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#400 by Comga on 01 Feb, 2020 17:55
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That’s great news!So were nanosats deployed from Slingshot on Cygnus-12 this morning?
At the moment we only know, that CIRIS was deployed from Slingshot. Waiting for more information.
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#401 by Olaf on 01 Feb, 2020 18:06
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https://twitter.com/spaceflightinc/status/1223639806619475968
That’s great news!So were nanosats deployed from Slingshot on Cygnus-12 this morning?
At the moment we only know, that CIRIS was deployed from Slingshot. Waiting for more information.
What is your source for this information? -
#402 by Comga on 01 Feb, 2020 18:20
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Those all presage the deployment but I got this about CIRIS minutes ago:Quote
Spacecraft was deployed. Wallops acquired RF, but no telemetry was demodulated. Commands were sent
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#403 by Olaf on 01 Feb, 2020 18:51
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#404 by Comga on 01 Feb, 2020 19:54
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Argh!
Is SEOPS-2 the Slingshot on Cygnus-12?
None of the messages so far explicitly states that any particular cubesat was deployed from that system.
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#405 by FutureSpaceTourist on 02 Feb, 2020 00:01
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https://twitter.com/nasaexplores/status/1223773032101052416Quote
The final two CubeSats have been deployed from Cygnus and are free-flying!
CIRiS (@USUAggies) deployed today at 10:44 AM ET and EdgeCube (@SSU_1961) deployed at 4:15 PM ET
The image below shows the CubeSats in the deployment dispenser prior to the Cygnus release.
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#406 by Olaf on 02 Feb, 2020 08:16
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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2020/01/28/ultra-cold-science-cubesats-and-spaceship-departures-coming-up/Quote
Meir then installed a different small satellite deployer, this one called SlingShot, on the Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module. The SlingShot, attached to Cygnus’ hatch, will release a variety of small satellites after the U.S. cargo craft departs the space station on Friday at 9:35 a.m. EST. The suite of eight CubeSats will study different optical and communication technologies as well as atmospheric and natural phenomena.
If this NASA statement is correct, then we can expect five more satellites to be deployed today.
Edit: But the image above shows only six satellites, so these number maybe incorrect. -
#407 by Comga on 02 Feb, 2020 19:30
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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2020/01/28/ultra-cold-science-cubesats-and-spaceship-departures-coming-up/
QuoteMeir then installed a different small satellite deployer, this one called SlingShot, on the Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module. The SlingShot, attached to Cygnus’ hatch, will release a variety of small satellites after the U.S. cargo craft departs the space station on Friday at 9:35 a.m. EST. The suite of eight CubeSats will study different optical and communication technologies as well as atmospheric and natural phenomena.
If this NASA statement is correct, then we can expect five more satellites to be deployed today.
Edit: But the image above shows only six satellites, so these number maybe incorrect.
The image above shows six 6 U deployers.
There could be pairs of 3U cubesats in two or one deployers with 3 cubesats totaling 6U or less.
CIRIS is 6U.
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#408 by jcm on 03 Feb, 2020 05:23
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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2020/01/28/ultra-cold-science-cubesats-and-spaceship-departures-coming-up/
QuoteMeir then installed a different small satellite deployer, this one called SlingShot, on the Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module. The SlingShot, attached to Cygnus’ hatch, will release a variety of small satellites after the U.S. cargo craft departs the space station on Friday at 9:35 a.m. EST. The suite of eight CubeSats will study different optical and communication technologies as well as atmospheric and natural phenomena.
If this NASA statement is correct, then we can expect five more satellites to be deployed today.
Edit: But the image above shows only six satellites, so these number maybe incorrect.
The image above shows six 6 U deployers.
There could be pairs of 3U cubesats in two or one deployers with 3 cubesats totaling 6U or less.
CIRIS is 6U.
Anyone here know
the sizes of the others?
Looking at the patches on the deployers:
Row 1: VPM (6U), CIRIS (6U)
Row 2: Lynk, SORTIE (6U)
Row 3: Makersat (1U), MiniCarb (6U)
We didn't know MiniCarb had gone up but the sticker clearly is for it.
Lynk is the new name of UbiqutiLink, which previously had attached payloads but is planning deployed cubesats.
Looks like they have 6U worth, unclear if it might be 2 x 3U?
SORTIE: The AstraSpace sticker implies SORTIE, I think.
MakerSat: the NightHawks sticker implies NW Nazarene University and thus MakerSat. It's only 1U so there are probably
other small ones in there including EdgeSat.
The DARPA sticker might suggest that SORTIE is ORCA-2. I suspect ORCA is an overall DARPA sponsorship program like NASA's Elana
Except that SORTIE is a NASA mission (albeit AFRL also involved). So I'm confused.
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#409 by Skyrocket on 03 Feb, 2020 06:28
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Looking at the patches on the deployers:
Row 1: VPM (6U), CIRIS (6U)
Row 2: Lynk, SORTIE (6U)
Row 3: Makersat (1U), MiniCarb (6U)
We didn't know MiniCarb had gone up but the sticker clearly is for it.
Lynk is the new name of UbiqutiLink, which previously had attached payloads but is planning deployed cubesats.
Looks like they have 6U worth, unclear if it might be 2 x 3U?
SORTIE: The AstraSpace sticker implies SORTIE, I think.
MakerSat: the NightHawks sticker implies NW Nazarene University and thus MakerSat. It's only 1U so there are probably
other small ones in there including EdgeSat.
The DARPA sticker might suggest that SORTIE is ORCA-2. I suspect ORCA is an overall DARPA sponsorship program like NASA's Elana
Except that SORTIE is a NASA mission (albeit AFRL also involved). So I'm confused.
MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
https://www.llnl.gov/news/lab-space-program-lifts-launch-satellite
Concerning SORTIE, it is not the first time a satellite selected for an ELaNa launch has been launched via an other sponsorship program. -
#410 by Olaf on 03 Feb, 2020 06:39
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MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
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#411 by jcm on 03 Feb, 2020 06:55
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MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
All these satellites were launched on SpX-19.Looking at the patches on the deployers:
Row 1: VPM (6U), CIRIS (6U)
Row 2: Lynk, SORTIE (6U)
Row 3: Makersat (1U), MiniCarb (6U)
We didn't know MiniCarb had gone up but the sticker clearly is for it.
Lynk is the new name of UbiqutiLink, which previously had attached payloads but is planning deployed cubesats.
Looks like they have 6U worth, unclear if it might be 2 x 3U?
SORTIE: The AstraSpace sticker implies SORTIE, I think.
MakerSat: the NightHawks sticker implies NW Nazarene University and thus MakerSat. It's only 1U so there are probably
other small ones in there including EdgeSat.
The DARPA sticker might suggest that SORTIE is ORCA-2. I suspect ORCA is an overall DARPA sponsorship program like NASA's Elana
Except that SORTIE is a NASA mission (albeit AFRL also involved). So I'm confused.
MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
https://www.miragenews.com/lab-space-program-lifts-off-with-launch-of-satellite/
Concerning SORTIE, it is not the first time a satellite selected for an ELaNa launch has been launched via an other sponsorship program.
OK, for MiniCarb I was basing off this guy Gunter's page :-) I see you've updated it.
The remaining SpX19 sats are CryoCube 3U, QARMAN 3U, AztechSat 1U. The 6U that MakerSat is in probably also has AztechSat and (until yesterday) EdgeCube, plus one 3U. Maybe the Lynk-branded 6U has one 3U Lynk and the remaining 3U? -
#412 by Skyrocket on 03 Feb, 2020 07:07
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MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
All these satellites were launched on SpX-19.Looking at the patches on the deployers:
Row 1: VPM (6U), CIRIS (6U)
Row 2: Lynk, SORTIE (6U)
Row 3: Makersat (1U), MiniCarb (6U)
We didn't know MiniCarb had gone up but the sticker clearly is for it.
Lynk is the new name of UbiqutiLink, which previously had attached payloads but is planning deployed cubesats.
Looks like they have 6U worth, unclear if it might be 2 x 3U?
SORTIE: The AstraSpace sticker implies SORTIE, I think.
MakerSat: the NightHawks sticker implies NW Nazarene University and thus MakerSat. It's only 1U so there are probably
other small ones in there including EdgeSat.
The DARPA sticker might suggest that SORTIE is ORCA-2. I suspect ORCA is an overall DARPA sponsorship program like NASA's Elana
Except that SORTIE is a NASA mission (albeit AFRL also involved). So I'm confused.
MiniCarb was launched already on SpX-19 in December.
https://www.miragenews.com/lab-space-program-lifts-off-with-launch-of-satellite/
Concerning SORTIE, it is not the first time a satellite selected for an ELaNa launch has been launched via an other sponsorship program.
OK, for MiniCarb I was basing off this guy Gunter's page :-) I see you've updated it.
The remaining SpX19 sats are CryoCube 3U, QARMAN 3U, AztechSat 1U. The 6U that MakerSat is in probably also has AztechSat and (until yesterday) EdgeCube, plus one 3U. Maybe the Lynk-branded 6U has one 3U Lynk and the remaining 3U?
Yeah, this Gunter guy has just today learned, that MiniCarb was already launched. ;-)
I do not think QARMAN is on Cygnus for deployment, as this sat is focused on reentry technology. A longer lived orbit is IMHO not desirable for QARMAN, so i expect a deployment from the ISS. -
#413 by jcm on 03 Feb, 2020 07:08
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I do not think QARMAN is on Cygnus for deployment, as this sat is focused on reentry technology. A longer lived orbit is IMHO not desirable for QARMAN, so i expect a deployment from the ISS.
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#414 by starbase on 03 Feb, 2020 09:28
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Cross post from ISS scheduleQuote
QARMAN, a nano-satellite designed and built at VKI, was launched to the International Space Station on December 5, 2019. Deployment is expected to take place in the week of February 12, 2020
Source: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/january/belgiums-qarman-cubesat-to-deploy-jan-20.htm
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#415 by Olaf on 03 Feb, 2020 11:49
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http://nanoracks.com/cubesats-nematodes-blockchain-technology/Quote
Part of Nanoracks 17th CubeSat deployment mission using the Company’s commercially operated satellite deployers were four CubeSats from a variety of customers. The CubeSats delivered in this mission included: SORTIE (Astra LLC), CryoCube (Sierra Lobo Incorporated/NASA), QARMAN (von Karman institute), and notably, AzTechSat-1, a collaborative program between NASA Ames and Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) in Mexico.
So SORTIE, CryoCube, Qarman and AzTechSat-1 will not be deployed by Slingshot/SEOPS-2. -
#416 by Olaf on 03 Feb, 2020 12:38
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Looking at the patches on the deployers:
After taking another closer look at the SEOP-2 image, I have recognized that the left payload in row 2 is labelled as "Slingshot Payload" and the other five as "Slingshot Deployer". So I assume, that the left one in row 2 is not scheduled to be deployed.
Row 1: VPM (6U), CIRIS (6U)
Row 2: Lynk, SORTIE (6U)
Row 3: Makersat (1U), MiniCarb (6U)
Lynk is the new name of UbiqutiLink, which previously had attached payloads but is planning deployed cubesats.
Looks like they have 6U worth, unclear if it might be 2 x 3U? -
#417 by jcm on 03 Feb, 2020 14:48
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http://nanoracks.com/cubesats-nematodes-blockchain-technology/
QuotePart of Nanoracks 17th CubeSat deployment mission using the Company’s commercially operated satellite deployers were four CubeSats from a variety of customers. The CubeSats delivered in this mission included: SORTIE (Astra LLC), CryoCube (Sierra Lobo Incorporated/NASA), QARMAN (von Karman institute), and notably, AzTechSat-1, a collaborative program between NASA Ames and Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) in Mexico.
So SORTIE, CryoCube, Qarman and AzTechSat-1 will not be deployed by Slingshot/SEOPS-2.
OK, that is a reasonable conclusion. Wonder what the Astra sticker is for then.
We might also expect some of SEOPS' own Quantum Radar satellites. -
#418 by FutureSpaceTourist on 03 Feb, 2020 18:32
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Cygnus release photos from NASA Johnson flickr
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#419 by Comga on 03 Feb, 2020 18:57
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Nanoracks Deploys 250th Satellite, Eighth Cygnus Mission
February 3, 2020 – Dulles, VA – Friday evening, Nanoracks successfully completed the Company’s eighth CubeSat deployment mission from Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft. Cygnus (S.S. Alan Bean) departed the International Space Station on January 31, 2020 and performed a number of on-orbit activities, including yet another historic Nanoracks deployment.
Nanoracks' External Cygnus Deployment mission released seven CubeSats into a circular orbit of 465km beginning at approximately 4:00 pm ET/9:00 PM GMT. The CubeSats deployed were:
Aerocube 14 A/B & Aerocube 15 A/B (Aerospace Corporation),
SwampSat II (University of Florida),
Orbital Factory-2 (University of Texas, El Paso), and
HuskySat-1 (University of Washington).
Friday's operations also marked Nanoracks’ 250th small satellite deployed since 2014 across the Company's available deployment platforms, including the International Space Station, India’s Polar Space Vehicle (PSLV), and Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus.
“Between standing up a new program on the Falcon 9 and maintaining our current offerings on Cygnus and the Space Station, we’ve been busy.” says Nanoracks External Payloads Program Manager, Henry Martin. “Deploying 250 satellites is a huge milestone for Nanoracks as we continue to be the world’s leading provider of commercial access to space. Since we pioneered this capability in 2016, this is our eighth mission in a row with Northrop Grumman, and our 46th CubeSat deployed from the Cygnus. It’s our job to provide consistent and reliable flight opportunities to our global customer base, and this American spacecraft is a key mechanism to accomplishing that. For many reasons, this program is near and dear to me, so congratulations to all of the satellite teams on this successful mission!”
Of note, HuskySat-1 and SwampSat II were selected for flight by NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) and were launched in the Educational Launch of Nanosatellites-25A mission complement, supported by the NASA Launch Services Program.
The Nanoracks External Cygnus Program is the first program to have leveraged a commercial resupply vehicle for use beyond the primary cargo delivery to Space Station, demonstrating the future possibilities for the Nanoracks Space Outpost Program and other commercial space station activities.
“Thank you to our friends and partners at both NASA and Northrop Grumman for their continued support towards innovative commercial satellite deployment programs,” finishes Martin.
Read our press release online!
Nanoracks Media Contact
Abby Dickes, [email protected]
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