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space20 days ago•7 min saved

Water to Rocket Fuel: A Startup's Bet on In-Orbit Propulsion

General Galactic, led by former SpaceX engineers, plans a fall orbital test of water-based propellant on a 1,100-pound satellite, using electrolysis to create hydrogen and oxygen for chemical propulsion and a Hall thruster for electric propulsion. If successful, it could boost satellite maneuverability and help lay the groundwork for a Mars refueling network—but the approach faces material and efficiency hurdles and remains a high-uncertainty, long-term bet; the team has raised about $10 million in VC.

via WIRED|

#general-galactic #hall-thruster #rocket-fuel

space4 months ago•4 min saved

Mystery Surrounds 56-Year-Old Skynet-1A Satellite's Unexpected Orbit Shift

Skynet-1A, a British military satellite launched in 1969 and inactive since 1971, has mysteriously changed its orbit in 2024, likely due to onboard thrusters being used, raising concerns about space debris and collision risks in congested geostationary orbit. The incident highlights issues of space debris management, historical record loss, and the need for responsible space stewardship.

via Indian Defence Review|

#geostationary-orbit #satellite-maneuvering #skynet-1a

defense-and-space-technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Impulse Space and Anduril Advance Autonomous Satellite Technologies for Rapid Space Operations

The US is advancing its space capabilities through a collaboration between Anduril and Impulse Space to develop a demonstration satellite for rapid rendezvous and proximity operations, utilizing innovative propulsion and imaging technologies to enhance military and commercial satellite operations, with plans for a significant mission in late 2026.

via Rude Baguette|

#anduril-industries #commercial-space-technology #defense-and-space-technology

spaceindustry1 year ago•5 min saved

"ULA's Ambitious Plan: Reusing Vulcan Rocket in Space"

United Launch Alliance is exploring the concept of keeping the upper stages of its Vulcan Centaur rockets in space to perform additional tasks such as satellite maneuvering and countering threats. The company's CEO, Tory Bruno, envisions a fleet of reusable upper stages in orbit, potentially opening up new missions for the company. ULA is also working on increasing its launch cadence and expanding its infrastructure to support future missions, while facing delays with the payload for its upcoming rocket launch.

via Defense One|

#reusable-upper-stage #satellite-maneuvering #space-industry