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space-and-astronomy1 year ago

"SpaceX Rocket Photobombs Moon in Award-Winning Shot"

Photographer Pascal Fouquet captured an award-winning shot of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket transiting the full moon during the launch of USSF-52, winning the United States' National Award for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Fouquet's skillful capture, taken with a Nikon D850, required precise timing and exposure to highlight the moon while the rocket passed in front of it. The photo was taken during the launch of the United States Space Force X-37B spaceplane, marking the spacecraft's seventh mission.

via Livescience.com|
#moon#photography#rocket-launch
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launch of X-37B Spaceplane Delayed to December 28"

SpaceX's plans for multiple launches this week have been plagued by delays due to unfavorable weather and technical issues. The Falcon Heavy launch, carrying the Air Force's X-37B spaceplane, has been delayed indefinitely, with a new launch date set for no earlier than December 28. The Starlink mission from Florida has also been delayed multiple times and is now scheduled for Sunday, with a 35% chance of happening. The California Starlink mission has been pushed back to December 28 as well. The crowded launch schedule in January may require some missions to be moved to different launch pads.

via Space Explored|
#falcon-heavy#launch-delays#space
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch of secretive X-37B space plane delayed due to ground issue

SpaceX has postponed the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane atop its Falcon Heavy rocket due to a ground issue. The launch, known as USSF-52, was scheduled for Monday night but has been rescheduled for the next available launch opportunity. The X-37B mission will be the first to ride atop a Falcon Heavy and aims to operate in new orbital regimes, experiment with space domain awareness technologies, and investigate radiation effects on NASA materials.

via Space.com|
#falcon-heavy#launch-scrubbed#space
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch of secretive X-37B spaceplane delayed multiple times

SpaceX has postponed the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane aboard its Falcon Heavy rocket due to a ground issue. The new launch target is set for Wednesday, December 13. The X-37B mission will be the first to ride atop a Falcon Heavy, allowing it to reach higher orbits. The space plane's primary purpose is to test new instruments and technologies, with most details about its missions classified.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#falcon-heavy#launch#space
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launches Top-Secret X-37B Military Spaceplane for US Space Force"

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch the secretive X-37B military spaceplane, operated by the U.S. military, in the USSF-52 mission. This will be the seventh mission for the X-37B, but the first time it will fly aboard the Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission aims to expand the X-37B's flight envelope and enable unique experimentation opportunities. Many details about the mission, including its orbit and activities after liftoff, remain undisclosed. The launch was delayed by 24 hours to allow for additional pre-launch checkouts.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon-heavy#military-spaceplane#space
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Fifth Falcon Heavy Launch of 2023: Live Coverage of Static Fire Test"

SpaceX is preparing for a static fire test of the Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of its fifth launch of 2023, which will carry the U.S. military's secretive X-37B spaceplane. The USSF-52 mission is scheduled for liftoff on December 10 and will be the first time the Falcon Heavy is used for the X-37B project. This will be the fifth mission for the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate in 2023. The launch contract was awarded to SpaceX as part of the Phase 1A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) procurement, and the mission is valued at about $155 million.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon-heavy#space#spacex
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Set to Launch X-37B Spaceplane"

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch the X-37B spaceplane for the USSF-52 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 8th. The X-37B, a reusable unmanned spacecraft, has previously flown on the Atlas V and Falcon 9 rockets. The exact orbit for this mission is classified, but it is expected to be higher than previous missions. The Falcon Heavy cores assigned to this launch will include Booster 1064 and 1065 as side boosters, which will land back at Landing Zones 1 and 2, and Booster 1084 as the center core, which will be expended and splash down in the Atlantic Ocean. This will be the fifth Falcon Heavy launch of 2023 if it proceeds as scheduled.

via TESLARATI|
#falcon-heavy#kennedy-space-center#space
space2 years ago

SpaceX to Launch Mysterious X-37B Space Plane for Space Force on Dec. 7

SpaceX will launch the U.S. Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane on a Falcon Heavy rocket on December 7th. This will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy, and little is known about its capabilities. The mission will involve launching experimental payloads and testing future space domain awareness technologies. The space plane may be carrying heavier payloads or have a new hardware configuration. Additionally, the mission will include a NASA experiment to test the effects of space-based radiation on plant seeds during long-duration spaceflight.

via Space.com|
#falcon-heavy#space#space-force