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The final satellite of the GOES-R series of satellites, GOES-U, was launched on June 25…
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Scientists are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Europa Clipper mission in October, which could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth. The mission aims to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, and investigate the possibility of a subsurface ocean and habitable conditions within it. The spacecraft is currently being constructed and tested at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California before being shipped to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for final launch preparations. The mission,

SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has made significant strides in the first quarter of 2024, achieving record-breaking feats and setting new standards in the industry. The company’s Falcon family of rockets completed an astounding 31 launches, putting SpaceX on track to complete a total of 125 launches by the end of the year. SpaceX also introduced a new crew access tower for its Dragon spacecraft and successfully launched two more crew flights to the International Space Station.

One of the standout accomplishments

SpaceX, the private aerospace manufacturer, faced setbacks in achieving its goal of 100 Falcon launches this year as two missions were scrubbed. Delays were experienced due to ground system concerns, weather conditions, and high-level ground winds. However, SpaceX plans a double header launch on December 28, with both a Falcon Heavy and a Falcon 9 launch scheduled within five hours of each other. The Falcon 9 flight will mark SpaceX’s 300th mission and the last for this year. China

The US Department of Defense’s X-37B spaceplane is set for its next mission, OTV-7, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch, initially scheduled for December 12th, has been delayed due to a ground support equipment issue. However, both the vehicle and payload are reported to be in good condition. The primary concern for liftoff is the wind, with a launch forecast of 75 percent favorable. This mission will be the 92nd SpaceX Falcon-family

SpaceX is making significant progress towards its goal of launching 100 times in 2023. This week, the company has planned three Starlink missions, two at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and one at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. China is also expected to launch an unknown payload using the Chang Zheng 2D rocket. These launches will bring the total number of orbital launches in 2023 to 199-204, surpassing the record set in

NASA and SpaceX have announced their collaboration on the upcoming Psyche mission, which aims to launch an expedition to the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. This mission is expected to provide crucial insights into planetary formation and the composition of planetary cores. Psyche will mark the first extensive study of a metallic asteroid, shedding light on the formation process of Earth, Mars, and Mercury. Equipped with four instruments, the spacecraft will investigate various aspects of 16 Psyche, including its geology, elemental composition,

Insights into the Metallic Characteristics of Asteroid Psyche Revealed by SOFIA

NASA’s retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope and Ames Research Center have conducted recent research shedding light on the metallic characteristics of asteroid Psyche. Psyche is one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt and is believed to be rich in metals. The research aims to provide valuable insights into Psyche’s true nature before NASA’s upcoming Psyche mission in October 2023