Category: Space
Launch of a new satellite: MESAT-1 (with AMSAT transponder)
Launch of a new satellite: MESAT-1 (with AMSAT transponder) MESAT-1 (Maine’s 1st small satellite) is a 3U cubesat hosting three different projects previously selected by the NASA CSLI program (CubeSat Launch Initiative). Launch Vehicle...
Meet the newest Solar Probe: ASO-S
Meet the newest Solar Probe: ASO-S Parker Solar Probe (NASA), Solar Orbiter (ESA) are joined by ASO-S (China). The Spacecraft is nicknamed Kuafu-1, after a giant who chased the sun in Chinese mythology. On October...
OneWeb Launch on ISRO GSLV Mk III
OneWeb Launch on ISRO GSLV Mk III For October 21 OneWeb did schedule the 14. launched within their OneWeb Internet Satellites constellation, it marks the first launch which is executed by the Indian Space Research...
In the Spotlight: European Space Agency — ESTRACK
In the Spotlight: European Space Agency — ESTRACK Last week I shared some information about the Deep Space Network of NASA. This week we will take a look at how ESA on the other hand stays...
Status update on European Service Module
Status update on European Service Module While NASA decided to go back to the Moon, ESA and Airbus will be part of the journey by providing the European Service Module. By now you should have...
In the Spotlight: NASA Deep Space Network
In the Spotlight: NASA Deep Space Network The last two weeks have seen a lot of traffic out there in space. NASA needed to keep up the communication with DART as well as Juno, besides...
Ariane 6 completes test of upper stage
Ariane 6 completes test of upper stage Ariane 6, the next step in the European rocket program, has finished the first test in the DLR Test center. In December 2014 the ESA (European Space Agency)...
Firefly Aerospace: Reaching Orbit and deploying Amateur Radio satellites
Firefly Aerospace: Reaching Orbit and deploying Amateur Radio satellites Firefly Aerospace test mission has been a total success, with reaching orbit and deploying small satellites for Teachers in Space, NASA TechEdSat, Libre Space Foundation...