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FCC waives Amazon Leo milestone, paving way for a second large LEO network
technology1 month ago

FCC waives Amazon Leo milestone, paving way for a second large LEO network

The FCC has waived the July 2026 deadline that required Amazon to deploy half of its 3,232-satellite Leo constellation, keeping the July 2029 Gen1 deadline but removing the 50% milestone timing. The waiver, cited as serving the public interest and boosting competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, will temporarily demote the spectral priority of satellites launched after July 2026 to spur faster deployment. Amazon has faced launch delays and heavy-lift rocket availability issues (New Glenn, Vulcan), relying on Atlas V, Ariane 6, and Falcon 9 rockets to advance the constellation as it pushes toward widespread service.

via Ars Technica|
#amazon-leo#fcc#launch-delays
Blue Origin targets year-end return to flight for New Glenn after explosion
space-exploration1 month ago

Blue Origin targets year-end return to flight for New Glenn after explosion

Blue Origin aims to have its New Glenn heavy‑lift rocket back on Cape Canaveral’s LC‑36 and ready to launch by the end of 2026, after a May on‑pad explosion destroyed the vehicle. Officials say the propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and LNG tanks survived, while the transporter‑erector was destroyed and will be replaced with a new vertical‑conop approach. The plan is ambitious given the damage and ongoing investigation, and downtime could affect NASA’s Artemis program and other customers relying on LC‑36.

via Space|
#artemis#blue-origin#launch-delays
Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed by Helium Fix Rollback and Repairs
space4 months ago

Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed by Helium Fix Rollback and Repairs

NASA's Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II crewed Moon mission is back in the hangar for repairs after a helium-system issue, following hydrogen-leak fixes; engineers will diagnose the problem at Kennedy Space Center, with an April launch still possible though timing remains tight. The four-person crew—three Americans and one Canadian—remains on standby as NASA works to resolve the issues before the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo.

via ScienceAlert|
#artemis-ii#helium-system#launch-delays
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone nears launch after redesign and delays
technology5 months ago

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone nears launch after redesign and delays

The Verge reports that Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone appears real-ish after a redesign: executives showed a prototype in a video call, with a larger 6.78-inch waterfall display, Snapdragon 7 series, 5,000 mAh battery, 512GB storage plus up to 1TB microSD, and 50MP cameras. Pricing has shifted to an early $499 'introductory' price for deposits, with later buyers paying less than $1,000. The device is about six months late, awaiting T-Mobile certification after FCC clearance; final US assembly remains a goal, not a done deal, with a relaunch and final specs/images promised in coming weeks.

via theverge.com|
#fcc-certification#launch-delays#t1-phone
The Near Miss: How the James Webb Telescope Almost Didn't Launch
science-and-technology1 year ago

The Near Miss: How the James Webb Telescope Almost Didn't Launch

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) faced numerous challenges before its successful launch, including budget overruns, technical errors, and delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially capped at $8 billion, the project required additional funding due to "stupid mistakes" like miswirings and inappropriate solvent use. Despite these setbacks, the telescope was finally launched on December 25, 2021, overcoming significant hurdles and "unknown unknowns" to reach its operational phase.

via Livescience.com|
#budget-challenges#james-webb-space-telescope#launch-delays
SpaceX's Ambitious Launch Goals for 2023 Fall Just Short
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Ambitious Launch Goals for 2023 Fall Just Short

SpaceX is likely to fall just short of its goal of 100 Falcon launches in 2023 due to an 11-day gap in launches caused by poor weather conditions and technical issues. The company has conducted 92 launches so far this year, including 88 Falcon 9 and 4 Falcon Heavy launches. Despite missing the goal, SpaceX's launch cadence has significantly increased compared to previous years and its competitors. SpaceX accounts for nearly half of the orbital launch attempts in 2023 and plans to further increase its launch cadence in 2024.

via SpaceNews|
#falcon-launches#launch-cadence#launch-delays
space2 years ago

"SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launch of X-37B Spaceplane Delayed to December 28"

SpaceX's plans for multiple launches this week have been plagued by delays due to unfavorable weather and technical issues. The Falcon Heavy launch, carrying the Air Force's X-37B spaceplane, has been delayed indefinitely, with a new launch date set for no earlier than December 28. The Starlink mission from Florida has also been delayed multiple times and is now scheduled for Sunday, with a 35% chance of happening. The California Starlink mission has been pushed back to December 28 as well. The crowded launch schedule in January may require some missions to be moved to different launch pads.

via Space Explored|
#falcon-heavy#launch-delays#space
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launches Delayed, ULA's Vulcan Pushed to New Year
space-exploration2 years ago

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launches Delayed, ULA's Vulcan Pushed to New Year

SpaceX has delayed the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket to no earlier than December 28 due to a "ground side issue" and bad weather conditions. The rocket will carry Boeing's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle for the USSF-52 mission. Meanwhile, United Launch Alliance has postponed the launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket until the new year after delays during a wet dress rehearsal. The rocket's main payload is Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander. The Space Coast is expected to see a busy launch window in early January, including the first crewed launch of the year and another NASA CLPS mission.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#falcon-heavy#launch-delays#space-exploration
Ariane 6: Europe's New Rocket Battles Delays as Ariane 5 Era Ends
spaceflight3 years ago

Ariane 6: Europe's New Rocket Battles Delays as Ariane 5 Era Ends

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket, the successor to the retired Ariane 5, is facing delays in its development, potentially pushing its first flight into 2024 or beyond. Arianespace's CEO stated that a launch date for Ariane 6 will be set in September, while the European Space Agency maintains a late 2023 target. The rocket aims to compete with SpaceX's success but lacks reusability. As delays persist, the European Commission is considering launching Galileo satellites using US providers like SpaceX or United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur. Ariane 6 has attracted contracts from companies like Amazon, but its estimated development cost has nearly doubled to 4 billion euros ($4.15 billion).

via Space.com|
#ariane-6#cost-overruns#european-commission