and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES and Thales Alenia Space, backed by Deutsche Telekom, OHB SE, Orange, Hisdesat, Telespazio and Thales Group...
July Ariane 5 • Syracuse 4B & Heinrich HertzLaunch time: TBDLaunch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French GuianaArianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, designated VA260, to launch the Syracuse 4B and Heinrich Hertz communications satellites. Syracuse 4B, built by Airbus, will relay secure communications between French military aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval vessels, including submarines. The Heinrich Hertz satellite, built by OHB, will test new communications technologies on a mission funded by the German government. This will be the final launch of an Ariane 5 rocket. Delayed from February due to problems completing the Heinrich Hertz satellite. Moved forward from June 21. Delayed from June 16.Updated: June 17
https://twitter.com/astro_danyboy/status/1670727850926698496QuoteBREAKINGTake-off of Ariane 6 in 2024: this is what Philippe Baptiste (DG CNES) has just announced at @EmmanuelMacron at @salondubourget.
BREAKINGTake-off of Ariane 6 in 2024: this is what Philippe Baptiste (DG CNES) has just announced at @EmmanuelMacron at @salondubourget.
Peter B. de Selding @pbdesHyperspectral imagery startup @KuvaSpace , one of 9 New Space co's selected as @CopernicusEU Contributing Missions, signs 5-yr, EUR 5M ($5.5M) contract w/ @defis_eu to provide imagery. 1st sat to launch late 2023; then four 12U sats to follow 2024. Goal is up to 100 by 2030.
Peter B. de Selding @pbdes.@esa & @defis_eu add 9 NewSpace co's as @CopernicusEU Contributing Missions (CCMs): @aerospacelab_be @PROMETHEE_Space @EnduroSat for multispectral; @KuvaSpace hyperspectral; @constellr @OroraTech @AistechSpace thermal infrared; @satlantis_ @AbsolutSensing atmospheric composition
