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Starship’s 2023: after a year filled with milestones, Starship looks ahead to an exciting future
The Starship Program had its biggest year to date in 2023, with two full stack flights, massive changes to the launch pad and surrounding systems, extending testing at Masseys, and massive changes to the production site. Shipyard At the start of 2023, the Production Site still included the Windbreak, Midbay, and Tent 1 and 2.…
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Successfully Deploys U.S. Military Spaceplane
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched the USSF-52 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 28 at 8:07 p.m. ET. This was the fifth launch and landing of these Falcon Heavy side boosters, which previously supported USSF-44, USSF-67, Hughes JUPTER 3, and NASA’s Psyche mission. X-37B Mission…
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Top Satellite Cameras in 2023
Satellite Cameras stand as pivotal instruments capturing high-resolution imagery and data from Earth’s orbit. Armed with cutting-edge technology, these cameras play an indispensable role in providing visual insights, monitoring terrestrial activities, conducting remote sensing, and facilitating scientific observations. The demand for satellite cameras is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, expanding applications, and…
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NASA Sets Coverage for ULA and Astrobotic’s Robotic Moon Launch
As part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis program, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Astrobotic are targeting 2:18 a.m. EST, Jan. 8, for the first commercial robotic launch to the Moon’s surface. Carrying NASA science, the liftoff of ULA’s Vulcan rocket and Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander will happen from Launch Complex…
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Top Space Transmitters in 2023
Space Transmitters orchestrate the seamless transmission of data across the celestial landscape. These sophisticated devices play a pivotal role in bridging the communication gap between distant spacecraft, satellites, and ground-based stations, facilitating the exchange of crucial information that fuels our understanding of the cosmos. Space Transmitters harness advanced signal processing and radio frequency technologies to…
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Sidus Space Looks Toward 2024 Launch After Milestone Success in 2023
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted space and data-as-a-service company concludes 2023 with remarkable achievements, laying the groundwork for an eagerly anticipated launch in Q1 2024. 2023: A Pivotal Year for Sidus Space “2023 was a pivotal year for Sidus Space. We accomplished significant milestones, preparing for the launch of LizzieSat, a testament to our commitment to…
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SpaceX aces modern-day launch turnaround record with Falcon 9 Starlink mission
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from the fog surrounding Space Launch Complex 40 on the Starlink 6-36 mission. This was the 72nd and final orbital launch of 2023 from the Cape. Image: Spaceflight Now SpaceX completed double-header launch night as the end of the year approached. A Falcon 9 rocket launched the Starlink 6-36…
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How many rockets did SpaceX launch in 2023?
Starship not included in success and launch rates. Number of launches: 98 (Falcon 9: 91, Falcon Heavy: 5, Starship: 2) Non-Starlink launches: 34 Launch success rate: 100% Launch rate: 3.8 days (Needed for 100 launches: 3.65 or lower) East Coast launches: 68 (LC-39A: 13, SLC-40: 55) Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase) West Coast launches: 28…
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China’s space station listed as top engineering achievements
China’s space station has been selected as Global Top 10 Engineering Achievements 2023. The results were finalized through a global collection of nominations, expert selection and recommendations, a public questionnaire and deliberation by the selection committee, according to a report published on Wednesday in Engineering, the flagship journal of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. These…