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#220 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Mar, 2024 23:35
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3rd ICEYE separation confirmed.
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#221 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Mar, 2024 23:36
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2nd ICEYE separation confirmed.
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#222 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Mar, 2024 23:37
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MethaneSAT separation confirmed.
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#223 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Mar, 2024 23:37
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All payloads confirmed to be separated.
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#224 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Mar, 2024 23:39
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Tribute given to women's history month.
End of webcast.
Congratulations to SpaceX and all their customers for the successful launch!
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#225 by zubenelgenubi on 05 Mar, 2024 00:01
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Congratulations to the entire launch campaign team!❗️ 🎊 👏 💐
Thank you, Steven, for today's launch thread coverage! 😀👍🙌✨️ -
#226 by catdlr on 05 Mar, 2024 01:01
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Complete Replay from our friends at The Space Devs
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#227 by penguin44 on 05 Mar, 2024 02:41
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Why does it still look like there are payloads on the dispenser
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#228 by jcm on 05 Mar, 2024 03:20
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Why does it still look like there are payloads on the dispenser
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#229 by Targeteer on 05 Mar, 2024 03:26
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https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Portals/3/Documents/PRESS%20RELEASES/Space%20Systems%20Command%20launches%20EWS%20Cubesat%20technical%20demonstration.pdf
SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND
Launch Media Release
SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND
Office of Public Affairs (SSC/PA)
483 N. Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, Calif. 90245-2808
Date: March 4, 2024
Contact: Media Relations Division
Telephone: (310) 653-3145
[email protected]
Space Systems Command launches EWS Cubesat technical demonstration
Summary: Space Systems Command’s Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather Systems cubesat
technical demonstration successfully launched onboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 smallsat
rideshare mission. This one-year EWS cubesat technical demonstration will prove out emerging
space-based EO/IR radiometric imaging technology, using a smaller sensor, to provide timely
weather imagery data from low Earth orbit.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – On March 4, Space Systems Command (SSC) launched its Electro-
Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Weather Systems (EWS) cubesat technical demonstration onboard
SpaceX’s Transporter-10 smallsat rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
California.
This one-year EWS cubesat technical demonstration will prove out emerging space-based EO/IR
radiometric imaging technology, using a smaller sensor, to provide timely weather imagery data
from low Earth orbit (LEO).
“The EWS cubesat technical demonstration effort represents SSC's continued commitment to
working with non-traditional partners to broaden the competitive industrial base while
fostering potential groundbreaking solutions,” said Lt. Col. Joe Maguadog, EWS materiel leader
and program manager. “If successful, this will provide an innovative option to deliver Space-
Based Environmental Monitoring data that we are eager to evaluate and is critical to enabling
our forces deployed around the world to plan and execute in-theater joint operations. This
demonstration will inform our transition toward a more affordable, scalable, and resilient EO/IR
weather constellation.”
In June 2020, the EWS program competitively selected Orion Space Solutions (OSS), a non-
traditional government contractor, to deliver the cubesat for this demonstration. This mission
rapidly reconstituted the previous EWS cubesat technology demonstration prototype capability,
which experienced an on-orbit separation anomaly January 2023. The United States Space
Force (USSF), working closely with OSS, were able to award a new contract in less than 30 days,
and developed another satellite in just 10 months.
“Our SSC and industry teams are structured to drive speed and resilience through
collaboration,” Maguadog stated. “We have the ability to go beyond developing innovative
engineering solutions; we are also finding novel acquisition approaches, especially when we
experience unplanned events. This is one of our competitive advantages in the race
to resilience.”
Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force’s field command responsible for acquiring,
developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to protect our nation’s strategic advantage in,
from, and to space. SSC manages a $15.6 billion space acquisition budget for the Department of
Defense and works in partnership with joint forces, industry, government agencies, academic
and allied organizations to outpace emerging threats. Our actions today are making the world a
better space for tomorrow.
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Media representatives can submit questions for response regarding this topic by sending an e-
mail to [email protected]
Space Systems Command’s Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather Systems cubesat and the EWS
operational flow are displayed in an information graphic. This one-year EWS cubesat technical
demonstration will prove out emerging space-based EO/IR radiometric imaging technology,
using a smaller sensor, to provide timely weather imagery data from low Earth orbit. (U.S.
Space Force graphic by Space Systems Command)
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#230 by catdlr on 05 Mar, 2024 04:27
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https://twitter.com/Harry__Stranger/status/1764865037062308202Quote
Falcon 9 on the pad at SLC-4E before todays launch
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#231 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 Mar, 2024 07:02
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https://twitter.com/thefavoritist/status/1764843082175160614Quote
Transporter 10: From Launch to Landing
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#232 by Steven Pietrobon on 05 Mar, 2024 08:02
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Anybody know what the hosted payload on Transporter 10 was? From the press kit.
"On board this flight were 53 spacecraft, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a hosted payload."
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=transporter10
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#233 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 Mar, 2024 13:39
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https://twitter.com/spireglobal/status/1765017700315594881Quote
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.
https://spire.com/press-release/four-spire-global-satellites-successfully-launch-on-spacexs-transporter-10-mission/QuoteFour 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. -
#234 by Helodriver on 05 Mar, 2024 16:04
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My view of Transporter 10 from 10 miles south at Jalama Beach, which due to a recent reconsideration of launch hazards, is now open for most F9 launches. The vehicle passes almost directly overhead. Tranquillon Peak and the western end of the Santa Ynez mountains are at peak green from recent rains.
Booster RTLS had the reentry burn only a couple degrees from the zenith, and then the vehicle produced a nice vapor trail most of the way down before its 1-3-1 engine landing burn disappearing behind the mountains. Having foreground structure makes it more apparent the angle of attack the booster flies itself back with.
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#235 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 Mar, 2024 20:51
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https://twitter.com/exolaunch/status/1765132584651207052Quote
Transporter-10: mission accomplished!
🚀 @SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission launched yesterday from @SLDelta30, and Exolaunch successfully deployed 28 customer satellites from 9 different countries!Quote🎊 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!
Quote🤝 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.
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#236 by gongora on 05 Mar, 2024 21:32
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That would make Optimus and LizzieSat the other two Exolaunch supported payloads (separation rings)
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#237 by catdlr on 06 Mar, 2024 06:41
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Quote
Recent launch of #Transporter10 mission via #SpaceX's #Falcon9 vehicle
https://twitter.com/_rykllan/status/1765280476996980912
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#238 by zubenelgenubi on 06 Mar, 2024 08:26
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Cross-post:
https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/
Quote<snip>
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. -
#239 by realnouns on 06 Mar, 2024 13:21
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Go Beyond returned to PoLB on Mar 6 @ 6:01am PT / 9:01am ET