Tag: Space
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Rocket Report: A blue mood at Blue; Stoke Space fires a shot over the bow
Welcome to Edition 7.31 of the Rocket Report! The unfortunate news this week concerns layoffs. Blue Origin announced a 10 percent cut in its workforce as the company aims to get closer to breaking even. More broadly in the space industry, there is unease about what the Trump administration’s cuts to NASA and other federal…
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Citing too much “bureaucracy,” Blue Origin to cut 10 percent of its workforce
A little less than a month after the successful debut of its New Glenn rocket, Blue Origin’s workforce will be trimmed by 10 percent. The cuts were announced during an all-hands meeting on Thursday morning led by the rocket company’s chief executive, Dave Limp. During the gathering, Limp cited “business strategy” as the rationale for…
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What is International Space Station (ISS)?
The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station that was assembled in low earth orbit (LEO) by the United States and Russia, with assistance and components from a multinational consortium. It is a collaborative effort between multiple space agencies, including Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Federal Space Agency of Russia (Roscosmos), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency…
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What is NASA-STD-5001 Standard?
NASA-STD-5001 Standard was developed by NASA to establish a set of requirements for Structural Design and Test Factors of Safety for Spaceflight Hardware. Key Components of NASA-STD-5001 Standard Factors of Safety (FOS): Factors of Safety (FOS) are critical in aerospace engineering to ensure that structures can withstand the loads and conditions they will encounter during their…
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What is ECSS-E-ST-20 Standard?
ECSS-E-ST-20 is a European space standard that provides a framework for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for space projects. It defines the environmental and EMC conditions that a space system must withstand and provides guidelines for the design and testing of space systems to ensure their compliance with these conditions. The standard covers a…
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What is NASA-STD-4009 Standard?
NASA-STD-4009 is the Space Telecommunications Radio System (STRS) Architecture Standard, developed by NASA to provide a common framework for the design and implementation of software-defined radio (SDR) systems used in space missions. Traditional radio systems used in space missions were often custom-built, leading to high development costs, limited reusability, and challenges in incorporating advancements in…
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What is ECSS-E-ST-60 Standard?
ECSS-E-ST-60 is a European space standard that covers the requirements for launch and the early orbit phase of space missions and that provides a framework for the design, analysis, testing, and verification of launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) operations for space projects. It includes the processes and procedures for launch operations, such as launch…
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What is Third Generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS)?
The third Generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS) is equipped with a range of advanced capabilities, aimed at enhancing space communication to unprecedented levels. The Multiple Access Antenna features 32 receive antenna elements and 15 transmit antenna elements, allowing for efficient and robust communication. Utilizing S-band communications and Left Hand Circular (LHC) polarization, the…
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What is Space Situational Awareness (SSA)?
Situational awareness in space (SSA) is the knowledge and understanding of position, motion, and properties of objects in space, such as satellites, debris, and other space-based assets. It includes tracking of space objects, forecasting orbits, and evaluating threats and dangers that can affect satellites, spacecrafts, or even Earth. With countless satellites, discarded rocket stages, and…
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What is First Generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS)?
The First Generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS) possess a range of impressive capabilities designed to support seamless communication in space. Its Multiple Access Antenna is equipped with 30 elements, with 12 duplexed for transmit and 30 for receive operations. It facilitates S-band communications with circular polarization in the Left Hand Circular (LHC) orientation.…