This week promises a busy schedule for orbital launches, featuring eight attempts predominantly led by SpaceX and various missions from China. SpaceX is planning to deploy two groups of Starlink satellites into the expanding constellation, alongside a mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, which will enhance its satellite capabilities. In parallel, China is set for […]
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The Sentinel-6B, a collaborative satellite designed to monitor ocean conditions, successfully launched on Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:21 p.m. Pacific Time, marking a significant milestone in international efforts to track environmental changes. This satellite is the second in the Jason […]
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EarthCARE carries four instruments that work together to study clouds and atmospheric aerosols, enabling a comprehensive understanding of their impact on Earth’s climate. The Atmospheric LIDAR (ATLID) measures the altitudes of cloud tops and aerosols using a laser and telescope. It emits ultraviolet pulses and detects the scattered light to calculate the altitude and infer […]
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On the second week of April, space enthusiasts had plenty to be excited about – a total solar eclipse and several orbital launches from both Russia and the United States. One of the most highly anticipated events was the final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket, which took place on Tuesday, April 9. […]
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SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter-9 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on November 11. The rocket, carrying a total of 90 spacecraft, deployed the payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 520 kilometers. Of the 89 deployment events, 85 were confirmed successful immediately, with two additional confirmations announced by satellite owners […]
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