Top Tweets for #SpaceInAMinute

about 1 year ago

31 Jul - 3 Aug 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute LAUNCHES - UPCOMING 🚀 • @RocketLab ($RKLB) is set to launch ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ for @QPS_Inc’s SAR Earth-imaging constellation NET 5 Aug 2025 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand. • @Arianespace (Private) is set to launch #MetopSGA1 via #Ariane6 NET 12 Aug 2025 from @EuropeSpacePort. • @RocketLab ($RKLB) is preparing to launch its next #Haste mission, #Jake4, TBD, from @VisitWallops. • @ulalaunch (Private) is preparing its first U.S. national security #VulcanRocket (#USSF106) launch TBD from @SLDelta45 at @VisitSpaceCape. • @SpaceX (Private) completed two static fire tests for #Starship #Flight10 in preparation to launch in mid-Aug 2025 from @VisitStarbase. • @blueorigin (Private) is preparing #NG2 to send @NASA’s twin @RocketLab ($RKLB) #ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. A @Viasat ($VSAT) tech demo for @NASASpaceOps will also be onboard. A launch date is TBD from @SLDelta45. LAUNCHES - COMPLETED 🚀 • @SpaceX (Private) successfully launched #Crew11 to the @Space_Station on 1 Aug 2025 at @NASAKennedy after being delayed a day due to weather. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @BlueOrigin (Private) completed the #NS34 mission on 3 Aug 2025 from #LaunchSiteOne in @VisitVanHorn. Crew members included @DeborahTiempo, @JustinSuntron, #ArviBahal, #GökhanErdem, #LionelPitchford and #JamesRussell. • @NASA #Crew11 arrived at the @Space_Station on 2 Aug 2025 via @SpaceX #Falcon9. Crew members included @zenanaut, @AstroIronMike, @Astro_Kimiya and #OlegPlatonov. • @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) continue working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner. Crew has not been assigned. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 7 Aug 2025 : Golden Dome for America Industry Summit : Huntsville, AL • 11-13 Aug 2025 : 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference : Salt Lake City, UT • 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia • 4-5 Oct 2025 : 2025 @SpaceApps Challenge • 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek • 6-8 Nov 2025 : SpaceVision 2025 : Seattle, WA • 8-13 Dec 2025 : Spacepower Conference : Orlando, FL This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀 ✨

SpaceScoopMedia's tweet photo. 31 Jul - 3 Aug 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute

LAUNCHES - UPCOMING 🚀

• @RocketLab ($RKLB) is set to launch ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ for @QPS_Inc’s SAR Earth-imaging constellation NET 5 Aug 2025 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
• @Arianespace (Private) is set to launch #MetopSGA1 via #Ariane6 NET 12 Aug 2025 from @EuropeSpacePort.
• @RocketLab ($RKLB) is preparing to launch its next #Haste mission, #Jake4, TBD, from @VisitWallops.
• @ulalaunch (Private) is preparing its first U.S. national security #VulcanRocket (#USSF106) launch TBD from @SLDelta45 at @VisitSpaceCape.
• @SpaceX (Private) completed two static fire tests for #Starship #Flight10 in preparation to launch in mid-Aug 2025 from @VisitStarbase.
• @blueorigin (Private) is preparing
#NG2 to send @NASA’s twin @RocketLab ($RKLB) #ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. A @Viasat ($VSAT) tech demo for @NASASpaceOps will also be onboard. A launch date is TBD from @SLDelta45.

LAUNCHES - COMPLETED 🚀

• @SpaceX (Private) successfully launched #Crew11 to the @Space_Station on 1 Aug 2025 at @NASAKennedy after being delayed a day due to weather.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀

• @BlueOrigin (Private) completed the #NS34 mission on 3 Aug 2025 from #LaunchSiteOne in @VisitVanHorn. Crew members included @DeborahTiempo, @JustinSuntron, #ArviBahal, #GökhanErdem, #LionelPitchford and #JamesRussell.
• @NASA #Crew11 arrived at the @Space_Station on 2 Aug 2025 via @SpaceX #Falcon9. Crew members included @zenanaut, @AstroIronMike, @Astro_Kimiya and #OlegPlatonov.
• @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) continue working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner. Crew has not been assigned.

CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅

• 7 Aug 2025 : Golden Dome for America Industry Summit : Huntsville, AL
• 11-13 Aug 2025 : 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference : Salt Lake City, UT
• 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia
• 4-5 Oct 2025 : 2025 @SpaceApps Challenge
• 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek
• 6-8 Nov 2025 : SpaceVision 2025 : Seattle, WA
• 8-13 Dec 2025 : Spacepower Conference : Orlando, FL

This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀 ✨

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about 1 year ago

20-30 Jul 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute LAUNCHES - UPCOMING 🚀 • @SpaceX (Private) is staged to launch #Crew11 to the @Space_Station on 31 Jul 2025 at @NASAKennedy. This will be a historic 6th mission for Dragon #Endeavour. • @RocketLab ($RKLB) is preparing to launch its next #Haste mission, #Jake4, TBD, from @VisitWallops. • @ulalaunch (Private) is preparing its first U.S. national security #VulcanRocket (#USSF106) launch TBD from @SLDelta45 at @VisitSpaceCape. • @SpaceX (Private) is preflight testing #Starship #Flight10 for launch in Aug 2025 from @VisitStarbase. • @blueorigin (Private) is preparing #NG2 to send @NASA’s twin @RocketLab ($RKLB) #ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. A @Viasat ($VSAT) tech demo for @NASASpaceOps will also be onboard. A launch date is TBD from @SLDelta45. LAUNCHES - COMPLETED 🚀 • @ISRO and @NASA launched the first joint Earth observation satellite, #NISAR, on a GSLV-F16 on 30 Jul 2025. • @GilmourSpace (Private) completed its maiden Eris #TestFlight1 on 30 Jul 2025 from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport. • @Arianespace successfully launched #VegaC #VV27 on 25 Jul 2025 from @EuropeSpacePort. This mission delivered 4 CO3Ds and the @esa/@CNES #MicroCarb into orbit. • @NASA’s #TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission launched on 23 Jul 2025 from @SLDelta30. • @SpaceX launched a pair of SES O3b mPOWER satellites into medium Earth orbit (~8 000 km) from @SLDelta45 on 22 Jul 2025. • @NASA launched the Solar EruptioN Integral Field Spectrograph (SNIFS) mission via a Black Brant IX sounding rocket from @WSMissileRange on 18 Jul 2025. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @NASA #Crew11 prepped for their mission to the @Space_Station planned for 31 Jul 2025 from @NASAKennedy at @VisitSpaceCape. Crew members include @zenanaut, @AstroIronMike, @Astro_Kimiya and #OlegPlatonov. • @BlueOrigin (Private) #NS34 set to launch NET 3 Aug 2025 from #LaunchSiteOne in @VisitVanHorn. Crew members include @DeborahTiempo, @JustinSuntron, #ArviBahal, #GökhanErdem, #LionelPitchford and #JamesRussell. • @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) continue working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner. Crew has not been assigned. ASTROFUND 💵 • @iRocketUSA (Private) announced a SPAC deal to go public with BPGC Acquisition Corp ($ROSS) to develop the #Shockwave launch vehicle for small-medium payloads. • Lynk Global (Private) and Slam Corp ($SLAM) ended a proposed SPAC merger to take Lynk public. Lynk is building a satellite-based service for cellular users. • @EosXSpace (Private) acquired @SpacePerspectiv (Private), supporting stratospheric balloon tourism. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 11-13 Aug 2025 : 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference : Salt Lake City, UT • 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia • 4-5 Oct 2025 : 2025 @SpaceApps Challenge • 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek • 6-8 Nov 2025 : SpaceVision 2025 : Seattle, WA • 8-13 Dec 2025 : Spacepower Conference : Orlando, FL This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀 ✨

SpaceScoopMedia's tweet photo. 20-30 Jul 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute

LAUNCHES - UPCOMING 🚀

• @SpaceX (Private) is staged to launch #Crew11 to the @Space_Station on 31 Jul 2025 at @NASAKennedy. This will be a historic 6th mission for Dragon #Endeavour.
• @RocketLab ($RKLB) is preparing to launch its next #Haste mission, #Jake4, TBD, from @VisitWallops.
• @ulalaunch (Private) is preparing its first U.S. national security #VulcanRocket (#USSF106) launch TBD from @SLDelta45 at @VisitSpaceCape.
• @SpaceX (Private) is preflight testing #Starship #Flight10 for launch in Aug 2025 from @VisitStarbase.
• @blueorigin (Private) is preparing
#NG2 to send @NASA’s twin @RocketLab ($RKLB) #ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. A @Viasat ($VSAT) tech demo for @NASASpaceOps will also be onboard. A launch date is TBD from @SLDelta45.

LAUNCHES - COMPLETED 🚀

• @ISRO and @NASA launched the first joint Earth observation satellite, #NISAR, on a GSLV-F16 on 30 Jul 2025.
• @GilmourSpace (Private) completed its maiden Eris #TestFlight1 on 30 Jul 2025 from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport.
• @Arianespace successfully launched #VegaC #VV27 on 25 Jul 2025 from @EuropeSpacePort. This mission delivered 4 CO3Ds and the @esa/@CNES #MicroCarb into orbit.
• @NASA’s #TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission launched on 23 Jul 2025 from @SLDelta30.
• @SpaceX launched a pair of SES O3b mPOWER satellites into medium Earth orbit (~8 000 km) from @SLDelta45 on 22 Jul 2025.
• @NASA launched the Solar EruptioN Integral Field Spectrograph (SNIFS) mission via a Black Brant IX sounding rocket from @WSMissileRange on 18 Jul 2025.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀

• @NASA #Crew11 prepped for their mission to the @Space_Station planned for 31 Jul 2025 from @NASAKennedy at @VisitSpaceCape. Crew members include @zenanaut, @AstroIronMike, @Astro_Kimiya and #OlegPlatonov.
• @BlueOrigin (Private) #NS34 set to launch NET 3 Aug 2025 from #LaunchSiteOne in @VisitVanHorn. Crew members include @DeborahTiempo, @JustinSuntron, #ArviBahal, #GökhanErdem, #LionelPitchford and #JamesRussell.
• @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) continue working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner. Crew has not been assigned.

ASTROFUND 💵

• @iRocketUSA (Private) announced a SPAC deal to go public with BPGC Acquisition Corp ($ROSS) to develop the #Shockwave launch vehicle for small-medium payloads.
• Lynk Global (Private) and Slam Corp ($SLAM) ended a proposed SPAC merger to take Lynk public. Lynk is building a satellite-based service for cellular users.
• @EosXSpace (Private) acquired @SpacePerspectiv (Private), supporting stratospheric balloon tourism.

CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅

• 11-13 Aug 2025 : 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference : Salt Lake City, UT
• 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia
• 4-5 Oct 2025 : 2025 @SpaceApps Challenge
• 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek
• 6-8 Nov 2025 : SpaceVision 2025 : Seattle, WA
• 8-13 Dec 2025 : Spacepower Conference : Orlando, FL

This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀 ✨

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about 1 year ago

13-19 Jul 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute LAUNCHES 🚀 • @SpaceX (Private) launched and deployed 24 @ProjectKuiper satellites into low Earth orbit from @SLDelta45 at @VisitSpaceCape on 16 Jul 2025. • @NASA is expected to launch the Solar EruptioN Integral Field Spectrograph (SNIFS) mission to explore the dynamics of the chromosphere via a Black Brant IX sounding rocket from @WSMissileRange in New Mexico. • @RocketLab ($RKLB) is expected to launch its next #Haste mission, #Jake4, from @VisitWallops soon. • @ulalaunch (Private) is preparing for the first U.S. national security launch of its #VulcanRocket (#USSF106) TBD from @SLDelta45. • @SpaceX (Private) is expected to launch #Starship #Flight10 in August 2025 from @VisitStarbase. • @blueorigin (Private) is preparing for #NG2 to send @NASA’s twin @RocketLab ($RKLB) #ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. A @Viasat technology demonstration for @NASASpaceOps will also be onboard. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @Axiom_Space (Private) #Ax4 completed the first #HumanSpaceflight mission to the @Space_Station for Hungary, India, and Poland on 15 Jul 2025. • @NASA #Crew11 entered quarantine in preparation for their mission to the @Space_Station planned for 31 Jul 2025 from @NASAKennedy at @VisitSpaceCape. • @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) continue working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner for human missions. SPACEPORTS 🏢 • @Int_Machines ($LUNR) is expanding its headquarters at the @HouSpaceport to scale delivery of spacecraft production, testing, and mission support. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • @SES_Satellites completed the acquisition of @Intelsat forming a combined fleet of ~130 satellites. SPACE IMAGING 🌍 • @IonQ_Inc ($IONQ) completed the acquisition of @CapellaSpace to combine advanced SAR with quantum tech, building the first quantum-enabled Earth observation platform. • @BlackSky_Inc ($BKSY) won a multimillion-dollar contract with an international defense customer for Gen-3 and Gen-2 Assured services. SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE/LOGISTICS ⚒️ • @vast (Private) officially opened its new headquarters building, including a new Mission Control Center for #Haven1, at @VisitSpaceBeach. ASTROFUND 💵 • @fireflyspace (Private) filed for proposed IPO registration under ticker $FLY on @Nasdaq. • @SpaceX (Private) invests $2B into @xAI. RECOGNITION 👏 • @NDUFoundation will recognize @Gwynne_Shotwell, COO of #SpaceX, as a recipient of the American Patriot Award. • @iafastro will recognize @JeffBezos, founder of #blueorigin, as the recipient of the IAF World Space Award (individual category). LEADERSHIP MOVES 👩🏾👱‍♂️ • @SecDuffyNASA assumes role as #NASA Acting Administrator as Janet Petro resumes her role as @NASAKennedy administrator. • General Michael Guetlein has been confirmed by Congress to lead the #GoldenDome for America initiative. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 22-24 Jul 2025 : @ascendspace 2025 ASCEND : Las Vegas, NV • 11-13 Aug 2025 : 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference : Salt Lake City, UT • 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia • 4-5 Oct 2025 : 2025 @SpaceApps Challenge • 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek • 6-8 Nov 2025 : SpaceVision 2025 : Seattle, WA • 8-13 Dec 2025 : Spacepower Conference : Orlando, FL This #SpaceScoop is brought to you by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀✨

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over 1 year ago

23-29 Mar 2025 : #SpaceInAMinute LAUNCHES 🚀 • @ISARAerospace (Private) launched its #Spectrum rocket from @AndoyaSpace on 30 Mar 2025. The rocket did not reach orbit. • @SpaceX (Private) is targeting 30 Mar 2025 for #Falcon9 launch of 21 @Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct-to-Cell capabilities, from @SLDelta45. • @fireflyspace (Private) is preparing for the launch of its #Alpha rocket (#FLTA006) TBD from @SLDelta30. • @RocketLab’s ($RKLB) #Neutron and @stoke_space’s (Private) #Nova were added to the National Security Space Launch (#NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. • @SpaceX’s Starship was added to the @NASA Launch Services (#NLS) II contract. • @NASA completed the integration of the #SLS core stage with solid rocket boosters for the @NASAArtemis II mission. • @SpaceX launched #NROL69 mission on 24 Mar 2025, for @NatReconOfc, from @SLDelta45. • @SpaceX launched 27 Starlink V2 satellites on 26 Mar 2025 from @SLDelta30. • @RocketLab successfully completed the “Finding Hot Wildfires Near You" mission on 26 Mar 2025, deploying 8 wildfire detection satellites for @OroraTech from Mahia, New Zealand. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @SpaceX is preparing for Fram2 (@framonauts), a historic polar orbit human spaceflight mission, scheduled for 31 Mar 2025 from @NASAKennedy. • @JonnyKimUSA is set to launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz #MS27 spacecraft on 8 Apr 2025, joining Expedition 72/73 for an 8 month mission aboard the @Space_Station. • @blueorigin announced the #NS31 launch date of 14 Apr 2025 @ 8:30am from #LaunchSiteOne @VisitVanHorn, for an all women crew of 6, including @katyperry and @GayleKing. • @NASA and @BoeingSpace ($BA) are working to certify the CST-100 #Starliner for human missions. SPACE IMAGING 🌍 • @Planet ($PL) released images from its Pelican-2 satellite, equipped with @nvidia’s Jetson platform for on-orbit AI processing, showcasing high-resolution imagery of the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand. • @Planet was also awarded a subcontract to leverage it Tanager’s hyperspectral satellites to monitor methane emissions in California. SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE/LOGISTICS ⚒️ • @redwire ($RDW) was awarded a @NASA contract to conduct experiments to optimize space-enabled pharmaceutical manufacturing aboard the @Space_Station using its PIL-BOX platform. • @SpaceForceDoD is advancing its Rocket Cargo Vanguard Program to leverage commercial rocket capabilities for rapid global logistics. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • NASA #Starling spacecraft swarm successfully demonstrated autonomous coordination with the @Starlink constellation. • NASA continues testing its Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology, promising high-speed data transmission for deep-space missions. PLANETARY DEFENSE 🛡️ • @esa’s #HERA mission’s spacecraft is en route to the binary asteroid system Dimorphos and Didymos. • NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor continues to progress for this asteroid-hunting spacecraft. LEADERSHIP MOVES 👩🏾👱‍♂️ • Dr. Alan Weston joined @Astra ($ASTR) as Head of Launch Program. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 7-10 Apr 2025 : @SpaceFoundation #40thSpaceSymposium : Colorado Springs, CO • 25 Apr 2025 : @MIT’s New Space Age Conference : Cambridge, MA • 25 Apr 2025 : @RNASAFoundation National Space Trophy Ceremony : Houston, TX • 7-9 May 2025 : @iafastro Global Space Exploration Conference 2025 : New Delhi, India • 19-22 Jun 2025 : @nss International Space Development Conference 2025 : Orlando, FL • 22-24 Jul 2025 : @ascendspace 2025 ASCEND : Las Vegas, NV • 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2025 : @IAC2025sydney International Astronautical Congress : “Living in Space” : Sydney, Australia • 4-10 Oct 2025 : @WorldSpaceWeek This #SpaceScoop is brought to you by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀✨

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over 1 year ago

#SpaceInAMinute : 16-22 Mar 2025 LAUNCHES 🚀 • @SpaceX completed the @Starlink 12-25 on 18 Mar 2025, deploying 23 @Starlink satellites. Upcoming launches include: @NatReconOfc #NROL69 mission on 24 Mar 2025 and @Starlink 11-7 on 26 Mar 2025. • @fireflyspace prepares for #Alpha launch attempt on 24 Mar 2025. @isaraerospace prepares launch attempt of Spectrum rocket on 24 Mar 2025 from @AndoyaSpace. • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) launched the “High Five” mission on 18 Mar 2025. The next mission, “Finding Hot Wildfires Near You,” is scheduled for 27 Mar 2025. • @GilmourSpace planning first launch of Eris rocket from Queensland, Australia. Awaiting weather. • @SierraSpaceCo / @ulalaunch - Awaiting launch date for #DreamChaser. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @framonauts mission to Earth’s polar regions planned for 31 Mar 2025. • @JonnyKimUSA is set to launch aboard the @roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft on 8 Apr 2025. • @Axiom_Space’s #Ax4 launch to the @Space_Station rescheduled to May 2025. • @blueorigin is preparing NS-31, an all-female crew of 6, scheduled from Launch Site One @VisitVanHorn in Spring 2025. • @NASA_Astronauts #Crew10 successfully docked with the @Space_Station on 16 Mar 2025, replacing #Crew9, who safely returned to Earth on 19 Mar 2025 with @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni. SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐 🌕 • @ispace_inc’s #HakutoR lunar lander is on track for a May 2025 lunar landing. • @Int_Machines’ IM-2 lunar lander, #Athena, landed on Luna on 6 Mar 2025. • @fireflyspace successfully landed #BlueGhost on 2 Mar 2025. • @NASA is preparing for the Europa Clipper gravity assist maneuver at Mars in July 2025. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • @AST_SpaceMobile ( $ASTS ) completed first Satellite-to-Cellular Video Call with @ATT and @Verizon. • @SpaceForceDoD is creating Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) by deploying small satellites with laser communication links. • @NASA is advancing its Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology for high-speed data transmission in deep-space missions. PLANETARY DEFENSE 🛡️ • @NASA selected @SpaceX to launch the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission to look for asteroids/comets that could pose a threat to Earth. Targeting launch NET Sep 2027. • Asteroid 2024 YR @NASA lowered the risk of this asteroid impacting Earth in 2032. • @esa Hera Mission is en route to the binary asteroid system Dimorphos and Didymos. • @NASA NEO Surveyor continues on its asteroid-hunting mission. LEADERSHIP MOVES 👩🏾👱‍♂️ • @relativityspace appoints @ericschmidt as CEO. @thetimellis continues as Co-founder and Board member. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 62nd Goddard Space Science Symposium (@AAS_Office) : 19-21 Mar 2025 • #40thSpaceSymposium (@SpaceFoundation) : 7-10 Apr 2025 • MIT’s New Space Age Conference (@SIC_MIT) : 25 Apr 2025 • @RNASAFoundation will honor @Astro_Pam with the National Space Trophy : 25 Apr 2025 • Lunar Science Workshop : 15-17 Jun 2025 • 2025 ASCEND (@ascendspace) : 22-24 Jul 2025. • @NASA’s Artemis Day Celebration : 29 Aug 2025 • International Astronautical Congress (@IAC2025sydney) : 21-25 Sep 2025 • @TheMarsSociety Convention : 10-13 Oct 2025 • Astronomical Society of the Pacific Annual Meeting : 5-8 Nov 2025 This #SpaceScoop is brought to you by https://t.co/2r7zgkOMWJ and @Astropreneurs. 🚀✨

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#SpaceInAMinute : 8-15 Sep 2024 LAUNCHES 🚀 • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) preparing for @KineisIoT mission on 18 Sep 2024 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand. • @JAXA_en awaiting better weather to launch IGS-Radar 8 on H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center. • @ulalaunch’s #Vulcan rocket is upright at @VisitSpaceCape for #Cert2. Launch date planned for Sep 2024. • @blueorigin continues testing for future inaugural #NewGlenn launch possibly in Oct 2024. • #SpaceX #Starship #IFT5 is ready for launch/catch attempt in Nov 2024 from @VisitStarbase. Awaiting approval from @FAANews. • @SierraSpaceCo / #ulalaunch - Awaiting launch date for #DreamChaser. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @PolarisProgram completed successful #PolarisDawn mission (@rookisaacman, @KiddPoteet, @Gillis_SarahE, @annawmenon), including the first commercial spacewalk. Launched on 10 Sep 2024 and returned on 15 Sep 2024. • @NASA_Astronauts #Crew9 launch to the #Space_Station prepping for NET 25 Sep 2024. • @roscosmos launched Soyuz MS-26 mission (@astro_Pettit, Oleg Kononenko & Andre Kuipers) to @Space_Station on 11 Sep 2024 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, setting a new record of 19 humans in orbit at the same time. • @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni return from #Space_Station delayed until Feb 2025. • @NASA_Astronauts #Crew10 planning launch to #Space_Station NET Feb 2025. • @Axiom_Space’s #Ax4 launch to the #Space_Station was delayed to NET Spring 2025. SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐 • @ispace_inc planning Mission 2, including RESILIENCE lunar lander and TENACIOUS micro rover, launching on @SpaceX #Falcon9 from @VisitSpaceCape NET Dec 2024. • @NASA delays #Mars mission of #RocketLab ( $RKLB ) twin #ESCAPADE spacecrafts to Spring 2025. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • @SpaceX launched #Bluebird1 from @VisitSpaceCape for @AST_SpaceMobile ( $ASTS ) on 12 Sep 2024. • @SpaceX completed @Starlink mission on 12 Sep 2024 from @SLDelta30. • @united is integrating @starlink service to its fleet of aircraft. COMMERCIAL SPACE 📈 • @NASA awards Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program IDIQ contract to @BlackSky_Inc, @ICEYEfi, @PixxelSpace, @planet, @Satellogic, @TeledyneBrown, MDA Geospatial Service and The Tomorrow Companies. • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) appoints Frank Klein to COO role. • @Axiom_Space film premiere of “Ax-2: A Step Beyond” on @YouTube on 23 Sep 2024. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • @USChamber Global Aerospace Summit : 10-11 Sep 2024 • World Space Business Week : 16-20 Sep 2024 • @WorldSpaceWeek : 4-10 Oct 2024 • @NASA International @SpaceApps Challenge : 5-6 Oct 2024 • 75th @IAC2024 in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024 This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkPkMh and @Astropreneurs.

SpaceScoopMedia's tweet photo. #SpaceInAMinute : 8-15 Sep 2024

LAUNCHES 🚀

• @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) preparing for @KineisIoT mission on 18 Sep 2024 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
• @JAXA_en awaiting better weather to launch IGS-Radar 8 on H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center.
• @ulalaunch’s #Vulcan rocket is upright at @VisitSpaceCape for #Cert2. Launch date planned for Sep 2024.
• @blueorigin continues testing for future inaugural #NewGlenn launch possibly in Oct 2024.
• #SpaceX #Starship #IFT5 is ready for launch/catch attempt in Nov 2024 from @VisitStarbase. Awaiting approval from @FAANews.
• @SierraSpaceCo / #ulalaunch - Awaiting launch date for #DreamChaser.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀

• @PolarisProgram completed successful #PolarisDawn mission (@rookisaacman, @KiddPoteet, @Gillis_SarahE, @annawmenon), including the first commercial spacewalk. Launched on 10 Sep 2024 and returned on 15 Sep 2024.
• @NASA_Astronauts #Crew9 launch to the #Space_Station prepping for NET 25 Sep 2024.
• @roscosmos launched Soyuz MS-26 mission (@astro_Pettit, Oleg Kononenko & Andre Kuipers) to @Space_Station on 11 Sep 2024 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, setting a new record of 19 humans in orbit at the same time.
• @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni return from #Space_Station delayed until Feb 2025.
• @NASA_Astronauts #Crew10 planning launch to #Space_Station NET Feb 2025.
• @Axiom_Space’s #Ax4 launch to the #Space_Station was delayed to NET Spring 2025.

SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐

• @ispace_inc planning Mission 2, including RESILIENCE lunar lander and TENACIOUS micro rover, launching on @SpaceX #Falcon9 from @VisitSpaceCape NET Dec 2024.
• @NASA delays #Mars mission of #RocketLab ( $RKLB ) twin #ESCAPADE spacecrafts to Spring 2025.

SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️

• @SpaceX launched #Bluebird1 from @VisitSpaceCape for @AST_SpaceMobile ( $ASTS ) on 12 Sep 2024.
• @SpaceX completed @Starlink mission on 12 Sep 2024 from @SLDelta30.
• @united is integrating @starlink service to its fleet of aircraft.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 📈

• @NASA awards Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program IDIQ contract to @BlackSky_Inc, @ICEYEfi, @PixxelSpace, @planet, @Satellogic, @TeledyneBrown, MDA Geospatial Service and The Tomorrow Companies.
• @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) appoints Frank Klein to COO role.
• @Axiom_Space film premiere of “Ax-2: A Step Beyond” on @YouTube on 23 Sep 2024.

CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅

• @USChamber Global Aerospace Summit : 10-11 Sep 2024
• World Space Business Week : 16-20 Sep 2024
• @WorldSpaceWeek : 4-10 Oct 2024
• @NASA International @SpaceApps Challenge : 5-6 Oct 2024
• 75th @IAC2024 in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024

This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkPkMh and @Astropreneurs.

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#SpaceInAMinute : 3-11 Aug 2024 IN REMEMBRANCE 🙏🏾 • Former @NASA_Astronauts Jon McBride, @AstroMcBride, passed. He piloted the Space Shuttle Challenger STS 41-G mission. LAUNCHES 🚀 • @SpaceX prepping for @Space_Norway #ASBM mission on 11 Aug 2024 from @SLDelta30. • #SpaceX prepping for @Starlink mission on 12 Aug 2024 from @NASAKennedy • #SpaceX #Starship #IFT5 is ready for launch/catch attempt in late Aug or Sep 2024 from @VisitStarbase. Awaiting approval from @FAANews. • @ulalaunch’s #Vulcan rocket is upright at @VisitSpaceCape for #Cert2. Launch date planned for Sep 2024. • @blueorigin continues testing for future inaugural #NewGlenn launch. • @SierraSpaceCo / #ulalaunch - Awaiting a launch date for #DreamChaser. • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed launch mission for @capellaspace on 11 Aug 2024 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand. • #SpaceX completed #Starlink mission on 10 Aug 2024 from @SLDelta45. • #SpaceX completed @Starlink mission on 4 Aug from @SLDelta30. • #SpaceX completed NG-21 mission to the #Space_Station on 4 Aug 2024 from @SLDelta45. • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed launch mission for @synspective on 3 Aug 2024 from LC-1 in Mahia, New Zealand. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • @PolarisProgram planning for anticipated #PolarisDawn 26 Aug 2024 launch date. • NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni return from #Space_Station delayed. @NASA is weighing different options. • @blueorigin NS-26 crew announced. Launch date from @VisitVanHorn is TBD. • @NASA_Astronauts #Crew9 launch to the #Space_Station was delayed to NET date of 24 Sep 2024. • @NASA_Astronauts #Crew10 launch to the #Space_Station was announced with a NET date of Feb 2025. • @Axiom_Space’s #Ax4 launch to the #Space_Station was delayed to NET date of Spring 2025. SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐 • @NASA issued Request for Information (RFI) for partnership opportunity with the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (#VIPER) mission. Deadline: 2 Sep 2024. • @astrobotic is soliciting interest for commercial payloads onboard #Griffin lunar mission (#GM1). • #RocketLab ( $RKLB ) is prepping the twin #ESCAPADE spacecrafts to be shipped to @VisitSpaceCape for the @blueorigin #NewGlenn mission to #Mars. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • #Starlink is now available in Tonga. • China launched Long March 6A rocket with the initial 18 satellites of the Qianfan (Thousand Sails) communications constellation on 6 Aug 2024. The launch generated over 300 pieces of trackable orbital debris. • @F0C0C0 granted @AST_SpaceMobile ( $ASTS ) an initial license to launch and operate its first five #Bluebird satellites of its future constellation. The satellites arrived at @VisitSpaceCape in preparation for their launch on a @SpaceX Falcon 9. SPACE LOGSTICS ⚒️ • @LeoLabs_Space’s radar data detects 700 to potentially 900 debris fragments from China’s Long March 6A rocket. #OrbitalDebris COMMERCIAL SPACE 📈 • @fireflyspace in preparation to add two future launch sites at NASAWallops / @VisitWallops and @SSCspace. • @rfa_space completed the second static fire of #RFAONE at @SaxaVord_Space. • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed test fire of the #Archimedes rocket engine reaching 102% power at @NASAStennis. • #SpaceX unveils #Raptor3, SN1 engine followed by completed test fire. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • 2024 @NASA International @SpaceApps Challenge : 5-6 Oct 2024 • 75th @IAC2024 in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024 This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by https://t.co/2r7zgkPkMh and @Astropreneurs.

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#SpaceInAMinute : 9-22 Jun 2024 IN REMEMBRANCE 🙏🏾 • Former @NASAJPL Director / Voyager Project Scientist Edward Stone passed. He received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the National Medal of Science. LAUNCHES 🚀 • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed milestone 50th Electron mission for @KineisIoT on 19 Jun 2024. • @SpaceX / @LMSpace is planned to launch @NOAASatellites' GOES-U on 25 Jun 2024 from #SLDelta45. • @Arianespace completed wet dress rehearsal of Ariane 6 for planned 9 Jul 2024 launch at #EuropeSpacePort. • #SpaceX #Starship #IFT5 attempt possibly in late Jul or Aug 2024. • @SierraSpaceCo / @ulalaunch - Awaiting a launch date for #DreamChaser. • @fireflyspace completed Alpha static fire test for planned 26 Jun 2024 launch of @NASA VCLS #FLTA005 mission at #SLDelta30. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT 👩🏾‍🚀 • NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni undocking from @Space_Station delayed until at least Jul 2024. • @PolarisProgram planning for launch date in Jul 2024 for #PolarisDawn. • @seraspaceage partnering with @NASRDA_Official and LearnSpace Foundation to send first Nigerian to space on @blueorigin’s #NewShepard. • @Starlab_Space astronaut crews will be trained by @AirbusSpace and @lufthansa. • @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) announces research flight contract with @IIAS_NLC to fly 3 astronauts on future Delta series mission. SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐 • China landed Chang'e 6 on far side of #Luna and re-docked for lunar sample return mission. • @astrobotic announces #LunaGrid, a power generation / distribution service to deliver power for lunar assets in 2026. • @Int_Machines ( $LUNR ) is preparing #Athena lander’s engines for final integration before Nov 2024 mission. • @esa and #NASAAstronauts completed ergonomics and habitability tests of the Lunar I-Hab module for @NASA_Gateway at @Thales_Alenia_S. • @vast and #esa signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future Vast space stations. SPACE IMAGING 🛰️ • @planet’s first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, is at Vandenberg Spaceport in preparation for 2024 summer launch. • @HawkEye360 hosts grand opening of new HQ in Herndon, VA on 10 Jun 2024. • @Albedo announced plans to launch its first satellite, Clarity, by #SpaceX in Feb 2025. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS 🛰️ • @Starlink of #SpaceX has officially started selling #StarlinkMini. • @KeplerComms announces successful validation of SDA-compatible optical technology for #TheKeplerNetwork, a space data relay constellation. SPACE HEALTH 🩺 • @BCMSpaceHealth introduces the #EXPAND database of health metrics collected from private spaceflight participants. • @redwire ( $RDW ) broke ground on a state-of-the-art microgravity payload development facility in Indiana. SPACE LOGISTICS ⚒️ • @D_Orbit and @ClearSpaceToday are signatories of the #ZeroDebrisCharter aiming for space missions to be debris-neutral by 2030. • @Space_Forge was selected to receive an investment from the @NATO Innovation Fund. COMMERCIAL SPACE 📈 • #Firefly_Space will partner with #LMSpace to launch 25 missions with the Alpha rocket through 2029. • @relativityspace completes successful hot fire tests of #AeonR engines. • @stoke_space completes a successful first-stage engine test for #Nova booster. CIVIL SPACE 🗂️ • #era - #ESA_ExoMars #ESA_TGO image revealed iron, magnesium and aluminium in Mawrth Vallis region on #Mars. • @FAANews led virtual meeting to discuss #SpaceX operations and the environmental impact of #Starship at #SLDelta45. • @isro completed third mission of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing EXperiment (LEX) on 23 Jun 2024. CONFERENCES / EVENTS 📅 • #SeattleSpaceWeek : 8-14 Jun 2024 • @blackspaceweek : 18-24 Jun 2024 • @ascendspace in Las Vegas, NV : 30 Jul - 1 Aug 2024 • 27th @TheMarsSociety in Seattle, WA : 8-11 Aug 2024 • 75th @IAC2024 in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024 This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by @Astropreneurs, @NvestSpace and @Astro_Fund.

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#SpaceInAMinute : 2-8 Jun 2024 IN REMEMBRANCE 🙏🏾 • @NASA_Astronauts William (Bill) Anders died in an aircraft accident. He was an Apollo 8 crew member that orbited Luna on 24 Dec 1968. LAUNCHES 🚀 • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) plans milestone 50th Electron mission for @KineisIoT on 19 Jun 2024. • @Arianespace Ariana 6 planning for 9 Jul 2024 launch date at @EuropeSpacePort. • @PolarisProgram planning for 12 Jul 2024 launch date for #PolarisDawn. • @SpaceX #IFT5 attempt possibly in late Jul or Aug 2024. • @SierraSpaceCo / @ulalaunch - Awaiting a launch date for #DreamChaser. SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐 • China landed Chang'e 6 on the far side of Luna and re-docked for the lunar sample return mission. • NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni are planned to undock from @Space_Station on 18 Jun 2024. • @esa and NASA_Astronauts completed ergonomics and habitability tests of the Lunar I-Hab module for @NASA_Gateway at @Thales_Alenia_S. • @vast (Private) and #esa signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future Vast space stations. • @Starlab_Space (Private) astronaut crews will be trained by @AirbusSpace and @lufthansa. SPACEPORTS 📡 • #RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed PREFIRE and Ice @NASA mission on 5 Jun 2024 from Mahia, New Zealand. • @NASA, @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) and @ulalaunch (Private) completed Starliner Crew Flight Test (#CFT) launch to #Space_Station on 5 Jun 2024. • @SpaceX (Private) completed #Starship #IFT4 launch from @VisitStarbase on 6 Jun 2024. • @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) completed #Galactic07 suborbital mission from @Spaceport_NM on 8 Jun 2024. COMMERCIAL SPACE 🛰️ • @fireflyspace (Private) will partner with @LMSpace to launch 25 missions with the Alpha rocket through 2029. • @redwire ( $RDW ) broke ground on a state-of-the-art microgravity payload development facility in Indiana. • @planet’s first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, is at Vandenberg Spaceport in preparation for a 2024 summer launch. CIVIL SPACE 📝 • The first metal #3Dprinting aboard #Space_Station used an @esa printer. • @FAANews can now track @SierraSpaceCo, @SpaceX, & @VirginGalactic vehicles in near-real time during launch and reentry using the Space Data Integrator. • JAXA Extraterrestrial Sample Curation Center (@JAXA_curation) is ready to receive asteroid Bennu samples collected by #OSIRISREx. • South Korea launched the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). AIM to land on Luna by 2032 and Mars by 2045. • @NASA_Astronauts’ @Astro_Wheels and @Axiom_Space’s @AstroPeggy conducted full-scale mockups tests of AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) spacesuits and the #SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) in preparation for @NASAArtemis. CONFERENCES 📅 • JAXA Space Exploration Symposium 2024 (@jsec_jaxa_en) : 12 Jun 2024 • Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery (ASCEND) (@ascendspace) in Las Vegas, NV : 30 Jul - 1 Aug 2024 • 75th International Astronautical Congress (@IAC2024) in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024 This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by @Astropreneurs, @NvestSpace and @Astro_Fund.

SpaceScoopMedia's tweet photo. #SpaceInAMinute : 2-8 Jun 2024

IN REMEMBRANCE 🙏🏾

• @NASA_Astronauts William (Bill) Anders died in an aircraft accident. He was an Apollo 8 crew member that orbited Luna on 24 Dec 1968.

LAUNCHES 🚀

• @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) plans milestone 50th Electron mission for @KineisIoT on 19 Jun 2024.
• @Arianespace Ariana 6 planning for 9 Jul 2024 launch date at @EuropeSpacePort.
• @PolarisProgram planning for 12 Jul 2024 launch date for #PolarisDawn.
• @SpaceX #IFT5 attempt possibly in late Jul or Aug 2024.
• @SierraSpaceCo / @ulalaunch - Awaiting a launch date for #DreamChaser.

SPACE DESTINATIONS 🪐

• China landed Chang'e 6 on the far side of Luna and re-docked for the lunar sample return mission.
• NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni are planned to undock from @Space_Station on 18 Jun 2024.
• @esa and NASA_Astronauts completed ergonomics and habitability tests of the Lunar I-Hab module for @NASA_Gateway at @Thales_Alenia_S.
• @vast (Private) and #esa signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future Vast space stations.
• @Starlab_Space (Private) astronaut crews will be trained by @AirbusSpace and @lufthansa.

SPACEPORTS 📡

• #RocketLab ( $RKLB ) completed PREFIRE and Ice @NASA mission on 5 Jun 2024 from Mahia, New Zealand.
• @NASA, @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) and @ulalaunch (Private) completed Starliner Crew Flight Test (#CFT) launch to #Space_Station on 5 Jun 2024.
• @SpaceX (Private) completed #Starship #IFT4 launch from @VisitStarbase on 6 Jun 2024.
• @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) completed #Galactic07 suborbital mission from @Spaceport_NM on 8 Jun 2024.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 🛰️

• @fireflyspace (Private) will partner with @LMSpace to launch 25 missions with the Alpha rocket through 2029.
• @redwire ( $RDW ) broke ground on a state-of-the-art microgravity payload development facility in Indiana.
• @planet’s first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, is at Vandenberg Spaceport in preparation for a 2024 summer launch.

CIVIL SPACE 📝

• The first metal #3Dprinting aboard #Space_Station used an @esa printer.
• @FAANews can now track @SierraSpaceCo, @SpaceX, & @VirginGalactic vehicles in near-real time during launch and reentry using the Space Data Integrator.
• JAXA Extraterrestrial Sample Curation Center (@JAXA_curation) is ready to receive asteroid Bennu samples collected by #OSIRISREx.
• South Korea launched the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). AIM to land on Luna by 2032 and Mars by 2045.
• @NASA_Astronauts’ @Astro_Wheels and @Axiom_Space’s @AstroPeggy conducted full-scale mockups tests of AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) spacesuits and the #SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) in preparation for @NASAArtemis.

CONFERENCES 📅

• JAXA Space Exploration Symposium 2024 (@jsec_jaxa_en) : 12 Jun 2024
• Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery
(ASCEND) (@ascendspace) in Las Vegas, NV : 30 Jul - 1 Aug 2024
• 75th International Astronautical Congress (@IAC2024) in Milan, Italy : 14-18 Oct 2024

This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by @Astropreneurs, @NvestSpace and @Astro_Fund.

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#SpaceInAMinute : 19 May- 2 Jun 2024 LAUNCHES • @SpaceX (Private) prepares for possible #Starship #IFT4 launch attempt from @VisitStarbase starting on 6 Jun 2024 • @NASA, @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) and @ulalaunch (Private) delays Starliner Crew Flight Test (#CFT) to @Space_Station to 5 Jun 2024 • @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) prepares for #Galactic07 suborbital mission from @Spaceport_NM on 8 June 2024 • @polarisprogram prepares for summer 2024 launch SPACE DESTINATIONS • #Space_Station - Progress 88 spacecraft, containing food, fuel and supplies, launched on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome and arrived on 1 Jun 2024 • #AxiomStation (@Axiom_Space) - a scaled version is on display at @hmns • #TiangongSpaceStation - Shenzhou-18 astronauts completed an 8.5-hour spacewalk of tasks and inspections. • Haven-1 (@vast) primary structure pathfinder was completed. All critical geometries, transitions, and interfaces can be built. • @Starlab_Space welcomed @MDA_space as a new strategic partner, joining #voyagerspace_, #AirbusSpace and #Mitsubishi. • @OrbitalReef team consists of #BlueOrigin, #SierraSpaceCo, #BoeingSpace, #RedwireSpace, #GenesisESI and #ASU. SPACEPORTS • @SLDelta30 - #SpaceX launched @NatReconOfc NROL-146 on 22 May 2024 and launched @esa/@JAXA_en EarthCARE mission on 28 May 2024 • @Spaceport_NM prepares for #Galactic07 • @VisitVanHorn - #BlueOrigin completed NS-25 • @VisitStarbase prepares for #Starship #IFT4 • @NASAKennedy/@SLDelta45/ prepares for #Starliner CFT mission • @NASAWallops - @RocketLab continues development of #Neutron launch and production facilities • @SaxaVord_Space completed ribbon cutting to formally declare spaceport open for business. • @EuropeSpacePort prepares for maiden flight of Ariane 6 during summer 2024 • Baikonaur Cosmodrome (@roscosmos) launched resupply mission to #Space_Station COMMERCIAL SPACE • @fireflyspace (Private) prepares for Blue Ghost mission to #Luna • @redwire ( $RDW ) Luxembourg team developing robotic arm for #esa Argonaut lunar lander • @relativityspace ( Private) #AeonR engine fires at 100% power for 180 seconds of hot fire at @NASAStennis • @SierraSpaceCo (Private) #DreamChaser Tenacity and #ShootingStar undergo final testing and prelaunch processing at the Space Station Processing Facility at #NASAKennedy • #SpaceX (Private) continues rollout of @Starlink service CIVIL SPACE • #esa and #NASA_Astronauts took part in ergonomics and habitability tests of the Lunar I-Hab module for @NASA_Gateway at @Thales_Alenia_S in Turin. • @FAANews awaiting final documentation to grant #SpaceX launch license for #Starship #IFT4 • @isro and @AgnikulCosmos successfully completed Mission 01 of Agnibaan SOrTeD at Sriharikota. First-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine produced by additive manufacturing. • #JAXA_en and #esa deploy the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer/Cloud Profiling Radar (EarthCARE/CPR) Antenna Main Reflector •#NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni are in quarantine for mission to #Space_Station • CNSA Chang'e-6 successfully landed on the moon on 2 Jun 2024. The mission will conduct the first lunar sample collection on the far side of the moon This #SpaceScoop is sponsored by @Astropreneurs

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#SpaceInAMinute : 5-11 May 2024 PERISCOPE • @SpaceX (Private) prepares for possible #Starship #IFT4 wet dress rehearsal from @VisitStarbase on 16 May 2024. Possible launch attempt in June 2024. • @NASA, @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) and @ulalaunch (Private) prepare for upcoming Starliner Crew Flight Test (#CFT) to @Space_Station on 17 May 2024 • @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) announces launch date for #Galactic07 from @Spaceport_NM on 8 June 2024 • @blueorigin (Private) prepares for future NS-25 mission from @VisitVanHorn COMMERCIAL SPACE • @fireflyspace (Private) successfully executed 3 hot fire tests on 3 separate tests stands • @redwire ( $RDW ) 3D bio-printed the first live human heart tissue sample in microgravity • @relativityspace ( Private) #AeonR engine produces 268K pounds of thrust full power hot fire at @NASAStennis • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) handpicked a team of subcontractors to develop 18 spacecraft for @SemperCitiusSDA. The team includes @CollinsAero, @mynaric, @ParsonsCorp, @redwire and @SEAKR_Eng • @SierraSpaceCo (Private) The #DreamChaser, Tenacity, completed environmental testing at @NASAArmstrong CIVIL SPACE • @esa #Ariane6 is upright at @EuropeSpacePort in preparation for summer 2024 launch • @FAANews plans to evaluate potential environmental impacts of issuing a commercial launch Vehicle Operator License to @SpaceX for #Starship at @VisitSpaceCape SLC-39A • @isro successfully conducted a long-duration test of 3D printed PS4 engine • @JAXA_en JAXA Space Exploration Symposium 2024 will take place on 12 Jun 2024 (JST) • @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni are in quarantine for @Commercial_Crew mission to @Space_Station • @NASAWallops initiates environmental analysis of increasing annual launches from 18 to 52 @VisitWallops 🛰️ #SpaceStocks ✨ #AstroFund 🚀 This @Space_Scoop is sponsored by @SpaceGearHQ

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#SpaceInAMinute : 28 Apr - 4 May 2024 May the 4th be with you today! Yesterday was a great #NationalSpaceDay 🚀 PERISCOPE • @NASA, @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) and @ulalaunch (Private) prepare for upcoming Starliner Crew Flight Test (#CFT) to @Space_Station on 6 May 2024 • @blueorigin (Private) prepares for future NS-25 mission from @VisitVanHorn • @SpaceX (Private) prepares for Starship #IFT4 from @VisitStarbase COMMERCIAL SPACE • @blueorigin (Private) partners with @seraspaceage to develop a human space flight program to increase access and representation in space • @HyImpulseTech (Private) completes maiden launch of SR-75 sounding rocket from @SouthernLaunch in Australia • @LMSpace ( $LMT ) withdrew offer to acquire @TerranOrbital ( $LLAP ) • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) prepares for back-to-back #Electron launches in asynchronous, near-polar orbits for @NASA’s PREFIRE mission to monitor the climate • @SierraSpaceCo (Private) prepares for key validation test and full-scale structural test of expandable space station technology at @NASA_Marshall • @SpaceX (Private) debuts new Extravehicular Activity (#EVA) spacesuit for @PolarisProgram’s summer 2024 mission from @VisitSpaceCape • @vast (Private) completed the Haven-1 primary structure pathfinder • @virgingalactic ( $SPCE ) announces launch date for #Galactic07 from @Spaceport_NM on 8 June 2024 CIVIL SPACE • @esa #Ariane6 is upright at @EuropeSpacePort in preparation for summer 2024 launch • @esaspaceflight welcomed @Soph_astro, @Astro_Pablo_A, @Astro_Rosemary, @Raph_Astro, @ESAastro_Marco and @AussieAstroKat to the #ESA astronaut corps. • @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and @Astro_Suni are in quarantine for @Commercial_Crew mission to @Space_Station 🛰️ #SpaceStocks ✨ #AstroFund 🚀 This @Space_Scoop is sponsored by @SpaceGearHQ

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#SpaceInAMinute : 17-23 Mar 2024 PERISCOPE • #TotalSolarEclipse on 8 Apr 2024 COMMERCIAL SPACE • @SpaceX (Private) completes resupply mission to the @ISS_CASIS • @RocketLab ( $RKLB ) launched #NROL123 on 21 Mar 2024 from Wallops, VA for the @NatReconOfc • @ulalaunch (Private) preps to launch #NROL70 for @NatReconOfc on 28 Mar 2024 from Cape Canaveral, FL (@SLDelta45) • @blueorigin (Private) Orbital Reef completed testing milestones for its critical life support system • @Int_Machines ( $LUNR ) IM-1 mission • @BoeingSpace ( $BA ) detailed the flight plan and timeline of #Starliner’s first Crew Flight Test to occur after Apr 2024 • @vast (Private) Haven-1 structure manufacturing has begun CIVIL SPACE • @NASA_Johnson will announce team(s) selected to develop the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) on 3 Apr 2024 @ 4pm ET • @esa #Ariane6’s upper stage and core stage are now assembled • @ISAS_JAXA_EN The #IDEFIX rover, a part of the Martian Moon eXploration (@mmx_jaxa_en) mission was officially handed over to JAXA • @isro Winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), successfully landed autonomously • @roscosmos Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully launched with 3 passengers. Docking is set for Monday, 25 Mar 2024 @Space_Scoop 🛰️ #SpaceStocks ✨ #AstroFund 🚀

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