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Experimental Satellite

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space-and-technology2 years ago

"Rapid Success: Kuaizhou-1A Rocket Completes 4th Mission in 18 Days"

China successfully launched a classified experimental satellite, Tianxing-1 (02), into orbit using the Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket, marking the fourth mission of this kind in 18 days. Little is known about the satellite, but it is believed to be used for experiments related to space environment detection and may have military applications. The rocket, operated by Expace and developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, has demonstrated its capability to launch multiple missions in a short timeframe, showcasing China's growing presence in space exploration.

space-technology2 years ago

Pentagon to Launch First Experimental Navigation Satellite in 50 Years.

The Pentagon is set to launch Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), the first experimental navigation satellite in 50 years, which could improve the nation's satellite-navigation capabilities. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, NTS-3 recently completed testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The satellite will test technologies that allow GPS connections to be maintained in military conflict zones and will operate in a near-geosynchronous orbit for approximately one year.