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Kongsberg NanoAvionics performed a Successful Collision Avoidance Maneuver ️: NanoAvionics performed a collision avoidance maneuver using ENPULSION NANO propulsion system! With a series of 3 firings onboard a NanoAvionics-built satellite, they successfully reduced the probability of collision from a concerning 1.99e-4 to 5.94e-8 for an undisclosed customer. This is a remarkable feat that underscores the vital role of active in-space mobility for spacecraft. This mission highlights the importance of keeping our space infrastructure safe and enabling the sustainable use of our orbital resources. By having the ability to maneuver, satellites can avoid collisions and ensure the continued operation of critical space assets. #spacetech #collisionavoidance #NanoAvionics #sustainability #propulsion

The #Starship #TestFlight on March 14th achieved partial success: Positives: - Liftoff and initial flight were successful. - Starship upper stage reached its planned suborbital trajectory. - Completed maneuvers like payload bay door opening and in-space propellant transfer. Negatives: - Super Heavy booster landing failed, impacting the water at high speed. Therefore, while the Starship upper stage performed well, the overall test wasn't entirely successful due to the booster's failed landing. #SpaceX #SpaceIndustry https://lnkd.in/eqA6Nkzv

What a wild day! Starship’s flight-6 had a nominal lift-off and ascent. The booster was directed to abort a tower catch and execute a soft landing in the ocean since all safety checks for catch were not met. The ship executed an in-orbit engine relight and maintained accuracy even with a trajectory that demanded a higher degree of control through its flaps. Thermal protection system experiments conducted in the ship were also very helpful in validating design plans for future. Ship milestones are significant for a few reasons : > It is notoriously difficult to test engines on ground for starting conditions that combine microgravity with near zero ambient temperatures. In-orbit relight is a crucial test that can only be qualified in space. > An in-orbit re-light capability is essential for orbit changes and de-orbiting which sets up the Starship for orbital missions with payload deploys. > The demonstration of flap controls with the more aggressive path paves the way for ship catch and eventual reuse > Thermal protection system data helps in making a rapidly reusable design for future . Looking forward to learning from flight data and coming back with flight-7! #spacex #rockets #starship #spacetechnology #space

OneWeb has a constellation of more than 600 low-Earth orbit satellites serving broadcasters, #telecommunications companies and #radio stations. #satellite #space #manufacturing #manufacturingengineering #industria #industry #industrialdesign #industrial #manufacturer #manufacture #manufacturers #mexico #aeronautical #aeroplanes #aerospaceengineer #aerospacecomponents #aerospace #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceengineering #airplane #process #development #economy #supplychain #design #air #flight

Very important confirmation to prepare next Vega C flight

#SpaceX #Starship Flight 4: A Fiery Success! On June 6th, 2024, SpaceX launched Starship Flight 4, the fourth test flight of their massive Starship launch vehicle. This flight was a thrilling display of power and progress, with both successes and valuable lessons learned. Key Objectives Achieved: 🔸Super Heavy Booster Landing: The Super Heavy booster successfully performed a "soft landing" splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, demonstrating its ability to return to Earth for reuse. 🔸Starship Reentry and Maneuvers: Starship survived the extreme heat of atmospheric re-entry and completed a planned flip maneuver before a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

The payload stack on recently launched Transporter-11 mission by SpaceX is a great example of integration engineering.the payload adapters and release mechanisms are all designed in-house and every customer payload is mounted such that it stays within the tight operational limits imposed by the design. We need to bring together Dynamics, Mechanisms, Avionics and Controls to deliver these cargo in their precise orbits. Transporter missions have been a boon to small satellite operators who get to save cost and launch reliably with these ride-share missions. #spacex #rockets #spacetechnology #satellites

Starship Flight Test 4, excerpted from Monthly Space News 2024/06 Starship's successful flight test 4 by SpaceX launched June 8, 2024. It was similar to flight test 3, including demonstrating orbital velocity and altitude without going into orbit. Due to changes since flight test 3, Starship achieved goals of controlled soft ocean vertical landings for both stages. Testing also included some smaller items like deleting two of the protective heat tiles to measure the impact. Starlink satellite communication allowed real time viewing even through the plasma generated by the heat of hypersonic re-entry. Problems included 2 booster engine failures, and a control flap that almost melted off, but neither prevented success. Some future test requirements were also reviewed.  Available at  https://lnkd.in/gJjHANUS  (YouTube video, 13 minutes) #Starship #Starlink #flightTest #test #SpaceX

Aerospace is a realm where dreams take flight, and the impossible becomes a launchpad for innovation. It's not just about defying gravity; it's about redefining what's possible. In this industry, we're the architects of the sky, crafting marvels that push the boundaries of human achievement. It's a place where imagination and engineering collide, propelling us to new heights. #aerospace #aviation #space #engineering #avgeek #pilot #aircraft #NASA #SpaceX #technology #innovation #flight #rockets #satellites #aviationlovers #astronaut #Boeing #Airbus #Mars #ISS #FutureOfFlight #AviationPhotography #AerospaceEngineering #PilotLife #NextGenAviation