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We're thrilled to announce the shipment of #SIGI, our first commercial #satellite, to Vandenberg Space Force Base! From order to flight readiness in just 13 months, this 109 kg satellite represents our commitment to redefining rapid satellite deployment. SIGI will be launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 Rideshare mission, marking a significant achievement in our journey to enable lightning-fast innovation in space. As Germany's first venture-backed small satellite manufacturer, we're proud to demonstrate our ability to deliver high-performance, rapidly deployable satellite solutions. Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and investors who made this possible. https://lnkd.in/dmxQmkrG #RoadToSIGI #MadeInGermany #NextSpace

Microsatellite Survives Space Debris Impact Without Performance Loss👨💻 We’re thrilled to share that the MP42 microsatellite, launched on the SpaceX Transporter-4 mission, withstood a micrometeoroid or orbital debris (MMOD) impact without any performance issues! Despite a 6mm hole in a solar cell, the satellite continues to operate flawlessly. This incident underscores the importance of robust satellite design and the need for stringent orbital safety measures. 🛰️ At NanoAvionics, we’re committed to ensuring our satellites remain functional and don’t contribute to space debris. 🌍 #SpaceTech #Satellite #Innovation #SpaceSafety #OrbitalDebris #Sustainability #Aerospace #TechNews #NanoAvionics

🚀 Last Friday marked the successful launch of the European Space Agency - ESA Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) on board a SpaceX Falcon 9! 🎉 MACCON is proud to be part of this mission, which will provide global coverage to enhance nowcasting and numerical weather models. Equipped with a cutting-edge lateral microwave radiometer, the AWS mission will deliver critical measurements of atmospheric humidity and temperature. Developed under ESA funding by OHB SE, the AWS is a microwave sounder featuring an advanced radiometer built by AAC Clyde Space (Omnisys Instruments AB) with 19 frequency channels. MACCON contributed by supplying the drive for the mechanism that rotates the main reflector of the microwave radiometer. This scanning mechanism, designed with oversized windings and redundant encoders, ensures a constant rotation speed of about 0.8 Hz, enabling scan angles between ±60° from NADIR. We are thrilled to have played a role in this mission and to see our technology in action, contributing to better weather forecasting across the globe. If you missed the launch, you can watch the mission here: https://lnkd.in/dGYAEmV2 #launch #Arctic #weather #satellite #AWS #ESA #SpaceX #MACCON #propulsion #technology #innovation #innoSat #OHB

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹: 𝗘𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗛𝗕 𝗦𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻❗ Our skies are getting crowded! With increasing space activity comes the growing issue of space debris. But fear not, space enthusiasts, because there's a new leader in the fight for a cleaner orbit! The #𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆   has announced a significant shift in its ClearSpace-1 mission, selecting OHB SE, a leading #European #aerospace company, to take the helm. This strategic move brings proven satellite building and #mission management expertise to the forefront. Originally designed to target a specific payload adapter, #ClearSpace-1 will now focus on capturing the decommissioned #ESA satellite, PROBA-1. This change allows for a more complex and impactful mission, demonstrating the capabilities of this innovative technology. The future of space is bright, and 𝗘𝗦𝗔 and 𝗢𝗛𝗕 𝗦𝗘 are leading the way in ensuring its sustainability. This #mission paves the way for a future where space debris is actively removed, safeguarding satellites and fostering continued exploration for future generations. #spacetech #futureofspace #cleanspace #spacedebris

As I am sure many of you are aware, SpaceX had an anomaly just ahead of our planned mid July Space Norway ASBM launch. SpaceX did, as expected, an impressive turnaround in close dialogue with FAA and other important stakeholders to identify the root cause and to fix the problem, and are back in business after the FAA approval. Therefore, we are looking forward to our ASBM launch coming up shortly, Not Earlier Than 11 August at 1902 Pacific Time (0402 CET). Best guesstimate is through the website www.nextspaceflight.com. Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission is Norway’s largest space program so far, and here are a few highlights: - First HEO satellites built by Norway - First dedicated Arctic satcom capability - First time the TAP orbit is used - First time a US national security payload is hosted by a non US and commercial company - We believe this is the first multinational dual use communication satellites based on a commercial and military collaboration - And we think this is pretty innovative… On our website https://spacenorway.com you may follow our launch live with interviews, the history and facts as well as the embedded SpaceX live stream - and you can watch it again and again if you like! Check it out now, you will find a lot of interesting ASBM information there already - and the count down is on!

🚀 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐗 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝟑𝐛 𝐦𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 SpaceX successfully launched the O3b mPOWER 7 and 8 satellites for SES on December 17, 2024, marking its third Falcon 9 mission within 24 hours. Liftoff occurred at 5:26 p.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, despite challenging weather conditions. The satellites are part of SES's medium Earth orbit (MEO) broadband network, designed to serve millions of users globally. This mission follows earlier launches of O3b mPOWER satellites, which faced power module issues. SES has implemented fixes for future satellites, including operational adjustments and hardware replacements. The Falcon 9 booster, flying its first mission, landed successfully on the droneship Just Read the Instructions, ensuring its potential for reuse. SES plans to complete its constellation with additional launches through 2026. Screenshot: spacex.com Stay updated with the latest insights by visiting xpylon.com. https://lnkd.in/dU6rfnVd #Aerospace #Aviation #SpaceX # #SatelliteLaunch # #TechnologyInnovation

MISSION DESCRIPTION "SpaceX is targeting Saturday, December 30 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 7:17 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 11:16 p.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Tuesday, January 2 starting at 6:13 p.m. PT. A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about fifteen minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live. This is the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean. This launch will include the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities that will enable mobile network operators around the world to provide seamless global access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on land, lakes, or coastal waters." SPACE X

SpaceX launches another communication satellite Florida: The SpaceX company launched another Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida carrying the Astra 1P and SES-24 communications satellites. According to media reports, SES-24 will serve as a communications satellite for a partnership between two companies, SES and Astra. Both companies are European Communications Organizations. SpaceX has launched a number of low-Earth satellites in recent years, but AstraGeo is stationary, meaning it will stay in place in orbit about 23,000 miles above Earth. Geostationary satellites cover a specific target area of the Earth with a signal. Communication companies usually use several geostationary satellites to cover the entire earth with such satellites. This process is called ‘triangulation’. #SpaceX #launches #communication #satellite

“We have learned through the decades how to mitigate the impact... Payloads may be turned off or put on standby. Operators can turn satellites to better protect sensitive instruments. With a few days warning, operators also can raise satellite orbits to lessen the impact of drag.” - Daniel Bock   Thank you to SpaceNews and Debra Werner for including our insights in the latest article.✍   🚀 For more on how we are enabling the future of space mobility, visit us at www.morpheus.space 📰 Article: https://lnkd.in/gytf5ya3 #SolarStorm #Satellite #SolarActivity #Space #SpaceTech #Innovation #SpaceMobility  #SatelliteMobility #MissionDesign #InSpaceMobility  #Electricpropulsion #MobilityInSpace #MorpheusSpace #SpaceNews

#space #leo #spacedebris #collisionrisk The spacefaring nations that are most dependent on satellites face the biggest risks of space debris.  Instead of cooperating to mitigate space debris they have failed to take decisive action. That’s despite the increasing probability of losing satellites, resulting in more resources that must be dedicated to debris surveillance tracking and collision-avoidance maneuvers that interrupt services and burn fuel.  That, in turn, reduces the operational life of satellites, adding to their costs as the threat burgeons. Nonetheless, spacefaring companies have no incentive to minimize debris generation except for protecting their own spacecraft. https://lnkd.in/dvAa77Ux?