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Author: Carter Palmer

Featured / Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms / Space Systems

Falcon 9 First Stage Launches for the 17th Time

September 20, 2023September 22, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

On Tuesday September 19, a Falcon 9 first stage launched for the 17th time. This feat set a record for reusability in spaceflight. As the industry pursues reusability, in part …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Software-Defined Networking and Orbits – What Is the Best Way Forward?

September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

In a recent interview, Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of the Defense and Government Systems Division at Hughes, shed some light on the future of space architecture in …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Lunar Landings: One a Success, the Other Not

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

Two missions were recently destined for a lunar landing: India’s Chandrayaan-3 and Russia’s Luna-25. Both were destined for the vicinity of the lunar south pole, with Chandrayaan-3 successfully landing on …

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Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms / Space Systems

Ariane 6 First Launch Slated for 2024; Europe Without a Rocket

August 21, 2023September 20, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

Originally planned for a 2023 inaugural launch, Ariane 6 will now likely launch in 2024, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The delay is reportedly due to some software …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

End of an Era for Antares

August 9, 2023August 8, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

On the evening of August 2, in an otherwise nominal launch, the Antares 230+ lifted off with the Cygnus CRS-19 payload destined for the International Space Station. As unremarkable as …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

U.S. Space Force Wants Its Own Commercial Reserve

August 3, 2023August 15, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

The U.S. Space Force issued a Request for Information on July 24 for a Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.  The CASR would be similar in concept to the U.S. Air Force’s …

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Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms / Space Systems

Russia Resumes Launches to the ISS from Baikonur

June 26, 2023June 28, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

Without any fanfare, Russia has apparently resumed launches from Baikonur to the International Space Station. As reported by a few outlets, including Forecast International, Russian space assets were impounded by …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Russia Agrees to ISS Extension of Operations

May 2, 2023May 1, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

  In a surprise move, Russia and Roscosmos have agreed to an extension of International Space Station operations to 2028 as reported by TASS, joining other partner nations in the …

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Featured / Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Satellite 2023 Top Five Takeaways

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

After attending  the Satellite 2023 show recently held in Washington, DC, here are the top five topics that stood out. Neutron on Track; Waterborne Operations Moving Forward Rocket Lab confirmed …

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Featured / Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms / Space Systems

Starship Fails to Separate; Mission Hailed as a Success

April 21, 2023May 30, 2023 - by Carter Palmer

On April 20, Starship and the Super Heavy booster were mated for the first time for an orbital test of the Starship system. Although the rocket cleared the launch pad, …

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