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Who else is registered for the 2024 United States Space Force T-Minus 10 Miler event? In-person (timed at Patrick SFB on December 14) or virtual (anywhere you are and at your own speed during the month of December) it is a great way to make connections with the nation's newest military service. This year's featured rocket for the medal, patch and t-shirt is the Atlas. According to the event website at: runspaceforce.com: "The 3rd Annual Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler will feature the Atlas Rocket. The featured rocket will be portrayed on the event’s official race shirts, finisher medals, commemorative patches, and more throughout 2024. The mighty Atlas ICBM is legendary in the history of America’s space and missile programs. It began the Atlas family of rockets. The USAF developed it as America’s first ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) and one of the earliest liquid-fueled rockets in the 1950s! The Atlas quickly transformed into one of America’s most successful space launch vehicles. From 1957 into 2004, variants of the original Atlas launched hundreds of payloads into space, including our first astronauts into orbit! The legacy of Atlas continues today with ULA’s Atlas V series, which continues to launch from the Cape, setting more milestones along the way." #TMinusTenMiler #RunSpaceForce #TMinus10Miler

#CTPcraft utilizing CTP Propulsion will produce no #emissions for #emissionsfree #spacetravel. #emissionsreduction #emissionfreetravel #emissionscontrol #cleanspace #cleanerspace #sustainablespace #spacesustainability #CTPSpace

Regarding my last post: In addition to space debris, which is one of my biggest concerns for the future of Space travel, the subject of rocket emissions into the atmosphere, which is starting to appear in articles more frequently, should be everyone’s concern, it will be a big problem for the environment in this new space race, with the increase in launches per week around the world. Researching whether anyone had a solution to this problem, I came across to this information (which is the picture below) on Wikipedia in 2018 about the Lockheed Martin project (HAA) that seemed to perhaps be the solution to this problem. But 2021 arrived, the project never materialized and information disappeared from the Wikipedia page. Many years ago when I learned about this amazing Airship and Following the idea of launching planes from a flying aircraft carrier such as the USS Akron in service between September 1931 and April 1933 for the U.S. Navy. It gave me an idea of using the same means to launch spacecraft into space. With the technology we have today, I think it is possible. Six years ago I made a video on my YouTube channel without any computer-generated graphics just to get the idea out there. (Video is below and sorry for the quality) #highaltitudelaunchstation https://lnkd.in/eSu3MZbP (Screenshot Wednesday July 25 2018 12:28am) >>

The article chronicles the evolution of China's space program from its ancient roots to its modern ambitions. It highlights China's significant achievements, including satellite launches, human spaceflight, and advancements in space technology. The space program, which began as part of China's ballistic missile development, has grown into a vital element of national power under President Xi Jinping's vision of transforming China into a dominant space power by mid-century. The article also discusses China's strategic use of its space program for military, political, and international cooperation purposes, particularly to counter U.S. influence and promote global partnerships. Read more at... https://lnkd.in/dx8ZHpzq #ChinaSpaceProgram #SpaceExploration #NationalPower #Geopolitics #BRI

Firefly Aerospace Ready to Launch Alpha FLTA004 for Lockheed Martin No Earlier Than December 20 The Fly the Lightning mission will deploy an Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) payload developed by Lockheed Martin to demonstrate rapid delivery of on-orbit capabilities for U.S. warfighters. As a secondary objective, the mission team will further demonstrate responsive space capabilities by tracking and improving the total working hours required from payload receival to launch readiness compared to Alpha FLTA003, the record-breaking VICTUS NOX mission. "On the heels of our successful Alpha launch for the U.S Space Force, the Firefly team will continue to push the limits and set new standards in the industry, operating at a rapid pace for Alpha FLTA004 and future missions in response to the needs of our customers," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace. "This team is utilizing lessons from our VICTUS NOX mission to fundamentally change how quickly both government and commercial customers can process their payloads and launch assets to space." During the final launch operations, the team will transport the payload faring to the launch pad and mate it to Firefly's Alpha rocket using similar responsive operations to VICTUS NOX. The launch is being observed by members of the U.S. Space Force Tactically Responsive Space team to inform future missions and the requirements for repeatable on-demand launch capabilities.

There are two problems that need to be addressed in space tech, the first is cleaning the space debris and the second is becoming more advanced in asteroid defense.

I want to bring to your attention an important and timely panel discussion sponsored by the Washington Space Business Roundtable, "Launching The Next Generation Of Lift: Perspectives From Providers." After years of bottleneck in availability and capacity, the second-half of this decade may be a renaissance in space launch. Several larger, more capable, cheaper rockets – including ULA’s Vulcan, Arianespace’s Ariane 6, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, as well as several other high-profile vehicles – are now entering service or are soon slated to. With these changing dynamics, opportunities (and questions) abound regarding the impact of the next-generation of launch on the space economy. The panel discussion features executives from several leading launch providers working on next-gen capabilities: Arianespace, Rocket Lab, & United Launch Alliance. Through open discussion with our speakers, hear their views on the shifting launch market, how they’re competitively positioning their vehicles, and what the future of an evolving launch sector may hold for the broader space community. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, at Hogan & Lovells LLP, 555 13th St, NW, DC. Deadline for registration is Thursday, June 20, 12Noon eastern. I hope to see as many of you there as possible. Shaping up to be a terrific discussion. https://lnkd.in/eMVMaiDy

#spacehistory #freespaceeducation 🕵♂️ Are you not aware of the history of the United States Space Force (USSF) or the joint exercises with France as well as Germany? 🤺 This video can help you build context from the beginning of the "space race" to recent years with the establishment of the USSF. You can use a great background and another #freespaceeducation resource to #breakintoorbit. https://lnkd.in/ef-7NSnG

🪐 The space race has become the space economy. Space is no longer the sole domain of governments and incumbent aerospace and defense companies.   🚀 Advances in manufacturing, propulsion, and rocket launch technology have made it much easier and less expensive to venture into space.   📡 But who will be the future leaders in the space economy? Sign up for the space economy webinar to find out!   🔊 Join William Tyson, Carolina Pinto, and Jordan Strzelecki on Wednesday 6th December as they discuss the key trends impacting the space economy, whether space will be a new arena for geopolitical conflict and much more.   Register for FREE here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSbW_UpH   #SpaceEconomy #satellites 

The US Space Force has selected True Anomaly and Rocket Lab to collaborate on the development of spacecraft for the next Tactically Responsive Space mission, named Victus Haze. True Anomaly, a spacecraft and software company based in Colorado, was awarded $30 million to contribute one of its Jackal space vehicles for the mission, which is scheduled for launch in 2025. The agreement, known as an Emergent Need Small Business Innovation Research award, stipulates that True Anomaly will match the government's investment, providing an additional $30 million to fund risk-reduction activities. This partnership between the Space Force and True Anomaly underscores the importance of fostering innovation and collaboration in the space industry, as well as the value of small businesses in driving technological advancements. The selection of True Anomaly and Rocket Lab for the Victus Haze mission highlights the Space Force's commitment to working with emerging space technology companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of the military and advance the broader space industry. #defense #defence #military #technology #aerospace #space #spacemission #moon #rocket #rockets #spaceexploration #aerospace #satellite #satellites #spacetechnology #spaceinnovation #spacecraft #spacenews #spacestation