The Space Truck, powered by Plasmos’ dual-mode propulsion system, will transport payloads to altitudes as high as 1,400 kilometers “to enable in-space manufacturing, last-mile delivery, point-to-point transportation, on-orbit servicing and active debris removal,” Plamso CEO Ali Baghchehsara said Feb. 9 during Plasmos’ unveiling of the Space Truck.
Plasmos’ plans to conduct its first technology demonstration flight in January 2024 has captured the attention of potential customers and partners including the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), which identifies commercial technology with military applications, and on-orbit refueling business Orbit Fab.
https://spacenews.com/plasmos-unveils-space-truck/QuoteThe Space Truck, powered by Plasmos’ dual-mode propulsion system, will transport payloads to altitudes as high as 1,400 kilometers “to enable in-space manufacturing, last-mile delivery, point-to-point transportation, on-orbit servicing and active debris removal,” Plamso CEO Ali Baghchehsara said Feb. 9 during Plasmos’ unveiling of the Space Truck.
Plasmos’ plans to conduct its first technology demonstration flight in January 2024 has captured the attention of potential customers and partners including the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), which identifies commercial technology with military applications, and on-orbit refueling business Orbit Fab.
The picture in the article shows a SpaceX fairing, so this sounds like a possible Transporter-10 payload.
On its demonstration flight, Plasmos is offering transportation for RebelSat, a cubesat built by students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to test a cold-gas aerospike thruster.
Well, thanks for the question, James. We currently have launched service agreements signed with SpaceX that will – that cover our launches in planned 2023, and the first one planned in 2024, which is currently targeted for January of 2024.
Apex announced April 4 that its first Aries satellite will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 rideshare mission, scheduled for launch no earlier than January 2024. The satellite mission, dubbed “Call to Adventure” by the company, will carry multiple payloads for a set of undisclosed customers.
"We are in the process of test integration at this point, awaiting delivery of government-furnished equipment. And because we’re beholden to DARPA [the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] for rideshare on a SpaceX Falcon 9, I think the last I heard was that they’ve pushed us to January of next year for launch," Rich Pang, Telesat Government Solution’s vice president for corporate development, said Tuesday [March 14] during a panel at the Satellite 2023 show.
Telesat Government Solutions is the US subsidiary of telecoms behemoth Telesat, which is headquartered in Canada, and is providing a pair of satellites for the test.
The first RROCI satellite launched on Transporter 6 on January 3, 2023, but it was never deployed from the launch vehicle, so RROCI is not on orbit. It met its demise when the launch vehicle returned to earth.
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After the demise of RROCI, the US Space Force issued a follow-on contract to Atmospheric to build, launch, and operate RROCI-2. Atmospheric had some additional components to be able to build a second satellite, which it is doing on an expedited timeframe. Atmospheric recognizes that the federal review process of satellite applications can be lengthy, however, the launch slot in January 2024 is available, and so Atmospheric is trying to finish all of the engineering and regulatory work in time to meet the December 2023 integration date for the launch in January 2024.
0911-EX-ST-2023
Atomos Nuclear and Space Corp. with two satellites, Meson (tug, 108.4kg dry plus 10kg ammonia propellant) and Gluon, that launch attached to each other and then do proximity ops, docking, and propellant transfer demonstrations.
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/31/hubble-network-is-building-out-a-space-based-bluetooth-network-to-connect-over-billion-devices/
Hubble Network plans to launch an initial batch of four satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 ride share mission in January 2024,...[May 31]
The satellites are due to launch on a Vigoride tug slated to join the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-10 rideshare mission in February to low Earth orbit.
http://www.albaorbital.com/launch
Each LizzieSat bus can host up to thirty-five kilograms (35 kg) of Sidus or third-party payloads, for a total aggregate
satellite mass of up to one hundred kilograms (100 kg). The first two pairs of commercial LizzieSat
satellites, LS-3 and LS-4, and LS-5 and LS-6, which are the subject of the instant application, will be deployed
no earlier than February and June 2024, respectively, on successive SpaceX Transporter rideshare missions.
The first payload common to LS-3 through LS-6 is a 0.5U data processing unit (“DPU”)
developed by Exo-Space, Inc., called “FeatherEdge.” FeatherEdge is an image-analysis device
that is intended to provide onboard image processing using machine vision algorithms contained
within the DPU to detect objects within its field of view.
The LizzieSat satellites will also host three sensors: the Raptor Photonics Owl, Raptor
Photonics Hawk, and Satlab Polaris automatic identification system (“AIS”).
The LS-4 satellite will also host a non-Earth imaging (“NEI”) camera manufactured by HEO Robotics Pty.
Ltd. (“HEO Robotics”), called “Holmes.” The Holmes imager is specifically designed for NEI
space-to-space imaging and will capture resolved imagery of space objects as LS-4 moves through
its orbit.
The LizzieSat Constellation will consist of one hundred (100) LS satellites operating in
diverse orbits between 28°-98° inclination and 300-650 km altitude based on the operational needs
and preferences of the customer payloads.
Tomorrow.io’s planned non-geostationary orbit Earth Exploration Satellite Service system consists of eighteen
6U identical satellites. Each of the eighteen space stations will host a twelve-channel, passive,
millimeter-wave microwave sounder payload, commonly referred to as a radiometer, developed
collaboratively by MIT Lincoln Laboratories (MIT LL) and Tomorrow.io, built by Tomorrow.io,
and integrated into a spacecraft based on a Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) standardized 6U
bus design.
The Tomorrow.io satellites are scheduled to launch in pairs on multiple SpaceX Falcon 9
rideshare missions out of either Cape Canaveral, Florida or Vandenberg Air Force Base,
California between Q1 2024 through Q3 2025.
The on-orbit range will use the company’s Jackal small satellites. The first two are scheduled to launch to low Earth orbit in February on the SpaceX Transporter-10 rideshare.
Launcher said it is still planning to fly Orbiter on three Transporter missions in 2024, starting with Transporter-10 in February 2024 that will carry Orbiter SN5. “We are grateful that our current partners and customers are continuing to join us on our next flight,” it stated.
Currently, both prototype and flight versions of M3 are being fabricated/integrated. Plans are underway to conduct environmental testing of the flight version this spring semester. Manifesting a launch has been approved by NASA, and NASA/Kennedy Space Center personnel are actively seeking a launch opportunity for M3 (possibly using an Antares launch vehicle).
Geometric-2 and DOGE-1 Mission Update
The Geometric-2 mission and DOGE-1 mission licensing approvals with the FCC are still undergoing further coordination with mission management as well as the NTIA and NASA. GEC expects approval upcoming in alignment with a NET Transporter-10 SpaceX launch in collaboration with our integration partner Maverick Space to launch the MOXY-1 and NOCLIP-1 satellites which were completed by Exobotics. There is the final assembly build of DOGE-1 to begin at Exobotics beyond the Flatsat configuration in alignment with the launch timing to the Moon as per fulfillment of the GEC SpaceX LSA which is manifested on IM-1.
The resolution of open issues with Files # 0811-EX-CN-2022 (Geometric-2) & 0083-EX-CN-2022 (DOGE-1) NASA Frequency Assignment issues is sought with NASA Glenn Research Center, namely ensuring regulatory concerns of the requested operations conform especially the requested center point frequency of 8262.5 MHz and the interference concerns with the proposed uplink operations using a frequency of 2109.5 MHz.
MuSat-2, is scheduled to launch in February. While MuSat-2 shares the same spacecraft bus as MuSat-1, it will be equipped with Muon’s first software-defined sensor.
RAY from Inversion Space. Reentry capsule demonstrator, 63kg. Intends to do a targeted deorbit off the coast of California with a single burn of their propulsion system from 500km. That seems a bit, uhmmm, "ambitious" to me.
1102-EX-CN-2023
In-space logistics startup Atomos Space will launch its first demonstration mission on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 in the first quarter of 2024, as the company looks to gain an early foothold in the emerging market for orbital transfer services.
SAT-LOA-20230414-00088 (https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/ib/forms/reports/swr031b.hts?q_set=V_SITE_ANTENNA_FREQ.file_numberC/File+Number/%3D/SATLOA2023041400088&prepare=&column=V_SITE_ANTENNA_FREQ.file_numberC/File+Number)QuoteLoft Orbital has manifested YAM-6 on a Falcon 9 that is scheduled for launch in October 2023. YAM-6 will be launched as a secondary payload. YAM-6 has no on-board propulsion and therefore does not actively change its orbit. Basic physical dimensions are 875 mm x 677 mm x 665 mm with a mass of approximately 90.8 kg. The satellite is composed of the LeoStella bus and the Loft Payload Hub. Loft Orbital will operate the following payloads onboard YAM-6 on behalf of its customers: 1 hyperspectral imager and 1 multi-spectral imager.
SAT-LOA-20230414-00088 (https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/ib/forms/reports/swr031b.hts?q_set=V_SITE_ANTENNA_FREQ.file_numberC/File+Number/%3D/SATLOA2023041400088&prepare=&column=V_SITE_ANTENNA_FREQ.file_numberC/File+Number)QuoteLoft Orbital has manifested YAM-6 on a Falcon 9 that is scheduled for launch in October 2023. YAM-6 will be launched as a secondary payload. YAM-6 has no on-board propulsion and therefore does not actively change its orbit. Basic physical dimensions are 875 mm x 677 mm x 665 mm with a mass of approximately 90.8 kg. The satellite is composed of the LeoStella bus and the Loft Payload Hub. Loft Orbital will operate the following payloads onboard YAM-6 on behalf of its customers: 1 hyperspectral imager and 1 multi-spectral imager.
;)QuoteThe launch date for the YAM-6 satellite has been moved from October 2023 to January 2024.
Quantum Space requests authority to launch and operate one NGSO 6U cubesatellite “Quantum Sentry”.
The requested licensing issue date is December 15, 2023 given current launch service provider requirements
for the Transporter-10 mission. Transporter-10 is scheduled to launch in February 2024.
Quantum Space aims to expand space commerce by providing the technical foundation required to travel
through and operate in deep space more safely, reliably, affordably, and routinely. The primary goal is to build
a superhighway between the Earth and Moon. It would include a cislunar space network offering third-party
spacecraft space situational awareness, edge computing, communications, position, navigation, and
timing capabilities.
The spacecraft is designed and manufactured by Astro Digital and is based on the Corvus-6U platform.
The Quantum Space 6U spacecraft will use the SEOPS – Equalizer 6U Deployer to deploy the spacecraft
from the launch vehicle.
Mr Aboubakar Hassan, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Djibouti, recently announced that the Djibouti-1A will soon be delivered to launch broker, Exolaunch in Berlin, Germany, while the Djibouti-1B will be delivered in November 2023 for takeoff in February 2024.
MuSat-2 is scheduled to launch in February.
Iridium Satellite LLC (“Iridium”) seeks an experimental license for an eighteen (18) month period, beginning February 1, 2024, to add four experimental CubeSats known as PY4 to be operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) as points of communication for Iridium’s low earth orbit constellation authorized under Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules.
Iridium is seeking an experimental license for these operations because its Part 25 space station license does not cover space-to-space communications.1 To satisfy launch integrator requirements, Iridium respectfully requests that grant of this experimental license be issued no later than December 15, 2023.2
The anticipated duration of the PY4 CubeSats is 6-10 months. Iridium is seeking an 18-month experimental license term to cover the possibility of launch or other delays.
PY4 is a swarm of four (4) identical 1.5U CubeSats that will be used to demonstrate spacecraft-to- spacecraft ranging, on-orbit relative navigation, and
coordinated simultaneous multi-purpose radiation measurement. All four spacecraft will be deployed from the same dispenser, two at a time with a delay sufficient to avoid contact.
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PY4 spacecraft are built using commercial off-the-shelf components, based on the open-source PyCubed avionics framework. PyCubed is an opensource, radiation-tested CubeSat avionics platform that integrates power, computing, communication, and attitude determination and control functionality into a single low-cost module programmable entirely in the programming language Python.
To moderate capital expenditures, we do not expect to launch any additional satellites until the first quarter of 2024, with our next scheduled launch in Q1-2024 on SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission.
Sidus' LizzieSats apparently moving from T9 to T10, and securing Bandwagon-1 slots as well.
Spacewatch Sidus Space Secures Position on Upcoming Bandwagon Mission (https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/sidus-space-secures-position-on-upcoming-bandwagon-mission/) [Sep 22]QuoteSidus Space initially planned to launch its first LizzieSat on Transporter-9 in Q4 2023. However, the company adjusted its launch manifest to take advantage of the opportunity to cover more populated areas and increase data revenue. The updated schedule targets a first launch in Q1 2024, followed by two LizzieSats on a Bandwagon mission in Q2 2024.
This one is odd, says it's on a Spaceflight SHERPA on T10. Also says it's launching to 600km and has a 2-day lifespan.
0984-EX-CN-2023 M3 (3U), Missouri University of Science and Technology
Apparently NASA has been looking for a launch opportunity for M3 since 2019 (https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/2019_mo_space_grant.pdf).QuoteCurrently, both prototype and flight versions of M3 are being fabricated/integrated. Plans are underway to conduct environmental testing of the flight version this spring semester. Manifesting a launch has been approved by NASA, and NASA/Kennedy Space Center personnel are actively seeking a launch opportunity for M3 (possibly using an Antares launch vehicle).My guess it was manifested to be launched on a Sherpa on a Transporter Mission in 2021-2022 but didn't make it. The documents for the latest filing were just edited carelessly.
https://www.nasa.gov/upcoming-elana-cubesat-launches/QuoteELaNa 57
One CubeSat will launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10:
M3 (3U) Missouri University of Science and Technology
Reason for Modification Request: On October 18, 2023, the RROCI-2 team at Atmospheric
learned that SpaceX has changed the orbital altitude at which the RROCI-2 satellite will be released
into orbit. The new release altitude will be 590 km.
Momentus Completes Vibration Testing of Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle
Spacecraft scheduled to fly on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Mission
November 03, 2023 07:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services including transportation, hosted payloads, and other in-orbit services, today announced that it has completed vibration testing of its Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission no earlier than March 2024.
The vibration testing conducted at Experior Laboratories exposed the Vigoride spacecraft to the forces and environmental factors it may experience during launch.
"Vigoride-7 will mark the fourth flight of our Orbital Service Vehicle,” said Chief Commercial Officer Chris Kinman. “On this mission, we are slated to carry seven customers that require orbital delivery services and two customers requiring hosted payload services. We also plan to carry a Momentus-hosted payload that we will use to conduct a rendezvous and proximity operations demonstration – a key capability to support our reusability and sustainability goals.”
Momentus’ next flight will launch on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission scheduled for no earlier than November 2023. Momentus will use a plate deployer to provide transportation services for five payloads:
The AMAN-1 Earth Observation satellite for SatRev of Poland. The satellite can also be used for other services such as land surveys, precision agriculture, weather, environmental, and smart cities.
The JINJUSat-1 satellite for CONTEC Co. of the Republic of Korea. Cameras mounted on the satellite are carrying out a mission to take pictures of the Earth.
The Picacho satellite for Lunasonde - a U.S. sub-surface imaging company with the goal of making underground resources – like water and minerals – easier to find. The Picacho CubeSat is a technology demonstration of Lunasonde’s sensors. It will measure the power spectral density of low-frequency radio signals in the ionosphere, which will help inform designs for the company’s future satellites.
The Hello Test 1 and 2 satellites for Hello Space of Turkey as part of their “Hello for IoT” mission. The two PocketQubes are part of Hello Space’s broader mission to enable worldwide IoT ecosystems and end-to-data data services for various industries. Hello Test 1 and 2 are Hello Space’s second and third satellites launched into orbit.
Momentus has executed three orbital missions to date, deployed 15 customer payloads, and provided hosted payload services. The Company is currently booking rideshare and hosted payload customers on the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission targeted for no earlier than June 2024 and the SpaceX Transporter-12 mission targeted for no earlier than October 2024. Momentus provides its transportation and in-space services on either a deployer mounted directly to a Rideshare modular plate or a Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle depending on customer mission requirements. Momentus also offers its M-1000 satellite bus for customized and dedicated flights. Email [email protected] to start the reservation process.
Momentus' Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle undergoing vibration testing at Experior Laboratories. (Photo: Momentus)
After more than two years of development, the nanosatellite SONATE-2 is about to be launched. The lift-off into orbit by a rocket is expected in March 2024. The satellite was designed and built by a team led by aerospace engineer Professor Hakan Kayal from Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany.
JMU has been developing small satellite missions for around 20 years. SONATE-2 now marks another high point.
The satellite will test novel artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and software technologies in near-Earth space. The goal is to use it to automatically detect anomalies on planets or asteroids in the future. The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is funding the project with 2.6 million euros.
Training the AI on Board the Satellite
Comparable projects are few and far between, says Hakan Kayal: "What is unique about our mission is that the AI is trained on board. Normally, this training is done on Earth with powerful computers. But this strategy does not fit the plans the JMU professor has in mind.
Kayal gives an example: "Let's assume that a small satellite is to investigate a new asteroid in the solar system in the future. It cannot be trained for this task on the ground, because the object of investigation is largely unknown. There is no training data, so the measurements and recordings have to be made on the ground."
Sending this data to Earth first and then training the AI by remote control would take a long time for missions far from Earth. A higher level of autonomy supported by AI directly on board would be more powerful. It would lead to interesting objects and phenomena on the asteroid being detected much more quickly.
SONATE-2 Tests Many Other Technologies
Kayal's team wants to test whether such scenarios can be realised in principle on SONATE-2 using newly developed procedures and methods, initially in Earth orbit. Four cameras on board provide the images needed for the training: The AI first learns about conventional geometric patterns on the Earth's surface among other things. This knowledge then helps it to find anomalies on its own.
On board SONATE-2 are other small satellite technologies that are to be tested in orbit. Among them are a system for the automatic detection and recording of lightning as well as an electric propulsion system, which was developed in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart. "In terms of complexity, SONATE-2 is unparalleled among nanosatellites," says Kayal.
Mission Control Centre on the University Campus
If the project continues to go according to plan, SONATE-2 will launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket from the west coast of the USA in March 2024. In recent weeks, the satellite has proven that it can withstand the extreme conditions of a space mission during various endurance tests. In a launch simulation, for example, all screws, soldered joints and glued connections withstood the enormous mechanical stresses of a rocket launch.
SONATE-2 is a so-called 6U+ cubesat model. It is about the size of a shoebox and has a mass of around 12 kilograms.
After the launch, communication with the satellite will take place from Würzburg. As with the previous SONATE model, this satellite will be operated by the Mission Control Centre on the Hubland campus. The team is aiming for an operating time of one year. "However, we hope that the satellite will work longer," says Kayal.
CroCube is a ‘1U Cubesat’ class nanosatellite measuring 10x10x10 centimetres and weighing 1.1 kilograms. It carries a UCAM III camera, radio transceivers with a digital repeater, the Astrotron 1000 technological experiment, a microSD memory card with the names of donors, a piece of the Hrascina meteorite, and all the electronics necessary for the satellite’s operation – antennas, computers, batteries, solar panels and a power supply system. and GPS navigation module.
Most importantly, we have achieved space heritage with four satellites launched and four more coming up in February 2024.
The Geometric Energy FCC permit for NOCLIP/MOXY was finally granted.
Lunasonde to Launch Satellite for Subsurface Imaging (https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/lunasonde-to-launch-satellite-for-subsurface-imaging/)
Ibadan, 12 December 2023. – Lunasonde has announced the launch timeline for its third satellite to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The San Xavier satellite will fly on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-11 in the summer of 2024 via launch provider Exolaunch. It is the company’s first on-orbit test of its proprietary very low-frequency radar technological stack capable of detecting subsurface mineral deposits up to two kilometers underground.
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DeTora said the six-year-old venture (Lynk Global) is preparing to launch two more small satellites on SpaceX’s next Falcon 9 rideshare mission early next year to improve coverage and latency.
Lynk has already completed construction of Lynk Towers 5 and 6 and both satellites were scheduled to be launched in November 2023. However, due to an unexpected incident while in transit on November 15, 2023, the satellites were damaged and required repairs and additional environmental testing, which have since been completed. Due to this unforeseen delay, Lynk Towers 5 and 6 are now scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Transporter 10 mission on March 1, 2024. Although Lynk worked to get the satellites on an earlier launch prior to March 1, Lynk has submitted final paperwork for SpaceX review and is awaiting permission to deliver the satellites for integration.
In the late stages of preparation, almost finishing vibration tests - simulating the impact of launch on the rocket - there is AEROS. This satellite, resulting from a consortium led by Thales Edisoft Portugal, is scheduled to fly in February 2024, on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Momentus $MNTS is cancelling plans to launch the Vigoride-7 and customers on SpaceX's transporter 10 due to lack of liquidity to support operations.
Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. (“Tyvak”) herein requests the modification of its
experimental license, call sign WM2XZX, to change the authorized altitude of the satellites from
550 kilometers to 590 kilometers. This request is being submitted as a result of communications
with Tyvak’s launch provided regarding the destination orbit of the satellite.
Tyvak herein requests expedited treatment for this request. The satellites are scheduled
for launch in March 2024 and, as a result, the launch provider requires confirmation of the FCC’s
grant of this modification request by January 31, 2024.
In support of this modification request, Tyvak is providing an update ODAR analysis
showing that the increase in orbit will not result in the post-mission orbit life of the satellites
exceeding 10 years. Also provided with this application is an updated NTIA Space Record Data
Form and updated ITU Spacecap forms.
SIDUS SPACE LIZZIESAT™ ARRIVES AT VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE AHEAD OF LAUNCH (https://investors.sidusspace.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/148/sidus-space-lizziesat-arrives-at-vandenberg-space-force)
January 25, 2024 8:30am EST
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, is proud to announce that its LizzieSat™ satellite has arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This marks a significant milestone as LizzieSat gears up for its inaugural mission, which is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 2024 on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission.
Upon arrival, the Sidus Space team began final flight preparations ahead of LizzieSat’s integration with the launch vehicle. LizzieSat’s primary mission involves coincident data collection via multiple sensors to support agriculture, maritime and oil and gas industries. These sensors and receivers include hyperspectral, multispectral, AIS, and optical. Additionally, the Company’s onboard FeatherEdge AI, near real-time, actionable intelligence will process the imagery and sensor data offering tailored solutions to customers. Delivery of data is expected to begin 30 days after deployment of LizzieSat.
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#SSC’s innovative combo of commercial cameras & microbolometer technology in its Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather System technical demo prototype will deliver emerging space-based EO/IR radiometric imaging using a smaller sensor to provide timely weather imagery data.
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Successfully delivered and mated to the space vehicle at Vandenberg Space Force Base- ready to launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 commercial rideshare mission projected for early March. Go team! 🚀
https://twitter.com/USSF_SSC/status/1750992326250639670Quote#SSC’s innovative combo of commercial cameras & microbolometer technology in its Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather System technical demo prototype will deliver emerging space-based EO/IR radiometric imaging using a smaller sensor to provide timely weather imagery data.
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Successfully delivered and mated to the space vehicle at Vandenberg Space Force Base- ready to launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 commercial rideshare mission projected for early March. Go team! 🚀
This is RROCI-2, correct?
This is RROCI-2, correct?It looks the right size.
🚀 Exciting news from our Countdown to Optimus Launch Campaign! 🚀
After an incredible 20,000+ km journey, Optimus 🛰️ has landed in California!!
Iridium Satellite LLC (“Iridium”) hereby requests an experimental license for a period of eighteen (18) months, beginning on or before February 29, 2024, to transmit from its space stations to the CubeSat Based Laser Crosslink Experiment (“CBASLCE”) in the 1618.725–1626.5 MHz band.1
Iridium’s request is made to support the CBAS-LCE cubesat project developed by the Naval Information Warfare Center (“NIWC”) Pacific and sponsored by the Missile Defense Agency (“MDA”). The main project experiment will utilize two SUPERNOVA 6U cubesats, each equipped with an optical laser payload to demonstrate a peer-to-peer optical laser communication in space and evaluate space-to-Earth network protocols.2 Each cubesat will have a Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) payload consisting of: (1) an Iridium model 9603N modem that will have continuous capability to communicate with space stations in Iridium’s “Big LEO” constellation; and (2) a UHF/S-band transceiver that will communicate once per day during passes over an earth station in San Diego.
The CBAS-LCE is currently scheduled to launch on March 1, 2024 and operate over the following 12 months. Iridium requests authority to cover 18 months to account for the possibility of launch delays.
Our long-standing customer @Open_Cosmos 🇬🇧 joined our team in Berlin to integrate the AEROS & IOD6 satellites into deployers prior to their upcoming launch on @SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission!
We look forward to a successful launch on Falcon 9!
Fantastic to see the completed @Open_Cosmos IOD-6 Hammer CubeSat. The EO satellite has passed the vibration campaign and will now be integrated into the satellite dispenser at @exolaunch in Berlin. Next year it will be launched from a Transporter 10 rideshare with @spacex 🚀🛰️
IOD6, which will use hyperspectral imagery to survey Atlantic coastal and maritime areas.
The FCC has also authorized the operation of YAM-6, which
is scheduled to launch on March 1, 2024.
🚀 The @satlantis_ & Exolaunch teams have integrated their satellite into its deployer prior to launch on @SpaceX!
🛰️ HORACIO will perform methane measurements with high spatial-temporal resolution & geolocation of source emitters, to be used for monitoring emissions.
Ball Aerospace Ships Methane Monitoring Satellite for Launch (https://www.ball.com/newswire/article/124207/ball-aerospace-ships-methane-monitoring-satellite-for-launch)
February 07, 2024
Ball Aerospace successfully delivered the MethaneSAT satellite to Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California this week, where it is scheduled to launch next month. The mission was developed in partnership with MethaneSAT, LLC, part of the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and it will provide groundbreaking data on the scale and sources of global methane emissions.
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Transporter-10 update: We've integrated @Uni_WUE's satellite into our deployer, and we're excited for launch on @SpaceX!
🛰️ SONATE-2 will evaluate innovative AI hardware & software tech in Earth's proximity.
Cheers to a successful integration, we can't wait to launch together!
🚀 Mission progress: SATORO Space's successful satellite integration with our EXOpod Nova deployer is complete!
🛰️ The IRIS-F1 payload is a scientific in-orbit verification mission with an AIS system. The IRIS-F1 satellite is developed in partnership with @NCKU_official.
RBC Signals, LLC (“RBC Signals”), pursuant to Section 25.115 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §
25.115, respectfully seeks a 14 day STA to operate a fixed 3.14 meter yagi UHF antenna earth station in Deadhorse,
Alaska to conduct telemetry, tracking, and command (“TT&C”) operations in portions of the 402-403 MHz (Earth-to
space) and 400-402 MHz (space-to-Earth) bands with non-geostationary orbit (“NGSO”) satellites. This authorization
would allow RBC Signals to assist Apex Space with ground station services for state of health, post launch support
mission for no longer than 2 weeks. Specifically, RBC Signals seeks to add as authorized satellite points of
communication the U.S.-licensed Apex Aries 1 Systems using the frequencies indicated in the attached FCC STA
Application and summarized in Table 1 below. This STA request is being filed while the ITU completes its comment
and review period of operation of these systems out of Sweden and South Africa. RBC Signals would like to start this
temporary authorization upon the launch and deployment of the Aries Systems on Space X’s Transport-10 Launch.
Currently this launch is scheduled for March 1st 2024.
🚀 Transporter-10 update: Exolaunch and our UK-based customer @OrbAstro have successfully completed integration of the OrbAstro-TR2 satellite with our EXOpod Nova deployer prior to shipping to @SLDelta30!
What are the Meson/Gluon spacecraft?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aApBJe8fFhc
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MethaneSAT is a really interesting precedent... basically an Earth science mission done by a private NGO, outside the usual governmental funding structure.
Confirmed targeting "Transporter-10 launch in January 2024." See footnote 1 on page 6 in the latest Technical Narrative (https://licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/download.do?attachment_key=21065312) submitted yesterday [24 March 2023].<snip>
Hearing from a source that SpaceX is now targeting March 4 for the launch of Transporter-10
Excited to announce the arrival of the Space Machines Company Launch Team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the commencement of integration activities in preparation for the Transporter-10 mission.
Stay tuned as we navigate the final stages of preparation for launch.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/exolaunch_open-cosmos-and-ceiia-centre-activity-7158883906627293184-XbTf/ (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/exolaunch_open-cosmos-and-ceiia-centre-activity-7158883906627293184-XbTf/)
Just an additional clarification that the AEROS 3U Cubesat is not owned by OpenCosmos. This satellite has been manufactured and will be operated by CEiiA (https://www.ceiia.com/) (https://www.ceiia.com/)), in Portugal. This satellite has also been recently rename AEROS/MH-1 and it represents quite a historic moment for Portugal as it represents the nation's re-entry into space exploration after 30 years, with the first fully developed, built, and operated satellite from Portugal. The first of many more to come ;)
🇲🇳 Mongolia's ONDO Space satellites have been integrated & will head for the stars via Exolaunch on the
@SpaceX Transporter-10 mission!
The satellites will give the amateur radio community in Mongolia a reliable platform for experimentation, fostering innovation & connectivity.
OWLSAT- 1 AND OWLSAT-2
ONDOSAT-OWL-1 is a 0.5U cubesat and will be the first satellite of collabration project of ondo space llc and Mongolian Radio Sport Federation (MRSF). ONDOSAT-OWL-1 is a part of the ONDOSAT-OWL CubeSat constellation of two satellites, along with ONDOSAT-OWL-1 and ONDOSAT-OWL-2.Main mission provides a message store-and-forward capability to the amateur operators on amatuer UHF band.The mission objective is to demonstrate S&F operations, including scheduled and unscheduled uplink of S&F data from amateur radio operators in Mongolia and all over the globe. The data will be stored onboard and transmitted to compatible ground stations in Mongolia. The purpose of the mission is to provide the amateur radio community in Mongolia with a reliable satellite platform to evaluate their uplink equipment by sending S&F messages to the satellite and validate a successful downlinks. Besides this mission, The ONDOSAT-OWL CubeSats are to broadcast encrypted short messages through its beacon within the 435-438MHz frequency band. This mission offers the amateur radio community the chance to decode these messages using a publicly accessible key provided on the official ONDOSAT-OWL website. Accomplished individuals who successfully decrypt the messages will be recognized on the official website and will receive a special QSL card as a token of achievement from the ONDOSAT-OWL project.
Mission milestone complete! ✅ Our team has successfully integrated two satellites for France-based @UnseenLabs with @SpaceX’s Falcon 9 vehicle at @SLDelta30, just ahead of the highly-anticipated Transporter-10 launch!
📸 : SpaceX
The Geometric-2 Mission to Earth Orbit is now targetting a NET October 2024 launch on either Transporter-12 or Bandwagon-2 for
- The @GeometricEnergy owned and operated MOXY-1 satellite for Xi Protocol
- The @POINTBLANK_LLC owned and operated NOCLIP-1 satellite for @NOCLIPTOKEN
https://space24.pl/satelity/obserwacja-ziemi/spacex-wyniesie-na-orbite-polskiego-mikrosatelite-eagleeye [Jun 7]
Creotech Instruments assumes that it will send the EagleEye satellite system to the USA by the end of April 2024 and hopes that it will be sent into orbit on a SpaceX rocket in June next year, said President Grzegorz Brona.
...
Creotech hopes to send its satellite system in June, but the company’s president pointed out that a postponement of the launch date by SpaceX cannot be completely ruled out.
https://space24.pl/satelity/obserwacja-ziemi/spacex-wyniesie-na-orbite-polskiego-mikrosatelite-eagleeye [Jun 7]
https://biznespolska.pl/creotech-aims-to-ship-eagleeye-satellite-system-to-us-by-end-of-april-2024/QuoteCreotech Instruments assumes that it will send the EagleEye satellite system to the USA by the end of April 2024 and hopes that it will be sent into orbit on a SpaceX rocket in June next year, said President Grzegorz Brona.
...
Creotech hopes to send its satellite system in June, but the company’s president pointed out that a postponement of the launch date by SpaceX cannot be completely ruled out.
https://scanway.space/mission/eagleeye/
https://creotech.pl/news/creotechs-eagleeye-observation-microsatellite-successfully-completes-environmental-testing/
~60kg
We're looking forward to getting customers @Axelspace, @USNavy @QuantumSpace_US, @MissouriSandT @OQTec payloads on orbit on the upcoming #Transporter10 mission. Follow us here for the latest updates!
Our customer, @aerospacelab_, and their 4 satellites are soon en route to approaching their final destination…Earth’s orbit! ✨
Exolaunch and Aerospacelab finished final integration at @SLDelta30 for the upcoming @SpaceX Transporter-10 mission.
Wrong thread : this means the Transporter 11 launch, not Transporter 10 ;)
🛰️Our upcoming mission on @SpaceX's Transporter-10 will not only include our trio of SIGINT satellites but also a Very High-Resolution satellite.
This system will provide detailed imagery of Earth's surface, enabling advanced mapping, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.
You need to address a specific challenge and this imaging system could be the solution? Let's discuss it with our Business Team ([email protected])
🌏🚀 #PYXISLaunchCampaign 🛰️
Here is the completed #PYXIS, the demonstration satellite for the new service #AxelLiner!
For more information about the satellite, its missions and the onboard device to contribute to space sustainability👇✅
https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7168077610285981696
We’re pleased to help @OQTEC launch its next two Internet of Things (IoT) smallsats on #Transporter10. They’re connecting assets and machines anywhere on the planet with their #5G NB-IoT satellite communication network. #Tiger7 #Tiger8
NextSpaceflight (https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7472), updated February 25:QuoteStarlink Group 7-16
Launch Time
NET March 2024
270051Z FEB 24
NAVAREA XII 112/24(18).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
CALIFORNIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
2104Z TO 2259Z DAILY 04 THRU 10 MAR
IN AREA BOUND BY
30-59.00N 121-28.00W, 31-07.00N 121-20.00W,
31-07.00N 121-17.00W, 29-54.00N 121-11.00W,
29-17.00N 121-38.00W, 29-18.00N 121-52.00W,
29-52.00N 121-56.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 102359Z MAR 24.
290455Z FEB 24
NAVAREA XII 113/24(83).
NORTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
0015Z TO 0203Z DAILY 05 THRU 11 MAR
IN AREA BOUND BY
03-59.00N 175-07.00W, 03-35.00N 173-11.00W,
13-14.00N 171-12.00W, 13-37.00N 173-10.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 110303Z MAR 24.//
NGA Space Debris notice that is effectively a Rocket Launching notice.
NGA Space Debris for second stage reentry?
Our 10th Transporter launch with #SpaceX is coming close. Meet the satellite quartet we've built for our customer constellations included in this mission:
🛰️ The 16U ContecSat-1 will initiate Contec's constellation of high-resolution Earth imaging satellites to monitor urban change, maritime activity, and predict crop yields.
🛰️ Another 16U satellite will be the third satellite we've built for an undisclosed customer constellation. It will be able to detect methane emissions, identify their origins, and quantify the highly pollutant greenhouse gas.
🛰️ Last but not least, the 6U Tiger-7 & Tiger-8 satellites will expand @OQTEC's 5G NB-IoT constellation, connecting remote devices in industries such as energy and agriculture to provide tracking and monitoring information.
Stay tuned for the launch! And if you want to elevate your mission with proven satellite performance, you can explore our products and services in the comments below. 👇
📷Preparations are underway for the livestream of SONATE-2 🛰️ launch with @SpaceX
Transporter-10 mission! 🚀 Stay tuned for more details soon 📡 #SONATE2 #SpaceX #Transporter10 #SpaceLaunch
This #NewSat Mark-V is on its way to its ultimate destination – Space! ✨
Satellogic’s launch campaign team completed the final integration process and NewSat-44 is ready to board #Falcon9 for #SpaceX Transporter-10 mission.
Stay tuned for more information 🚀
Dear friends of the CroCube mission,
We want to inform you that there has been a change in the launch date of the first Croatian satellite into space.
Instead of March 2024 on the SpaceX Transporter 10 mission, as originally planned, CroCube will be launched on the next mission, Transporter 11, expected in June 2024. We will communicate more details in a timely manner through all our channels and social media.
The reason for the change in the date is the latest tightening of technical launch requirements set by the launch service providers (Exolaunch, SpaceX). Due to these stricter conditions, we had to meet additional criteria within a very short timeframe, and we jointly decided that the best decision was to reduce the risk and postpone the launch to the next available slot.
This is a minimal delay of only three months, which we will utilize for key activities such as completing the ground station, promoting the mission, organizing educational events and content, and finalizing the project's financial structure.
Regarding the finances, we take this opportunity to provide you with the current financial report of the CroCube mission.
"All members of the CroCube team have taken the additional time as a boost to complete the remaining tasks before the launch. Although CroCube is small in size, we treat its mission with the same seriousness as a large space mission, which it truly is for us. Take, for example, the James Webb Space Telescope, whose launch was delayed for more than 10 years until it was fully ready. It now brings us immense satisfaction, just as CroCube will when it goes into orbit." These are the words of our always optimistic mission leader, Daniela Jović.
To shorten the waiting time, we have prepared numerous content, contests, lectures, gatherings, and other activities in which you can participate in the coming months. Stay tuned!
You can still contribute and become one of the heroes of this historic mission by shaping the future. We invite you to visit our website www.crocube.hr and click the red button "Donate Now" to financially support the mission.
CroCube delayed:SpaceX seemingly wants to make sure they don't have any leaking/malfunctioning payloads, makes sense on a mission hosting so many customers.
https://crocube.hr/2024/01/26/lansiranje-crocube/QuoteThe reason for the change in the date is the latest tightening of technical launch requirements set by the launch service providers (Exolaunch, SpaceX).
SPACEX TRANSPORTER-10 VANDENBURG, CA
PRIMARY: 03/04/24 2104Z-2259Z
BACKUP: 03/05-10/24 2104Z-2259Z
YAM-6, the first virtual mission-enabled satellite by @LoftOrbital, is ready for launch! ⚡️ Our team finished integration at @SLDelta30 and YAM-6 will launch soon on @SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission.
We couldn't be more thrilled to deploy this innovative satellite!
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp (https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp):QuoteSPACEX TRANSPORTER-10 VANDENBURG, CA
PRIMARY: 03/04/24 2104Z-2259Z
BACKUP: 03/05-10/24 2104Z-2259Z
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp (https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp):QuoteSPACEX TRANSPORTER-10 VANDENBURG, CA
PRIMARY: 03/04/24 2104Z-2259Z
BACKUP: 03/05-10/24 2104Z-2259Z
Sad that the FAA hasn't learnt to spell Vandenberg yet.
The "Aeros", a 4,5kg nanosat, will be on board of a SpaceX Falcon 9, which will launch from SpaceX's Vandenberg base at 21:18 (Lisbon time), according to Thales Edisoft Portugal, the leader of the consortium that designed, built and will operate the device, and which brings together several companies and academic institutions.
I'm assuming the "undisclosed customer" is Satlantis
I'm assuming the "undisclosed customer" is Satlantis
That would match the description of the HORACIO cubesat announced by Exolaunch. By the way, NanoAvionics says this would be their third cubesat for Satlantis but I can recall only one more (GEISAT Precursor), which is the third one?
I'm assuming the "undisclosed customer" is Satlantis
That would match the description of the HORACIO cubesat announced by Exolaunch. By the way, NanoAvionics says this would be their third cubesat for Satlantis but I can recall only one more (GEISAT Precursor), which is the third one?
I'm assuming the "undisclosed customer" is Satlantis
That would match the description of the HORACIO cubesat announced by Exolaunch. By the way, NanoAvionics says this would be their third cubesat for Satlantis but I can recall only one more (GEISAT Precursor), which is the third one?
MANTIS on Transporter 9 ?
https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mantis.htm
Find someone who looks at you the way we look at our satellites post-integration in an @Exolaunch deployer 🛰️❤️
CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the #Transporter-10 launch from Vandenberg SFB on 2024-03-04 at 22:04:59.990 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=transporter-10. Deployment of 48 satellites is set to occur 2024-03-04 at 22:58:43.730 UTC until 2024-03-05 at 00:38:00.890 UTC.
Per CelesTrak, primary = March 4 at 22:04:59.990 UTC.
https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1764424273903690094
Go Beyond departed PoLB on Mar 2 @ 7:28pm PT / 10:28pm ET
Go Beyond departed PoLB on Mar 2 @ 7:28pm PT / 10:28pm ET
You said Go Beyond but the pic shows Go Crusader?
SpaceX is targeting Monday, March 4 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-10 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 2:05 p.m. PT. If needed, there is a backup opportunity Tuesday, March 5 at the same time.B1081-5
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 10 minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This will be the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Transporter-10 is SpaceX’s 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission. There will be 53 payloads on this flight, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a hosted payload. To date, SpaceX has launched nearly 1,000 smallsats for more than 130 customers across our entire Rideshare program.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=transporter10QuoteSpaceX is targeting Monday, March 4 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-10 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 2:05 p.m. PT. If needed, there is a backup opportunity Tuesday, March 5 at the same time.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 10 minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This will be the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Transporter-10 is SpaceX’s 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission. There will be 53 payloads on this flight, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a hosted payload. To date, SpaceX has launched nearly 1,000 smallsats for more than 130 customers across our entire Rideshare program.
Targeting Monday, March 4 for a Falcon 9 launch of our 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission with 53 spacecraft on board from Space Launch Complex 4 East in California → spacex.com/launches
QuoteTargeting Monday, March 4 for a Falcon 9 launch of our 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission with 53 spacecraft on board from Space Launch Complex 4 East in California → spacex.com/launches
I see the new-style dispenser is being used again.
The list of payloads https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=transporter10
is about as expected except for the absence of the Tomorrow.io satellites and the presence of two GHOST.
Only 3 ICEYEs this time. Unclear which of the four Lemurs are Hubble 1 and 2, and unclear
how big (3U? 16U?) the other two Lemurs are.
Edit: also worth noting most sats going to 515 km but then stage 2 makes an extra two burns to
a 590 km orbit where it releases BRO-12/13, HORACIO, RROCI-2, Musat-2, Pony Express 2, MethaneSat and three ICEYE.
QuoteTargeting Monday, March 4 for a Falcon 9 launch of our 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission with 53 spacecraft on board from Space Launch Complex 4 East in California → spacex.com/launches
My attempt at identifying all the payloads. I'm pretty sure I got all but the one in the top right behind ICEYE.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=transporter10Were there any sightings of B1081 traveling cross-country?Quote<snip>
This will be the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
<snip>
There will be 53 payloads on this flight, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a hosted payload.
QuoteTargeting Monday, March 4 for a Falcon 9 launch of our 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission with 53 spacecraft on board from Space Launch Complex 4 East in California → spacex.com/launches
My attempt at identifying all the payloads. I'm pretty sure I got all but the one in the top right behind ICEYE.
Falcon 9 going vertical at SLC-4E ahead of Transporter-10 today.
Another quarter, another @SpaceX rideshare launch. As is often the case, most of the 53 spacecraft launching on the Transporter-10 mission are Earth observation satellites.
Here's a breakdown of the diversity of EO satellites launching tonight:
First Launches:
- @MethaneSAT from @EnvDefenseFund for global methane monitoring,
- MS1 & MS2 from @tomorrowio_ with microwave sounders for weather monitoring,
- LizzieSat-1 from @SidusSpace with multispectral and AIS sensors with edge computing capability,
- Aries from @ApexSpacecraft with potential EO instruments along with edge compute,
- ContecSat-1 for South Korean firm Contec with a high-resolution imager.
Constellation Updates:
- HAMMER from @Open_Cosmos, a hyperspectral imager with edge computing for marine monitoring,
- NewSat-44 from @Satellogic with a high-resolution multispectral instrument,
- Veery-0E from @CareWeather, with a weather radar,
- YAM 6 from @LoftOrbital with a multispectral and hyperspectral (?) imager,
- MuSat-2 from @MuonSpace with GNSS-R and ionospheric instruments for weather and soil moisture monitoring,
- 4x microsats from @aerospacelab_ with high-resolution imagers and radio-frequency sensors,
- HORACIO from @satlantis_ with thermal infrared (VNIR/SWIR) instrument,
- BRO-12 and BRO-13 from @UnseenLabs with radio-frequency sensors for maritime intelligence,
- GHOSt-4, 5 from @OrbitalSidekick with hyperspectral sensors,
- 3x @ICEYEfi SAR satellites.
Tech Demos:
- OrbAstro-TR2 from @OrbAstro
- PYXIS from @axelspace
- EWS-RROCI for the US Space Force (by @Orion_Space_CO)
- SONATE-2 from Germany
- AEROS from Portugal
- IRIS-F1 from Taiwan
and more.
As always, I love doing these breakdowns for Transporter missions, every quarter. Let me know if I missed any EO satellite. Ad Astra!
https://twitter.com/SpireGlobal/status/1757814262792179979QuoteFind someone who looks at you the way we look at our satellites post-integration in an @Exolaunch deployer 🛰️❤️
T-1 hour until Falcon 9's launch of our 10th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission from California. Weather is currently 90% favorable for liftoff → spacex.com/launches
Launch of the Falcon 9 is targeted for 2:05 pm PST (5:05 pm EST)! 🚀
Tune in to @SpaceX's broadcast around T-10 minutes:
Watch Falcon 9 launch 53 spacecraft to orbit
To date, SpaceX has launched nearly 1,000 smallsats for 130+ customers across our entire Rideshare program. Rideshare significantly increases access to space for small satellite operators around the world
1:59 PM · Mar 4, 2024
The spacecraft launched by Falcon 9 as part of this program range from Earth observation satellites to in-space manufacturing, robotics, student research projects, entertainment, tech demos for human spaceflight, and more. Join an upcoming mission →spacex.com/rideshare
Liftoff of Transporter-10!
Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on Landing Zone 4
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1764776717120675891QuoteFalcon 9’s first stage has landed on Landing Zone 4
Orbit sim view is frozen, no telemetry?Yeah it should be out of ground station range right now.
SpaceX's Transporter 10 mission launching from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base this afternoon.
T+30 minutes. Looks like the animation is not updating correctly.
T+10 minutes. Upcoming events.
00:50:12 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:50:16 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:53:44 HAMMER deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:53:54 MH-1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:53:58 CONTECSAT-1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:04 PY-4 SV1 and SV2 deploy, manifested by Maverick
00:54:06 Veery Fledgling “Ectobius” deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:15 LEMUR 2 ROCINANTE deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:35 LEMUR 2 JOHNNYTRUONG deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:48 OrbAstro-TR-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:59 SONATE-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:09 PY-4 SV3 and SV4 deploy, manifested by Maverick
00:55:11 ONDOSAT-OWL-1 and ONDOSAT-OWL-2 deploy, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:24 LEMUR 2 CHARLIE-ROSE deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:35 NCKU-IRIS-F1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:46 LEMUR 2 FELDHUS deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:56:23 NewSat-44 deploys, manifested by Satellogic
00:57:28 Lynk Tower 5 deploys, manifested by Lynk Global
00:57:59 Lynk Tower 6 deploys, manifested by Lynk Global
00:58:19 OQTech Tiger-7 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
00:58:57 Missouri S&T M3 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:00:08 OQTech Tiger-8 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:00:33 NWIC Pacific Lace-A deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:01:07 NWIC Pacific Lace-B deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:02:20 Quantum Space Sentry deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:03:05 Axelspace Pyxis deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:03:38 Fifi deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:04:09 Rose deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:04:36 Riri deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:06:26 YAM-6 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:09:49 Loulou deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:10:24 Apex Aries 1 deploys, manifested by Apex Technologies
01:11:00 Optimus deploys, manifested by Space Machines
01:12:01 True Anomaly’s Jackal X-1L-002 deploys, manifested by True Anomaly
01:13:11 True Anomaly’s Jackal X-1L-001 deploys, manifested by True Anomaly
01:13:43 Quark-lite and Gluon deploy, manifested by Atomos Space
01:14:16 GHOSt-4 deploys, manifested by Maverick
01:16:36 GHOSt-5 deploys, manifested by Maverick
01:18:33 Sidus Space LizzieSat - 1 deploys, manifested by Sidus Space
01:44:26 2nd stage engine starts (SES-3)
01:44:27 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-3)
02:25:51 2nd stage engine starts (SES-4)
02:25:51 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-4)
02:28:39 BRO-12 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:28:51 BRO-13 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:05 HORACIO deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:17 RROCI-2 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:29:40 MuSat-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:53 Pony Express-2 SV2 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:30:33 Pony Express-2 SV1 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:31:07 1st ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:31:35 3rd ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:32:03 2nd ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:33:01 MethaneSAT deploys, manifested by MethaneSat
Rideshare deployment sequence has begun
Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this afternoon's launch!
Today, March 4th 2:05 p.m. local, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket launch of the Transporter-10 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E).
T+10 minutes. Upcoming events.
00:50:12 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:50:16 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:53:44 HAMMER deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:53:54 MH-1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:53:58 CONTECSAT-1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:04 PY-4 SV1 and SV2 deploy, manifested by Maverick
00:54:06 Veery Fledgling “Ectobius” deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:15 LEMUR 2 ROCINANTE deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:35 LEMUR 2 JOHNNYTRUONG deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:48 OrbAstro-TR-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:54:59 SONATE-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:09 PY-4 SV3 and SV4 deploy, manifested by Maverick
00:55:11 ONDOSAT-OWL-1 and ONDOSAT-OWL-2 deploy, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:24 LEMUR 2 CHARLIE-ROSE deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:35 NCKU-IRIS-F1 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:55:46 LEMUR 2 FELDHUS deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
00:56:23 NewSat-44 deploys, manifested by Satellogic
00:57:28 Lynk Tower 5 deploys, manifested by Lynk Global
00:57:59 Lynk Tower 6 deploys, manifested by Lynk Global
00:58:19 OQTech Tiger-7 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
00:58:57 Missouri S&T M3 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:00:08 OQTech Tiger-8 deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:00:33 NWIC Pacific Lace-A deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:01:07 NWIC Pacific Lace-B deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:02:20 Quantum Space Sentry deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:03:05 Axelspace Pyxis deploys, manifested by SEOPS
01:03:38 Fifi deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:04:09 Rose deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:04:36 Riri deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:06:26 YAM-6 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:09:49 Loulou deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
01:10:24 Apex Aries 1 deploys, manifested by Apex Technologies
01:11:00 Optimus deploys, manifested by Space Machines
01:12:01 True Anomaly’s Jackal X-1L-002 deploys, manifested by True Anomaly
01:13:11 True Anomaly’s Jackal X-1L-001 deploys, manifested by True Anomaly
01:13:43 Quark-lite and Gluon deploy, manifested by Atomos Space
01:14:16 GHOSt-4 deploys, manifested by Maverick
01:16:36 GHOSt-5 deploys, manifested by Maverick
01:18:33 Sidus Space LizzieSat - 1 deploys, manifested by Sidus Space
01:44:26 2nd stage engine starts (SES-3)
01:44:27 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-3)
02:25:51 2nd stage engine starts (SES-4)
02:25:51 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-4)
02:28:39 BRO-12 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:28:51 BRO-13 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:05 HORACIO deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:17 RROCI-2 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:29:40 MuSat-2 deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:29:53 Pony Express-2 SV2 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:30:33 Pony Express-2 SV1 deploys, manifested by Maverick
02:31:07 1st ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:31:35 3rd ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:32:03 2nd ICEYE satellite deploys, manifested by Exolaunch
02:33:01 MethaneSAT deploys, manifested by MethaneSat
To make the numbers add up, would Optimus have a cubesat on board? They're not mentioning one so far.
Did you hear callouts for both Jackals?
To make the numbers add up, would Optimus have a cubesat on board? They're not mentioning one so far.
US Launch Schedule says "Optimus OTV [Rebelsat]", but I thought Rebelsat would be on Space Truck 1, which finally wasn't here today.
To make the numbers add up, would Optimus have a cubesat on board? They're not mentioning one so far.From photos, Optimus appears to have at least 3 3U cubesat dispensers bolted to it.
Why does it still look like there are payloads on the dispenser
Falcon 9 on the pad at SLC-4E before todays launch
Transporter 10: From Launch to Landing
Still working on my video tracking skills but this one went way better than last time.
We’re happy to share that all 4 of our satellites on the @SpaceX Transporter-10 launch deployed successfully. The satellites will serve missions focused on IoT and connectivity.
Four Spire Global Satellites Successfully Launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Mission
The satellites serve customer missions focused on Internet-of-Things (IoT) and connectivity, leveraging Spire’s Space as a Service business
VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, successfully launched four Spire built and operated satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission, which launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4th, 2024.
Expanding Connectivity for a Smarter World
Spire built and launched two satellites for Myriota, a world-leading provider of secure, low-cost, and long battery life satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). This strategic expansion enhances Myriota’s global coverage and builds upon its existing constellation of 30+ satellites, allowing for more scalable and reliable IoT connectivity for smart devices worldwide. Myriota will also leverage Spire’s Software in Space solution and constellation of multipurpose satellites to explore the testing and development of space-based capabilities. By incorporating Spire capabilities into its network, Myriota customers will experience enhanced security, faster data access, low-latency communication, and improved device control and firmware upgrade capabilities. In 2022, Spire launched seven satellites carrying the Myriota software.
These satellites will also join Spire’s constellation, contributing to the collection of data for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B utilizes space-based monitoring to gather aircraft information, providing heightened situational awareness compared to traditional radar and ground-based radio systems.
Building a Global Network
Spire also built and launched two satellites for Hubble Network. These satellites play a crucial role in demonstrating the technology for Hubble Network’s IoT mission, aiming to establish a global satellite network accessible to any Bluetooth-enabled device, even in areas without cellular reception.
“Our work with innovative partners like Hubble Network and Myriota exemplifies how Spire enables visionary ideas to swiftly transform into reality,” said Frank Frulio, general manager of Space Services at Spire. “Spire Space Services is committed to simplifying access to space, empowering companies to harness the potential of satellite technology. By breaking down traditional barriers, our streamlined model enables companies to tap into space-based actionable insights, fostering impactful advancements without the challenges of cost, time, or specialized knowledge in building and operating space infrastructure.”
The satellites were manifested on the mission through a multi-launch agreement between Spire and Exolaunch, which includes access to SpaceX’s Rideshare programs through Exolaunch’s long-term launch arrangements. Spire will launch additional satellites on SpaceX rideshare missions later this year.
Transporter-10: mission accomplished!
🚀 @SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission launched yesterday from @SLDelta30, and Exolaunch successfully deployed 28 customer satellites from 9 different countries!
🎊 Our customers' satellites are set to do noble work for our world – from maritime domain awareness, testing artificial intelligence capabilities in space, to environmental and climate monitoring. We're so honored to play a part in each of their journeys to orbit!
🤝 Thanks to all: @aerospacelab_, @CareWeather, @ICEYEfi, @NanoAvionics, @LoftOrbital, @MuonSpace, ONDO Space, @Open_Cosmos , @OrbAstro, SATORO Space, @satlantis_, @SpireGlobal, @Unseenlabs, @Uni_WUE, CEiiA, CONTEC, @hubble_network, @SidusSpace, @SpaceMachinesCo, & @Satellogic.
Recent launch of #Transporter10 mission via #SpaceX's #Falcon9 vehicle
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Transporter-10 Post-Deployment
Derived from individual Post-Deployment Transporter-10 state vectors for each object in the initial deployment, provided by SpaceX.
Launch: 2024-03-04 22:05:00.198 UTC.
Deployments: 2024-03-04 22:58:15.698 UTC to 2024-03-05 00:36:24.218 UTC.
Mission-1 Update 2
Mission-1 Update #2
14:00 MT, March 7, 2024
We are slowly improving connectivity with our two spacecraft and have isolated the issue to the network used for TT&C (telemetry, tracking, and control). Our orbit is currently in opposition to the relay satellites, and a combination of relative velocity and rotational rates is causing us to only receive data packets at the poles. As the Quark-LITE and Gluon naturally drift relative to the relay satellites, communication frequency should increase.
Despite transmission rates three order of magnitude less than expected, both spacecraft are healthy and stable, with avionics and our custom flight software performing well.
The robustness of their autonomous systems has been demonstrated as they have maintained the spacecraft with minimal ground intervention. We continue to work the communications issues and hope to improve it significantly in the coming weeks.
Aurora chasers witnessed a strange ‘spiral’ crossing the sky over the Barents Sea early yesterday; the culprit was the Transporter-10 launch an hour earlier. The S2 rotates to deploy the payloads, & was spinning during the de-orbit burn.
Shang Yang caught the view from Iceland:
Mission-1 Update #3
Alt Text: 12:30pm MT, March 10, 2024.
Over the past 48 hours, we improved communication frequency by 10x. This was done by reducing the duty cycling intended to prevent the Quark-LITE and Gluon radios from potentially interfering when on orbit. The team also uploaded a GN&C patch to null a diverging response while detumbling. These updates would typically require a comprehensive software upload; however, with the communications challenges, we are restricted to sending discrete commands that are a maximum of 145 characters.
The team worked around this restriction by employing novel methods to search for and insert text into files, rewriting software by effectively Tweeting at the spacecraft. Flight software black magic. With more frequent updates, the Atomos team has been able to diagnose the status of the two spacecraft. They are rotating on a single axis at approximately 8 rpm with stable power and thermal conditions. We have identified a bug in the torque rod mapping that is being rectified. With fixes being uploaded over the next 24 hours, we expect to safely de-tumble in a few days. This could be done faster, but given that communications is still 1/100 the expected rate, we are taking a slow, methodical approach.
CelesTrak has GP data for 7 objects from the launch (2024-043) of #Transporter-10 with 53 payloads atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB on Mar 4 at 2205 UTC: https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/03/04/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-on-transporter-10-rideshare-mission/. Data for the launch can be found at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/table.php?INTDES=2024-043.
RBC Signals, LLC (“RBC Signals”), pursuant to Section 25.115 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.115, respectfully seeks a 60 day STA to continue to operate a fixed 6 meter S and X band earth station in Deadhorse, Alaska to conduct telemetry, tracking, and command (“TT&C”) operations in portions of the 2025-2110 MHz (Earth-to space) band with a non-geostationary orbit (“NGSO”) satellites. Specifically, RBC Signals seeks to add as authorized satellite points of communication the U.S.-licensed Quantum Sentry1 satellite, using the frequencies indicated in this narrative, STA Form and summarized in Table 1 below. This system is currently authorized through the FCC office under callsign S3179 and grant SAT-LOA-20230729-00189.
This grant will support Quantum Space LLC’s ability to conduct satellite functionality tests, monitor satellite health, and ensure safe space operations for the Quantum Sentry Satellite. Currently the system is in a low power tumble as a result of poor tracking and limited pass opportunities at the currently utilized ground stations. RBC Signals is requesting an expediated review process for this STA in order to provide critical support to the Sentry System. Adding the Deadhorse 6 meter to operations will greatly improve Quantum’s ability to communicate with the Sentry system and reduce the likelihood of system loss.
Mission-1 Update #4
19:00 MT, March 14, 2024
While slowly becoming veterans of a battle with limited bandwidth, we also updated the spacecraft's software to provide us with assurance that the radio passed commands to our flight computer. After having confidence of our state yesterday, we began a new detumble sequence with all torque rods. We've reduced our rate by 20 degrees per second this week, with half of that happening today. Over the next 48 hours, we expect to enter sun-point and continue with our mission to showcase our rendezvous, docking, and refueling capabilities.
Our commissioning team set a new record; NewSat-44 captured its first image 5 ½ hours after injection, following launch with #SpaceX on March 4 🚀. NewSat-44 is a Mark-V satellite 🛰️, our latest iteration with enhanced capabilities.
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Space-Track starting to make progress on IDs for the payloads from the Transporter-10 launch a month ago; still 30 of 51 payloads yet to be identified.
6:30 PM · Apr 2, 2024
In the weeks following the successful launch and orbital deployment, our engineers successfully identified Optimus in orbit.
However, despite relentless efforts, including round-the-clock mission operations at our Adelaide operations centre and support from Australian and international partners to track the spacecraft from multiple ground stations globally, we have been unable to establish communications with Optimus.
2024-04-29
Hubble Network's Bluetooth to Space Connection
A New Era in Connectivity
It’s not every day that you hear about a technological leap that fundamentally changes the way we think about global connectivity. Today is that day. Hubble Network has just achieved something that was once thought impossible: the first-ever Bluetooth connection directly to space.
The Launch
Backed by a $20 million Series A funding round from industry giants like Transpose Platform and Y Combinator, Hubble Network has taken a giant leap forward. On March 4, 2024, from the grounds of Vandenberg Space Force Base, Hubble successfully launched its first two satellites. These aren’t just any satellites; they’ve successfully reached their orbits and managed to receive signals from a simple 3.5mm Bluetooth chip over an astonishing distance of 600 km.
Breaking Through the Skepticism
Many thought it couldn’t be done. The skeptics were vocal, claiming that Bluetooth technology couldn’t possibly bridge the vast expanse of space. But as Alex Haro, co-founder and CEO of Hubble Network, puts it, “We’ve disproved thousands of skeptics. By showcasing that we can send signals directly from Bluetooth chips and receive them in space 600 km away, we’ve opened a new realm of possibilities.”