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#60
by
Ken the Bin
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:06
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#61
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:27
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https://twitter.com/qps_inc/status/1777191188027871565The QPS-SAR No. 7 "TSUKYOMI-II" was successfully put into orbit at 10:02 (JST) by SpaceX Falcon 9. Thank you very much to everyone who supported us!
We are now pleased to announce that approximately one hour later, the first communication with Tsukuyomi-II was successfully completed.
After this, we will make some adjustments, deploy the antenna, and aim to acquire the first images 😊
https://i-qps.net/en/news/1905/
(Rocket Photo credit – SpaceX)
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#62
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:31
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#63
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:32
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#64
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:37
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#65
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:43
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MECO, separation and boost back burn start
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#66
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:46
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Booster coasting (no fairing separation or 2nd stage views at customer request)
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#67
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:49
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#68
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:54
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#69
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 04:58
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#70
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 05:01
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#71
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 05:02
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#72
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 05:08
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https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1777111077958086660Bandwagon-1 is SpaceX's first dedicated rideshare mission launching to a mid-inclination orbit. While our Transporter rideshare missions launch to a sun-synchronous orbit, launching to a mid-inclination orbit fills in the gaps for our customers that wish to expand their coverage or complete unique objectives
Mid-inclination orbit offers a higher revisit rate, meaning the time between flyovers of the same point is faster than what is seen with other orbits
Rideshare missions significantly increase access to space for small satellite operators around the world. To date, SpaceX has launched nearly 1,000 smallsats for 130+ customers across our entire Rideshare program. Join an upcoming mission → spacex.com/rideshare
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#73
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 05:11
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#74
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 05:29
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#75
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 06:17
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#76
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 06:21
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https://twitter.com/tylerg1998/status/1777157645830430915The #SpaceX Steamroller just keeps moving along.
Updated orbital launch count as of Apr. 7 (Apr. 8 UTC):
Earth 🌎 — 66/67
USA 🇺🇸 — 40/40
China 🇨🇳 — 15/15* (1 partial failure)
Russia 🇷🇺 — 5/5
Japan 🇯🇵 — 2/3
Iran 🇮🇷 — 2/2
India 🇮🇳 — 2/2
1/3
Orbital launches by organization:
🇺🇸 — 35 SpaceX, 4 Rocket Lab, 1 ULA
🇨🇳 — 11 CASC (1 partial failure), 2 CASIC, 1 OrienSpace, 1 CAS Space
🇷🇺 — 5 TsSKB Progress
🇯🇵 — 2 MHI, 1 Space One ❌
🇮🇳 — 2 ISRO
🇮🇷 — 1 IRGC, 1 ISA
2/3
Launches by spaceport:
🇺🇸 — 16 CCSFS, 12 Vandy, 8 KSC, 1 Wallops
🇨🇳 — 5 Xichang, 4 Jiuquan, 3 Wenchang, 2 offshore, 1 Taiyuan
🇳🇿 — 3 Māhia
🇷🇺 — 3 Baikonur, 1 Plesetsk, 1 Vostochny
🇯🇵 — 2 Tanegashima, 1 Space Port Kii
🇮🇳 — 2 Satish Dhawan
🇮🇷 — 1 Shahrud, 1 Semnan
3/3
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#77
by
catdlr
on 08 Apr, 2024 07:55
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#78
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 08 Apr, 2024 09:34
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https://twitter.com/thales_alenia_s/status/1777266657351643487First satellite of Korea "425 Project" constellation successfully launched
https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/en/news/first-satellite-korea-425-project-constellation-successfully-launchedFirst satellite of Korea “425 Project” constellation successfully launched
APR 8 2024
A “dancing satellite”, part of a future constellation offering high performance and short revisit
The first Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite of Korea 425 Project constellation was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the evening of 7th, April 2024.
Thales Alenia Space's contribution to this program, developed in cooperation with Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems Corporation (HSC), for the Korean Agency for Defence and Development (ADD) as the prime developer, goes beyond the engineering support provided during the critical phases of the End-to-End System and Satellite System projects.
Our contribution extends to the supply of our high-performance Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) that utilizes an innovative antenna consisting of a Large deployable reflector with 24 deployable petals and an active phased array feed array in dual polarization. Another significant part of our contribution is the acquisition, storage, and data retransmission system on the ground. The high agility of the “dancing satellite” is guarantee by the innovative avionics and Control Momentum Gyroscope, also provided by Thales Alenia Space. These advanced technologies enable high-performance observation and surveillance capabilities, critical to the success of the program.
“I am delighted with the successful launch of the first satellite of Korea 425 Project constellation, confirming Thales Alenia Space’s long-standing expertise in the design, development and construction of Earth observation satellites.” said Massimo Comparini, Deputy CEO and Senior Executive Vice President, Observation, Exploration and Navigation at Thales Alenia Space. “As we celebrate this inaugural launch, our attention remains fixed on the horizon, where several milestones await us over the next year: from the meticulous calibration and in-orbit acceptance of the first satellite, to the eagerly awaited launch of the second one, to the completion of rigorous testing for the third and fourth satellites Our company is ready to support our Korean partners. Each step forward is not only a mark of progress, but a testimony of our unwavering commitment to excellence and the limitless potential that lies ahead as well.”
Thales Alenia Space’s involvement in the 425 Project strengthens its fruitful collaboration with South Korea for space programs, including the KOMPSAT-5 observation project, the Koreasat family of telecommunication satellites, GEO-KOMPSAT-2, and KASS satellite navigation system, that was certified by national authorities and entered operational service recently.
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#79
by
catdlr
on 08 Apr, 2024 10:25
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