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Space42, in partnership with ICEYE, has successfully launched the second phase of its Foresight satellite #constellation. Launch Details: Deployed via Exolaunch on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission. Enhances geospatial insights with increased speed and precision. "The successful launch...reaffirms our commitment to advancing the regional and global SpaceTech industry," says Karim Michel Sabbagh. Key Benefits: Supports UAE’s Earth Observation Space Program. Provides high-resolution images regardless of weather or light. Aids in disaster mitigation, maritime surveillance, and urban mobility. "The expansion...has furthered the UAE’s position as a global leader," comments Hasan AlHosani. Future Prospects: Complete SAR constellation by 2027. Frequent revisits to the Middle East for real-time data. Joint venture to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE. Rafal Modrzewski, CEO of ICEYE, stated: “ICEYE’s satellites combine small size with high performance. We celebrate the second mission launch for Space42 and anticipate further collaboration to enhance UAE’s space capabilities.” https://lnkd.in/g75R2wzF #SpaceTech #Innovation #EarthObservation #UAE #Satellite #Geospatial

SpaceX is continuing its pace of launching and orbital mission an average of every two days with its next Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-12 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) is set for 11:21 a.m. EST (1621 UTC) on Friday. This will be SpaceX’s 5th Falcon 9 launch in 2025. In its forecast issued on Thursday, the 45th Weather Squadron forecast a greater than 95 percent chance of favorable weather at liftoff, citing no weather constraints. The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, tail number B1067 in the SpaceX fleet, will be making a record-setting 25th launch and landing attempt. It previously launched four flights to the International Space Station, the Galileo L13 mission for the European Commission and 13 previous batches of Starlink satellites. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, B1067 aims to land on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions.’ If successful, it will mark the 106th booster landing on JRTI and the 395th booster landing to date. Among the 21 Starlink satellites onboard the Falcon 9 rocket are 13 that feature Direct to Cell capabilities. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hasn’t granted full implementation of the DTC service, on Thursday, it once again authorized emergency use for those impacted by the fires in the greater Los Angeles area. Earlier in the day, SpaceX announced it would be providing a month of free Starlink service to those impacted by the fires. It also sent free kits to agencies, organizations and shelters helping to respond to the deadly and destructive fires. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/g-FkBJYm #DTC #SpaceX #Starlink #Falcon9

🛰️📡 100 antennas and counting. With Safran - Space’s growing network, no satellite can escape our watchful eye—even in the most crowded orbits. 🌌 From GEO to NGSO (LEO, MEO, and Cis-Lunar), we’re securing space for your missions.   As space becomes more contested, protecting satellite operations is more critical than ever. That’s why we are celebrating the deployment of the 100th LEGION 200 antenna for our WeTrack project, installed at La Teste-de-Buch, with another 25 to 30 already planned for 2025. Our network is growing to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving space surveillance environment.   Our customers’ challenges are clear: 🔴 How do you safeguard assets? 🔴 How do you anticipate collision and detect failures and threats? 🔴 How do you maintain real-time situational awareness?   With WeTrack and WeWatch, we provide the solutions: ✅ WeWatch: Surveillance and detection of satellite activities as well as spectral awareness detecting interference or disruptive events. ✅ WeTrack: Continous and Precise satellite tracking to quickly identify behavior changes.   Powered by the world’s largest private passive RF network, our WeTrack service delivers unparalleled tactical and strategic insights. 

SpaceX is preparing for its final two Falcon 9 launches of November, using launch pads in both Florida and California. First up is the Starlink 6-65 mission, which will likely add another 24 Starlink satellites to the company’s rapidly growing mega-constellation. Liftoff is set for no earlier than midnight (0500 UTC) on Nov. 30. Heading into the midnight mission, the 45th Weather Squadron forecast an 85 percent chance for favorable weather at liftoff, citing thick clouds along with gusty winds as potential concerns. “Precipitation is expected to be done heading into the primary launch window at midnight, but the question of clouds remains,” launch weather officers wrote in their forecast. “Most models still show an extensive post-frontal cloud deck hanging around, potentially flirting with the freezing level, and thus becoming a launch weather concern. “Factors that play into this will also include how quickly winds above the surface swing out of the north-northeast and reinforce the post-frontal inversion. The most problematic cloud decks will push south through the window, though a low-topped stratocumulus deck will likely remain. Post-frontal winds will also be a watch item, though the strongest winds will occur a few hours ahead of the window with speeds, while remaining breezy, diminishing through the late night.” The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, tail number B1083 in the SpaceX fleet, will launch for a sixth time. It previously supported the launches of Crew-8, Polaris Dawn, CRS-31 and two Starlink missions. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, B1083 will land on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions.’ If successful, this will be the 100th booster landing for JRTI and the 376th booster landing to date. SpaceX is poised to launch another Falcon 9 rocket as soon as about three hours after the Starlink 6-65 mission. The NROL-126 mission is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be the latest flight for the National Reconnaissance Office as part of what it calls its proliferated architecture. #SpaceX #Starlink #Falcon9

🛰🎉Celebrating five years of EDRS-C! On 6 August 2019, we launched EDRS-C, as part of our public-private partnership with Airbus, the second satellite in the European Data Relay System. This high-tech satellite is a vital part in providing near-real-time data relay services, accelerating emergency response to forest fires, floods, and other crises. The geostationary position allows the constellation to maintain a nearly constant connection with low-Earth orbiting satellites, eliminating delays of up to 90 minutes caused by the need for direct line-of-sight with ground stations. 🌎Leveraging advanced laser technology, EDRS-C can transmit data at unprecedented speeds, reducing the time it takes for Earth Observation satellites to send information to ground users. 🚀Relive the launch 👉 https://lnkd.in/epc2sp-t #esa #europeanspaceagency #airbus #edrs #datarelay #earthobservation #satellite #connectivity #anniversary #europe #european #frenchguiana #satellites #copernicus #ariane5 #ariane6

Current space treaties make it illegal to touch another country's satellites, but what about another country's space debris? The more megaconstellations that get sent up will eventually create exponentially more debris. Why? Because they are designed to be quick and cheap to build, and if one satellite dies, many others can replace it. But the dead satellite does not go away. It could be in orbit for centuries before it finally burns up in the atmosphere. Now is the time to get serious about garbage cleanup in orbit. Is there a company willing to do both the technological and the legal challenge of making orbital paths safer for future spaceships?

🚀 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐗 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝟑𝐛 𝐦𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 SpaceX successfully launched the O3b mPOWER 7 and 8 satellites for SES on December 17, 2024, marking its third Falcon 9 mission within 24 hours. Liftoff occurred at 5:26 p.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, despite challenging weather conditions. The satellites are part of SES's medium Earth orbit (MEO) broadband network, designed to serve millions of users globally. This mission follows earlier launches of O3b mPOWER satellites, which faced power module issues. SES has implemented fixes for future satellites, including operational adjustments and hardware replacements. The Falcon 9 booster, flying its first mission, landed successfully on the droneship Just Read the Instructions, ensuring its potential for reuse. SES plans to complete its constellation with additional launches through 2026. Screenshot: spacex.com Stay updated with the latest insights by visiting xpylon.com. https://lnkd.in/dU6rfnVd #Aerospace #Aviation #SpaceX # #SatelliteLaunch # #TechnologyInnovation

Call me crazy, we probably need to put more emphasis on controlled deorbit. This year alone there were several incidents where “it’ll burn up in orbit” lead to less than spectacular results. Someone hit a house with space junk. Controlled deorbit is not only the safe option, it also helps keep space clean. Orbotic Systems Inc has a mechanical device to safely and reliably deorbit smallsats and ESPA class sats. If you’re a SmallSat operator, look up their D3. It’s the responsible thing to do. #spacejunk #smallsat #deorbit

A communications satellite broke apart into smaller fragments in geostationary orbit after an unexpected failure rendered it irrecoverable, littering space with more junk that increases the chance of collision with other spacecraft. The Intelsat 33e satellite, designed to provide communication services to Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, lost power after experiencing an anomaly on Saturday, satellite provider Intelsat announced. “We are working closely with Boeing, the satellite manufacturer, to address the situation,” the company wrote in its statement. “Based on the information available to us, we believe it is unlikely that the satellite will be recoverable.” Shortly afterwards, the U.S. Space Force confirmed the breakup of Intelsat 33e and began tracking 20 pieces of debris associated with the satellite. “S4S [U.S. Space Forces-Space] has observed no immediate threats and is continuing to conduct routine conjunction assessments to support the safety and sustainability of the space domain,” the Space Force wrote on X. It’s not clear why the satellite broke apart, but it may have been due to its propulsion system exploding. So far, the satellites are not looking too good. The first satellite, Intelsat-29e, suffered a failure in 2019, just three years after its launch, due to either a meteoroid impact or a wiring flaw that caused an electrostatic discharge due to increased solar weather activity, according to SpaceNews. (My money is on the wiring flaw). #space #debris #satellites #boeing #spaceforce https://lnkd.in/gEdm5h5v