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SpaceX Starship Flight 14 targets first orbital deployment of operational Starlink satellites
space17 days ago

SpaceX Starship Flight 14 targets first orbital deployment of operational Starlink satellites

SpaceX is set to launch Starship Flight 14 on September 28, 2026, from Starbase, Texas, marking the vehicle's first attempt to reach Earth orbit. The mission aims to complete six orbits over ten hours, deploy 26 operational Starlink V3 satellites, and test a controlled reentry. This test follows 13 suborbital flights and includes hardware fixes for engine reliability issues. Success could validate Starship's reusability and support NASA's Artemis moon missions, though risks include potential debris risks if control is lost in orbit.

via Mashable|
#nasa-artemis#orbital-flight#space
science28 days ago

Lunar Water Scarcity May Cap Moon Colonies at Small-Scale Outposts

A new study in Frontiers in Space Technology argues that large-scale human settlements on the Moon are likely impossible due to severe water limitations. Researchers Martin Elvis and Jonathan McDowell calculate that even with 98% water recycling efficiency, a colony of one million people would exhaust the Moon's estimated one billion tons of water ice within a century. While power generation via solar or nuclear means is feasible, water is the critical bottleneck. The study suggests that without discovering massive new subsurface water deposits or achieving a tenfold improvement in recycling efficiency, lunar habitation will remain limited to small scientific or military outposts rather than large cities.

via extremetech.com|
#frontiers-in-space-technology#lunar-colonies#nasa-artemis
Trump hails Space Force in State of the Union as Artemis 2 sits out spotlight
space-exploration7 months ago

Trump hails Space Force in State of the Union as Artemis 2 sits out spotlight

In his State of the Union address, Trump praised Space Force, calling it “my baby,” while Artemis 2 astronauts attended the event but were not named; NASA’s Artemis program has faced delays, with Artemis 2’s launch rolled back due to a rocket glitch and now targeting early April at the soonest, and the speech offered little emphasis on Artemis 2 beyond the attendees.

via Space|
#artemis-2#moon-mission#nasa-artemis
SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 6th Test Flight with Innovative Launch Techniques
technology1 year ago

SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 6th Test Flight with Innovative Launch Techniques

SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, aims to revolutionize the space economy by enabling fully reusable launches and potentially reducing costs to $2-3 million per launch. Originally conceived to facilitate interplanetary travel, Starship is crucial for NASA's Artemis program, which plans to land humans on the moon. Despite setbacks, including recent test failures, SpaceX is pushing forward with plans for Mars missions, with the next test flight scheduled for November 18. The rocket's development is supported by SpaceX's Starlink revenue and a $4 billion NASA contract.

via TechCrunch|
#elon-musk#nasa-artemis#space-economy
space-exploration2 years ago

SpaceX Starship Achieves First Successful Return and Landing

SpaceX successfully launched its fourth Starship test mission, achieving a significant milestone with the first soft splashdown of both the Super Heavy Booster and the Starship upper stage. This mission, crucial for the development of a mostly reusable rocket, also holds importance for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2026. The success of Flight 4 paves the way for future missions, including an ambitious plan to catch the booster using the launch tower's "chopsticks" and further advancements in propellant transfer technology.

via Spaceflight Now|
#nasa-artemis#reusable-rockets#space-exploration
"Revealed: The Moon's Surprising Water History Uncovered by Ancient Meteorite"
space-science2 years ago

"Revealed: The Moon's Surprising Water History Uncovered by Ancient Meteorite"

New research using a lunar meteorite has revealed that the moon's surface contained more water around 4 billion years ago than previously believed, shedding light on the moon's evolution. This discovery could impact future moon missions, including NASA's Artemis 3, which aims to leverage frozen water for sustainable lunar presence. The study challenges the long-held belief that the moon was "bone dry" and highlights the importance of examining lunar meteorites to gain insights not found in Apollo samples. The findings come at a crucial time as humanity prepares to return to the moon, with potential implications for sustaining astronauts and fueling deeper space missions.

via Space.com|
#lunar-meteorite#moon#nasa-artemis