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SpaceX Set for Bandwagon-2 Rideshare Launch from Vandenberg with 30 Satellites

The Bandwagon-2 mission, scheduled for Dec. 21 at 1134 UTC, aims to launch 30 satellites, including payloads for Sidus Space and HawkEye 360, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB. A successful mission will mark the Falcon 9's 386th booster recovery.

2024-12-20T14:46:01.439184-08:00

ThePrint India

Starlink's Challenges Entering India's Satellite Market

2024-12-20T22:11:51.335187-08:00

The War Zone

Russia Fortifies Crimean Belbek Air Base with Hardened Shelters

2024-12-20T14:00:23.185480-08:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Scrubs Launch of Astranis' MicroGEO Satellites Due to Mid-Ignition Issue

2024-12-20T11:52:57.585627-08:00

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ThePrint India

Starlink's Challenges Entering India's Satellite Market Starlink faces significant hurdles in India, with regulatory and operational challenges hindering its entry into the satellite communication market. The recent seizure of its devices in Manipur underscores the escalating tensions and the strategic complexity of navigating this lucrative yet challenging market.

2024-12-20T22:11:51.335187-08:00

Starlink's Challenges Entering India's Satellite Market

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX Set for Bandwagon-2 Rideshare Launch from Vandenberg with 30 Satellites The Bandwagon-2 mission, scheduled for Dec. 21 at 1134 UTC, aims to launch 30 satellites, including payloads for Sidus Space and HawkEye 360, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB. A successful mission will mark the Falcon 9's 386th booster recovery.

2024-12-20T14:46:01.439184-08:00

SpaceX Set for Bandwagon-2 Rideshare Launch from Vandenberg with 30 Satellites

The War Zone

Russia Fortifies Crimean Belbek Air Base with Hardened Shelters Significant construction is underway at Belbek Air Base near Sevastopol, as satellite images reveal the installation of hardened shelters. This development suggests an increased effort to enhance the base's defensive capabilities amidst ongoing regional tensions.

2024-12-20T14:00:23.185480-08:00

Russia Fortifies Crimean Belbek Air Base with Hardened Shelters

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Scrubs Launch of Astranis' MicroGEO Satellites Due to Mid-Ignition Issue A pad abort forced SpaceX to delay the Astranis MicroGEO satellite launch to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Originally scheduled from Cape Canaveral, the cause for the scrub remains undisclosed, although meteorological conditions were favorable. SpaceX has rescheduled the launch for Sunday.

2024-12-20T11:52:57.585627-08:00

SpaceX Scrubs Launch of Astranis' MicroGEO Satellites Due to Mid-Ignition Issue

Space.com

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing The Artemis Orion spacecraft has successfully completed a maximum stress test, simulating the highest loads the systems would encounter during space operations. This test is a crucial part of NASA's Artemis mission to ensure reliability and durability for future lunar explorations.

2024-12-20T10:05:30.343142-08:00

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing

Space.com

MRO Captures Dusty InSight Lander in Final Image NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has captured a final image of the retired InSight Mars lander using its HiRISE camera. Engineers have ceased efforts to regain contact after no communication was detected over the past two years due to dust accumulation on solar panels.

2024-12-20T08:07:31.777048-08:00

MRO Captures Dusty InSight Lander in Final Image

SpaceNews.com

Turion Space Wins $32.6M Contract for In-Orbit Surveillance U.S. Space Force has awarded Turion Space a contract for three small satellites to execute rendezvous and proximity operations. These satellites will enhance in-space monitoring capabilities and manage space debris, positioning Turion Space as a significant player in space surveillance initiatives.

2024-12-20T07:33:16.225801-08:00

Turion Space Wins $32.6M Contract for In-Orbit Surveillance

Space.com

Rocket Lab Postpones Synspective's Strix Launch Due to Sensor Data Issue Rocket Lab has delayed the launch of the Strix radar satellite for Synspective due to anomalies in sensor data. The new launch date will be announced once the issues are resolved, ensuring the safety and reliability required for the mission's success.

2024-12-20T07:32:34.910247-08:00

Rocket Lab Postpones Synspective's Strix Launch Due to Sensor Data Issue

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