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aviation1 year ago•5 min saved

Space Balloon 'Spaceship Neptune' Begins Unmanned Test Flight

Space Perspective is advancing its Spaceship Neptune balloon and capsule for commercial flights, launching from a floating spaceport at sea. The innovative system uses a complex roller mechanism aboard the MS Voyager to deploy the balloon, which gently ascends to 100,000 feet. The ship, a former offshore supply vessel, has been refitted with luxury amenities and advanced technology for safe and sustainable space travel. The first uncrewed test flight was successful, paving the way for commercial operations by 2026.

via Robb Report|

#aviation #commercialspaceflight #floatingspaceport

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Peregrine's Historic Launch: Pittsburgh's Leap in the Lunar Race with NASA and Private Sector"

NASA, in collaboration with private companies, is targeting moon landings in 2024 as part of the Artemis program. The first American soft landing on the moon in over 50 years could occur on February 23 with Astrobotic's spacecraft, potentially preceded by Intuitive Machines' lander. United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket, powered by Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, will have its inaugural flight. NASA is also preparing for the Artemis II crewed lunar orbit mission, while SpaceX continues testing its Starship for future lunar landings. The space industry is bustling with upcoming missions, including private astronaut missions, international efforts, and the expansion of satellite constellations.

via The Washington Post|

##artemisprogram #commercialspaceflight

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Vulcan Rocket's Maiden Voyage: U.S. Moon Landing Endeavors and Robotics Milestones"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for the inaugural launch of its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral, scheduled for the early hours of Monday. The Vulcan Centaur rocket, which aims to be a more price-competitive option with US engines, represents ULA's bid to challenge SpaceX's dominance in the launch sector. The test flight is significant, carrying payloads including the first commercial mission to soft-land on the moon, and is crucial for NASA's Artemis program. Success with Vulcan is essential for ULA to increase its launch frequency and remain competitive in the commercial spaceflight industry.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

##artemisprogram #capecanaveral

science-and-space2 years ago•3 min saved

Navajo Nation Urges NASA to Halt Moon Mission Over Human Remains Concerns

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's request to delay a private mission by United Launch Alliance and Astrobotic that plans to place human remains on the moon, which the Navajo Nation considers a sacred space. The mission, set to launch on January 8, will carry scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis program and memorial payloads by Celestis and Elysium Space. NASA officials stated that they do not have the authority to regulate commercial payloads and that the mission is a commercial effort, not a government one. An interagency group is reviewing the Navajo Nation's objections and request for delay.

via Space.com|

##commercialspaceflight #moonmission

science-and-technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"Next-Gen Lunar Missions: Swarming Robots, DNA Payloads, and Historic US Landings"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is set to launch on January 8, marking the first commercial spacecraft to attempt a Moon landing. The mission will carry over 20 payloads, including scientific instruments from NASA, a swarm of Mexican robots, a German radiation detector, and a small rover from Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, it will transport non-scientific items like a piece of Mount Everest, a time capsule, memorials, and even cryptocurrency tokens. This diverse cargo represents a new era of lunar exploration that blends scientific research with cultural and commercial endeavors.

via Gizmodo|

##astrobotic #commercialspaceflight