The Space Navigation and Flight Dynamics (SNAFD) practice of KinetX, Inc. provides mission design and navigation services for a variety of deep space missions.
π 66 years ago, on Oct 1, @NASA began operations - launching a new era in space exploration.
Born from the Sputnik moment & NACAβs legacy, it led humanity from the Moon to deep-space probes.
At KinetX, weβre proud to carry that legacy forward. π
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Precision or nothing.
When navigating billions of miles across space, there's no room for βclose enough.β
π°οΈ Play along with this 3-question challenge and see how your instincts stack up.
π‘ KinetX doesnβt guess - we calculate.
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On Sept 24, 2023, @NASA's OSIRIS-REx brought home a 120g sample from asteroid Bennu!
π Early findings show amino acids & ancient saltwater. A time capsule from 4.5 billion years ago!π
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Through millions of miles in deep space, precision is key!
π°οΈ KinetX navigates spacecraft for @NASA, guiding them to asteroids, comets, and beyond with meter-level accuracy. No room for error-just pure math and constant motion.π
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π From Maui to the cosmos! At #AMOS2025, global experts in #SSA & #SDA unite to shape the future of space safety & innovation. Proud to be part of this effort with NorthStar. π
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π On September 11, we celebrated 40 years since @NASAβs ISEE-3/ICE made history with the first comet flyby in 1985! π Honoring Dr. Robert Farquhar & Dr. David Dunham for their groundbreaking achievements in space navigation. π
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Navigating the solar system isnβt just luckβitβs all about planning and precision! π
At KinetX, we focus on:
π Mission Design
π° Orbit Determination
π§ Flight Path Control
For cosmic accuracy, we use Optical Navigation.
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Constellations connect ancient myths with modern science.
π Myth or science? Sometimes itβs both - but we follow the math.
Got a space myth we should explore (or debunk)?
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Think youβve got what it takes to navigate deep space?
π§ Test your knowledge with 3 quick questions from the OSIRIS-REx mission.
π― How many did you get right?
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Explore Roden Crater in the Arizona desert! πβ¨
A stunning work by James Turrell, it's transforming an ancient volcano into a light and celestial experience. With 24 unique viewing spaces, would you visit to gaze at the sky? π
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What inspires space exploration - sci-fi or real events?
π From Moon landings to Mars missions, imagination fuels the impossible!
What's your favorite space movie? Could it be our future? π₯
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How do robots navigate in space? π€
β¨ From SPHERES to Astrobees, they're mastering tight environments like space stations!
With autonomous docking & teamwork, they're paving the way for future lunar missions. ππ
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π Stardust in motion! Nebulae recycle stardust, turning endings into beginnings.
π Explosions and color showcase the universe's wild side as new stars are born. π
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Launched on Aug 3, 2004, NASA's MESSENGER was the first to orbit Mercury after nearly 7 years of intense navigation.
It mapped the planet, found water ice at the poles, and ended its mission with a spectacular crash! ππ
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π°οΈ Space navigation software isnβt just code - itβs a real-time mission.
At KinetX, we build autonomous systems for deep space: from OpNav to orbit insertion, hazard detection & trajectory updates.
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From Earth to orbit - every mission needs the right soundtrack.
So tell us: What song would you take with you... to the Moon? π΅π
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π Remembering Bob Farquhar, a pioneer i in space navigation!
π First Encounter Mission Manager for @NASAβs New Horizons, he led us to Pluto & beyond.
His legacy shines on at KinetX! π
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π The OSIRIS-APEX team just met in Chicago at the Adler Planetarium!
π After visiting the Field Museum's meteorite collection, we're ready to navigate towards Apophis for its close approach in 2029. Exciting times ahead! π
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