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European Space Standards
European Space Agency (ESA) has developed space standards in Europe. These standards cover a wide range of aspects related to space missions, space systems, and space technology. Standard Name Purpose ECSS-E-ST-10 Framework for system engineering processes in space missions. ECSS-E-ST-20 Framework for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for space missions. ECSS-E-ST-30 Framework for electrical…
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Rules for Management of International Cooperation in Lunar Samples and Scientific Data
Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 In order to effectively promote the joint research and application of lunar samples and promote the international sharing of scientific achievements, these Rules are established in accordance with the Procedures for Requesting Lunar Samples and Procedures for Requesting Scientific Data of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration Programs of China National…
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ESA’s Trailblazing Aeolus Mission Comes to a Historic End
Aeolus, ESA’s wind mission reentered Earth’s atmosphere on 28 July at around 21:00 CEST above Antarctica, confirmed by US Space Command. The reentry comes after a series of complex manoeuvres that lowered Aeolus’ orbit from an altitude of 320 km to just 120 km to reenter the atmosphere and burn up. Crucially, these manoeuvres –…
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Last Antares rocket using Russian, Ukrainian parts launches space station cargo
Update: The Antares rocket lifted off the Cygnus cargo craft bound for the International Space Station on Tuesday after a trouble-free countdown. Cygnus was successfully placed in orbit about nine minutes after launch. It is due to berth at the space station on Friday. After a busy spring of spacecraft going to and from the…
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NASA Conducts Successful Tests of Solid Rocket Motors for Mars Ascent Vehicle
NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) recently reached some major milestones in support of the Mars Sample Return program. The Mars Ascent Vehicle would be the first launch of a rocket from the surface of another planet. The team developing MAV conducted successful tests of the first and second-stage solid rocket motors needed for the launch. …
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Delayed Falcon Heavy launch pushes back Crew 7 mission
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and the other members of the Crew-7 mission train at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, in the runup to launching to the International Space Station.Image: SpaceX The next quartet bound for the International Space Station will wait a bit longer before they can punch their ticket to space after Falcon Heavy…
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Astroscale Partners with Astro Digital for Innovative Docking Plate Integration
Astroscale, one of the global leaders in on-orbit servicing, announced a new partnership with Astro Digital US, a global provider of complete space-based systems and mission support. This partnership will see Astroscale’s Generation 2 Docking Plate incorporated into Astro Digital’s modular satellite bus for end-of-life servicing preparation, in a move towards responsible satellite operations. Establishing…
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Impulse Space Announces its Upcoming LEO Express-2 and LEO Express-3 Missions
Impulse Space, one of the leaders in the development of in-space transportation services for the inner solar system announced its LEO Express-2 and LEO Express-3 missions. These two missions will perform in-space services, including payload hosting, last-mile orbital delivery, constellation deployment, low-altitude maneuvers, and controlled atmospheric re-entry. They will be utilizing the same Mira vehicle in…
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Satcom Direct and Gilat to Collaborate on ESA Antenna for OneWeb Constellation
Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks have signed a strategic agreement to develop and supply new aviation antennas for OneWeb’s constellation, the companies announced Tuesday. Gilat will develop an electronically steered antenna (ESA) system, and Satcom Direct subsidiary Satcom Direct Avionics will work with OneWeb to develop the modem unit. The companies are targeting a…