ULA 2020 Launch Highlights
Watch Blue Origin test the Crew Capsule on their New Shepard Rocket!
Blue Origin will be conducting the 14th flight of its New Shepard launch vehicle on the NS-14 mission. Blue Origin eventually aims to enable people (with a good amount of money) to purchase a ticket on a suborbital flight. This will be the inaugural flight of the fourth New Shepard booster – the very rocket that will soon carry humans. New Shepard only has the ability to launch on a suborbital trajectory with an apogee of 119 km (74 miles) – their record. Want to learn more?!? Read our Prelaunch Preview - https://everydayastronaut.com/ns-14-new-shepard/ 00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Prelaunch Preview
07:40 - Blue Origin Webcast Starts
21:09 - Hold Begins
41:27 - Countdown Resumed
52:49 - T Minus 1 Minute
53:49 - Liftoff
01:00:47 - Booster Landing
01:03:45 - Capsule Landing
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Blue Origin capsule carrying 'Mannequin Skywalker' lands
A Blue Origin capsule carrying a test mannequin named Skywalker in one of its seat and several astronaut experience upgrades landed after launching atop a New Shepard rocket on Jan. 14, 2021. Credit: Blue Origin
Don’t Miss the Green Run Hot Fire of NASA’s Moon Rocket
The date is set. NASA and its partners, Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne, will conduct a “hot fire” of the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on Jan. 16 at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The hot fire test is the eighth and final test of the SLS Green Run test series. Together with the previously completed structural test campaign and RS-25 test series, Green Run testing verifies the core stage and the engines are ready for NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon. NASA will broadcast the Green Run Hot Fire test live on NASA TV and the agency’s website. For more information about SLS and Green Run, visit https://www.nasa.gov/greenrun
The Nuclear Salt Water Rocket - Possibly the Craziest Rocket Engine Ever Imagined.
The Nuclear Salt Water Rocket is a rocket engine concept that uses a rapid nuclear reaction in a Uranium salt dissolved in water to create a high thrust, high efficiency engine which eclipses the performance of any rocket engine ever designed. It's a concept originally presented by Robert Zubrin, which is appealing because it looks more scientifically plausable than many other futuristic propulsion concepts. It's also scary on so many levels, using a propellent that has to be stabilized by specially designed tanks, and relies on managing a small nuclear explosion with power outputs of hundreds of gigawatts. The original paper can be read here:
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.1990-2371 And Atomic Rockets has a section on the device:
http://www.projectrho.com/public_html/rocket/enginelist2.php#nswr The Kerbal mod version is available as part of Nertea's "Far Future Technologies":
https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/199070-111x-far-future-technologies-jan-7/
Turksat 5A Mission
SpaceX is targeting 9:15 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 7 for launch of the Turksat 5A mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. There is a back-up opportunity available on Friday, January 8, with a four-hour launch window opening at 8:28 p.m. EST, or 01:28 UTC on January 9.
Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 03 and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing is also flight-proven: one half previously supported the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission and the other flew aboard the ANASIS-II mission.
Northrop Grumman Completes Second Qualification Test of Launch Abort Motor for Orion Spacecraft
In December 2018, we completed the second qualification test for the launch abort motor for NASA’s Orion Spacecraft. The motor fired for 5 seconds with a force of just under 370,000 pounds and will be used to pull the crewed capsule away from NASA's Space Launch System in the event of an emergency on the launch pad or during ascent. The next major milestone for the motor will be the Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test (AA-2) that will take place in 2019. Learn more about the motor here: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/nasas-artemis-program/ #NorthropGrumman
How Rocket Propellant Tanks Affect Rocket Guidance? Anti-slosh Baffles
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How SpaceX Recovers Falcon 9 after Drone Ship Landings - Port Canaveral Recovery Operations
Using footage from multiple Falcon 9 boosters, this video shows how SpaceX recovers their rockets from the deck of "Of Course I Still Love You" and "Just Read the Instructions" after a successful launch and landing. Video from Fleetcam, a partnership with Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar, and Stephen Marr (@spacecoast_stve). Edited by Brady Kenniston (@TheFavoritist) All content copyright to NSF. Not to be used elsewhere without explicit permission from NSF. 0:00 Booster returning to port
0:47 Tugs berthing ASDS
1:08 More crew and equipment board
1:38 Closeup booster pan
2:40 Sunrise at Port
3:22 Lifting Cap attached
5:13 Leg Retraction ops begin
6:50 SpaceX Fleet Ballet
8:10 Morning prep for lift
8:53 Octograbber release and retraction
9:07 Booster lifted off ASDS
10:17 Lifting cap removed
10:49 Booster rolled on long axis
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SpaceX Boca Chica: SN9 Passes Cryogenic Tank Test - Fires RCS Thrusters
Starship SN9 was loaded with liquid nitrogen and pressurized to confirm its tanks can withstand flight pressures. Reaction control system thrusters are also fired. Video & Photos from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Brady Kenniston (@TheFavoritist) All content copyright to NSF. Not to be used elsewhere without explicit permission from NSF. Click "Join" for access to early fast turnaround clips, exclusive discord access with the NSF team, etc - to support the channel. Rolling Updates and Discussion: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=72.0 Articles: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/?s=Starship NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/ L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.
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0:25 Venting Roars
1:15 Common Dome Getting Frosty
1:53 Both LOX & CH4 Tanks Venting
2:25 LOX Tank Getting Frosty
2:42 Reaction Control System Firing
5:14 Aft Section Venting
6:05 Detanking
Arianespace Flight VS25 - CSO-2 (EN)
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 1:42 p.m. local time, Arianespace successfully launched an Earth observation satellite for defense and security purposes from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America), using a medium-lift Soyuz launcher. This payload, CSO-2, is the second dedicated military observation satellite in France’s Optical Space Component (CSO – Composante Spatiale Optique), a program conducted by CNES and DGA for operation by the French Armed Forces and the country’s Space Command. The Optical Space Component comprises three identical satellites placed in polar orbits at different altitudes, with two assigned missions: reconnaissance for CSO-1 and CSO-3; identification for CSO-2. As a successor to the Helios 1 and 2 systems, the CSO system meets France’s operational requirements for global intelligence and strategic surveillance, providing up-to-date information about the geographic environment and in the support of operations. The CSO program is developed in a national framework within the program MUSIS (Multinational Space-based Imaging System). The CSO-2 satellite will acquire very-high-resolution images in the visible and infrared wavelengths – day or night and in fair weather – using a variety of imaging modes to meet a broad range of operational needs. CSO-2 is the 45th satellite launched by Arianespace for CNES and DGA. The CSO 1 spacecraft also was orbited by a Soyuz from the Guiana Space Center, with its launch performed on December 19, 2018. Arianespace’s order book backlog now includes 10 more missions for French institutions (CNES/DGA): CSO-3; Syracuse 4A and 4B; three satellites for the CERES system; and four satellites for the CO3D system (in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space). Airbus Defence and Space France built the CSO-2 satellite as prime contractor, with Thales Alenia Space France supplying the optical instrument. CSO-2 was the 130th satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space to be launched by Arianespace. Including today’s mission, Arianespace has now launched 75 defense and security satellites: 53 for France and its European partners, along with 22 for export. These spacecraft were designed for applications in secure telecommunications, as well as for Earth observation. Today’s launch, the 25th with Soyuz mission since its introduction at the Guiana Space Center in 2011, was Arianespace’s 10th and final launch of 2020. The year’s five Soyuz flights were conducted from three different spaceports: the Guiana Space Center; Baikonur Cosmodrome; and Vostochny Cosmodrome – providing exceptional flexibility for Arianespace’s launch services offering.
China launches new remote sensing satellite
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China to launch core module of space station in first half of 2021
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Soviet Space Dogs Crash Landed In Siberia, Saved By 'Christmas Miracle'
On December 22nd 1960, a pair of soviet space explorers - Kometa & Shutka were lost in Siberia after their rocket failed during launch. They weren't equipped to handle the conditions, and nobody expected to find them alive, but in the end they were lucky that the self destruct system and ejection hardware failed. They were recovered alive and one was eventually adopted. Many more details about this mission are on Anatoly Zak's Russian Space Web site:
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Coming Soon | VS25 – CSO-2
For its 10th and final launch of the year — and the fifth in 2020 with the Soyuz medium launcher — Arianespace will send the CSO-2 Earth observation satellite, intended for defense and security applications, into Sun-synchronous orbit. CSO-2 will be launched for the French CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales) space agency and the DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) defense procurement agency on behalf of the French Ministry of Defense. With this new launch at the service of France’s defense requirements, as well as for the capacity needs of several partner countries, Arianespace guarantees French and European autonomous access to space – a strategic priority. Flight VS25 will be performed from the Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS) in Sinnamary, French Guiana. Liftoff is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2020 at exactly: - 11:42:07 a.m., in Washington, D.C.
- 01:42:07 p.m., in Kourou, French Guiana,
- 16:42:07, Universal Time (UTC),
- 05:42:07 p.m., in Paris,
- 07:42:07 p.m., in Moscow,
- 01:42:07 a.m., in Tokyo on December 29, 2020 For further information, download the Flight VS25 Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/ Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace
ESA highlights 2020
2020 has been another year of progress for ESA. The launch and commissioning of Solar Orbiter heralded a new era of space science, whilst Eutelsat Konnect revolutionised telecommunications. The new Vega SSMS began a cost-effective new launch system for small satellites, deploying exciting new technologies such as PhiSat and ESAIL. ESA’s Earth Observation activities were also showcased, with the launch of Sentinel-6 and an international effort to monitor the environmental and economic impact of COVID-19. Gaia and Cheops yielded new findings about our universe; ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano returned successfully from orbit. With a lunar programme agreement signed and new steps being taken to control debris, ESA is set to begin 2021 at the forefront of space exploration. ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos
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Aerospace Update: Week of Dec. 18, 2020
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A CNSA Long March 8 Rocket Launches the Secret XJY-7 Payload
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SpaceX Boca Chica - Starship SN10 nosecone mate, while SN9 steals a flap
Starship SN10's nosecone was stacked in the windbreak on Saturday, although it was missing a flap, potentially donated to SN9, which was watching on during her own repairs. Video & Photos from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Brady Kenniston (@TheFavoritist) All content copyright to NSF. Not to be used elsewhere without explicit permission from NSF. Click "Join" for access to early fast turnaround clips, exclusive discord access with the NSF team, etc - to support the channel. Rolling Updates and Discussion: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=72.0 Articles: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/?s=Starship NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/ L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.
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(Join L2 and support NSF here: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/l2/) 0:00 Starship SN10’s Nosecone Stacked
2:59 Starship SN9 Repairs Continue
3:48 Workers Bury Conduit Near the Launch Site
4:37 Completion of the Orbital Launch Site Continues
5:00 Starship SN8 Wreckage
5:49 The Tank Farm Refills with Methane & Liquid Nitrogen
6:40 Tankzilla’s Counterweights Loaded onto Transporter
NROL-108 Mission
SpaceX is now targeting Saturday, December 19 for launch of the NROL-108 mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Saturday’s three-hour launch window opens at 9:00 a.m. EST, or 14:00 UTC, and closes at 12:00 p.m. EST, or 17:00 UTC. Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of SpaceX’s 19th and 20th cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station, a Starlink mission, and the SAOCOM 1B mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.