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space-exploration1 year ago

"Upcoming Space Coast Launches: A Schedule Overview"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the pace of launches could ramp up to a near twice-weekly rate by the end of 2024. The upcoming launch schedule includes missions such as the PACE satellite, Intuitive Machines IM-1 lunar lander, and SpaceX Crew-8, with plans for missions like Axiom-4 and Europe Clipper in October 2024. Additionally, the article provides a detailed list of past launches in 2023 and 2024, showcasing the variety of missions and payloads launched from the Space Coast.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#cape-canaveral-space-force-station#kennedy-space-center#orbital-missions
space2 years ago

"China's Space Ambitions Soar: From Satellites to Space Planes"

The Chinese Space Plane, Shenlong, has begun its third orbital mission, with no indication of how long it will remain in orbit. The spacecraft is similar in size to the American X-37B and is expected to be useful for up to 20 launches. The X-37B, developed by NASA and now operated by the U.S. Air Force, has completed multiple secretive orbital missions, testing new technologies and releasing small satellites. Both the Chinese and American spaceplanes have raised speculation about their activities in orbit, including the potential use of unregistered cubesats for testing new anti-satellite weapons.

via Strategy Page|
#chinese-space-plane#cubesats#orbital-missions
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Impressive Year: Quick Launches, Successful Landings, and New Satellites Deployed.

SpaceX has broken its own record for the shortest time duration between two launches, with two Falcon 9 rockets launched within four hours and 12 minutes. The company has launched 19 orbital missions this year and is on pace to launch approximately 90 rockets before the end of 2023. SpaceX's main competitors have launched only three rockets this year, while China has launched 11. Although SpaceX is not yet at airline-like operations, it has made significant progress in the past decade.

via Ars Technica|
#elon-musk#falcon-9#orbital-missions