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SpaceX Set to Launch Australian Telecom Satellite from Florida

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a secretive payload known as 'Optus-X' from Kennedy Space Center. The mission, also referred to as 'TD7' by SpaceX, is scheduled for November 17 with a favorable weather forecast. The payload's details remain undisclosed, but speculation suggests it may involve a contract between Northrop Grumman and SpaceLogistics for a Mission Robotic Vehicle. The launch will mark SpaceX's 82nd mission from Launch Complex 39A, tying the number of Space Shuttle launches from the same pad.

via Spaceflight Now|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"ISRO's Aditya-L1 Satellite Successfully Enters Solar Orbit to Illuminate Sun Studies"

India's Aditya-L1 solar observation mission, launched by ISRO in September, has successfully entered the sun's orbit after a four-month journey. Positioned at Lagrange Point 1, the mission aims to study the sun's corona and its effects on space weather, which is crucial for understanding the impact on satellites, including those in crowded low Earth orbit. This achievement marks another milestone for India's space exploration, following their Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, and distinguishes ISRO as the first Asian space agency to place a mission in orbit around the sun.

via Al Jazeera English|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission Poised for Final Orbit Insertion in Historic Solar Endeavor"

India's first solar observation mission, Aditya-L1, is about to reach its destination at the Lagrange point 1 (L1), a stable point in space between the Earth and the Sun, after a four-month journey. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans a final maneuver to position the spacecraft to continuously monitor the Sun. Aditya-L1 carries seven scientific instruments to study various aspects of the Sun, including its corona, photosphere, and chromosphere. The mission aims to enhance understanding of solar activity and its effects on space weather, which can impact satellites and Earth. If successful, India will join an elite group of nations with dedicated solar observation capabilities.

via BBC|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission Approaches Historic Sun Orbit Insertion"

India's first solar observation mission, Aditya-L1, is about to reach its destination at the Lagrange point 1 (L1), a stable point in space between the Earth and the Sun, after a four-month journey. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans a final maneuver to position the spacecraft to continuously monitor the Sun. Aditya-L1 carries seven scientific instruments to study various aspects of the Sun, including its corona, photosphere, and chromosphere. The mission aims to enhance understanding of solar activity and its effects on space weather, which can impact satellites and Earth. If successful, India will join an elite group of nations with dedicated solar observation capabilities.

via BBC.com|

##adityal1 #isro

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"India's Twin Satellites to Simulate Eclipse for Sun Corona Study"

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch the Proba-3 mission on India's PSLV rocket to demonstrate precision formation flying and create an artificial eclipse. This mission involves two satellites, an Occulter and a Coronagraph, flying 150 meters apart to block out the Sun's light and study the solar corona. The mission aims to provide insights into coronal mass ejections and measure the Sun's energy output, potentially advancing our understanding of space weather and Earth's climate. The Proba-3 mission is a pioneering step towards new formation-flying space telescopes.

via IndiaTimes|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"OSIRIS-APEX Mission Embarks on Solar Flyby En Route to Asteroid Exploration"

NASA's spacecraft, OSIRIS-APEX, previously known as OSIRIS-REx, successfully completed its first close solar flyby on its extended mission to asteroid Apophis. The spacecraft, which had previously collected samples from asteroid Bennu, is now undertaking a challenging journey that includes flying closer to the Sun than it was designed for and using innovative techniques to protect itself from the intense heat. This mission will help study asteroid Apophis before its close approach to Earth in 2029, an asteroid once considered a potential threat but now deemed safe for the next century.

via Gizmodo|

##asteroidapophis #nasa

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Crafting the Ideal Vegetarian Meal for Mars-bound Astronauts"

Researchers have developed an optimal vegetarian salad meal designed to meet the nutritional needs of male astronauts on long-term space missions, which can be sustainably grown in space. The meal includes soybeans, poppy seeds, barley, kale, peanuts, sweet potato, and sunflower seeds, chosen for their nutrient efficiency and minimal farming requirements. Taste tests on Earth have yielded positive feedback, and future research will focus on meals for female astronauts and expanding crop variety.

via Phys.org|

##astronautnutrition #optimalmeal

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Space Rivals: X-37B's Secretive Orbit and SpaceX's Spectacular Dual Launch"

Boeing and SpaceX have revealed footage of the secretive X-37B spaceplane, operated by the U.S. Space Force, with an extended payload module. The video, part of a montage shown before the latest X-37B launch, depicts the vehicle separating from its launch rocket during the OTV-6 mission in 2020. The X-37B's missions remain largely classified, fueling speculation about their purposes, which could range from intelligence and surveillance to space-based weapons. The recent launch, OTV-7, utilized a Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time, potentially placing the X-37B in a higher orbit and expanding its operational capabilities. Details about the mission are limited, but it is known to include experiments on space domain awareness technologies and the effects of radiation on materials.

via The War Zone|

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