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In a major step forward for the future of space travel, SpaceX has successfully caught its Super Heavy booster during a flight test for the first time. Using its revolutionary “Mechazilla” tower, equipped with chopstick-like arms, the booster was captured after launching the Starship vehicle from Texas. This achievement pushes the boundaries of reusability in space missions, potentially slashing costs and accelerating turnarounds between launches. Watch the video clip here [Insert Link] and witness this game-changing moment for the space industry! credit: thelaunchpad Follow this page for the latest development in AI #TopAITools #SpaceX #Innovation #RocketTechnology #SpaceExploration #Reusability #FutureOfSpace

How much an electromagnetic storm might cost to space market players In 2022, SpaceX experienced a significant loss when 38 new Starlink satellites were destroyed because of an electromagnetic storm. This fiasco ended up costing a solid  $100 million to the company. Not only did it incur financial losses, but it also triggered an additional production cycle, further enhancing their carbon footprint. The root cause of this mishap was the lack of information on space weather, leading to incorrect calculations of the ionosphere's resistance for satellites. The industry is losing tons of money and will keep losing two, ten, and hundred times more if we keep ignoring obvious problems. #spacex #starlink #spaceweather  #spacetech #space

Art of Satelliting Amazon Project Kuiper, SpaceX Starlink, SES Satellites O3B and Eutelsat OneWeb as a van Gogh, Escher, Kandinsky and Picasso respectively. - Processed through the LunaPic online photo editor based on constellation maps generated by the NCAT4 toolkit. - The original maps include all current, in-orbit satellites with the exception of Amazon Kuiper (future 3-shell constellation) - See all non-GEO #satcom systems combined under various art effects https://lnkd.in/dkPwRpSE

The Starlink satellite train is a phenomenon that occurs when newly launched Starlink satellites align in a row and reflect sunlight off their solar panels, particularly during sunrise or sunset, creating the appearance of bright lights moving across the sky. Currently, 6,371 Starlink satellites operate in low Earth orbit at altitudes between 300 and 550 km. Each satellite measures about 2.8 x 1.4 x 0.2 meters and weighs approximately 260 kg. There’s no need to worry about these satellites falling to Earth—if they descend into the atmosphere (at altitudes of 50-85 km), they will burn up completely due to intense atmospheric friction before reaching the ground. If you’d like to observe the satellite train, you can use the Satellite Tracker app on your mobile for real-time tracking and visibility predictions. #SatelliteTrain #SpaceX #Starlink #SatelliteTracking #LowEarthOrbit #NightSky #SpaceObservation #Astronomy #SkyWatching #Stargazing #SatelliteSpotting #ScienceExploration #SatelliteTracker #SpaceTechnology #Space

#Space-based #applications have become an integral part of everyday life, providing essential services such as #communication, #navigation, and Earth #observation. This is also reflected in the increase of active satellites in space: The count has surged significantly in the past years from approx. 4 800 in 2021 to 7 700 in 2023 with another 50 000 #satellites expected to be launched in the next decade. This congestion of the orbital environment has created significant challenges for the #safety and #security of space-based #assets. The risk of collisions with operational spacecraft and debris and the potential damage from objects re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere have become a growing concern. To address these risks, an efficient system for #surveying and #tracking such objects and providing this information to stakeholders is essential. https://lnkd.in/djDEC3VC

🛰️MISSION UPDATE🛰️ Ubotica’s CogniSAT-6 is a revolutionary AI-enabled satellite mission aimed at delivering 🌍 Live Earth Intelligence in real-time through SPACE:AI technology. Launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in March, CogniSAT-6 transforms Earth Observation with autonomous #AI-driven decision making, enabling direct user interaction, while facilitating real-time communication and data exchange. 📣 Fintan Buckley, CEO at #Ubotica commented on the launch: "This will be one of the most intelligent and connected missions ever sent to #space. CogniSAT-6 marks a revolution in Earth Observation by combining onboard SPACE:AI, continuous real-time communications with the satellite, and dynamic observing strategies to deliver Live Earth Intelligence directly to users on Earth." Ubotica has three objectives for the CogniSAT-6 mission: 1️⃣To deliver Live Earth Intelligence insights directly to users, providing immediate, actionable data for a wide range of applications. 2️⃣To autonomously schedule observations using onboard AI-driven decision-making, optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of satellite operations. 3️⃣To enable direct interaction between end- users and the spacecraft through a mobile app, facilitating real-time communication and data exchange. 📃Full Press Release 👉 https://loom.ly/SK8nwTM #CogniSat6 #EarthObservation #EO #AiInSpace #SpaceAI #OpenCosmos #HAMMER #Satellite #Transporter10 #LiveEarthIntelligence

SpaceX's #Starlink project aims to provide global internet coverage via a network of thousands of #satellites in low Earth orbit. As of August 2024, over 6,000 satellites are operational, with plans to expand the constellation further. However, the project's rapid growth raises concerns within the #astronomy community due to the satellites' brightness, which disrupts telescopic observations. Additionally, the increasing number of Starlink satellites significantly heightens the risk of space collisions and potential environmental impacts from deorbiting satellites. https://lnkd.in/g_vAj6Pn #SpaceX #Starlink #SatelliteInternet #SpaceDebris #SpaceSafety #EnvironmentalImpact #AstronomyImpact #Megaconstellation #GlobalInternet

The post shows how satellites have completely transformed our world! It's fascinating to think about how they improve communication, make weather forecasts more accurate, help us navigate, and advance scientific research! Thanks to satellites, we stay connected globally, feel safer, and monitor our environment more effectively. They drive technology forward and bring countries together, showing just how crucial satellite technology is in our everyday lives. #Space #SpaceStartups #SpaceIndustry #EarthObservation #SatelliteCommunications #Space

In recent years, #rideshares have become evermore common. While it provides a unique opportunity for new players to enter the realm of #spaceoperations, it also comes with its challenges. 🚀 Shortly after launch, objects will travel closely together in dense clusters. Finding and identifying a specific spacecraft in such a group is...tricky, and there is a high risk of a satellite getting “lost”. For example, the video shows the spread of 53 satellites and the Falcon 9 upper stage of #SpaceX #Transporter-10 launch after orbital insertion. The objects are grouped into multiple clusters that get slowly dispersed. #spacetrack published orbits 9 days after the Transporter 10 launch. With the increased traffic in #LEO, one also needs to be ready to perform #collisionavoidance starting from day one. Getting support during the Launch and Early Operations Phase is crucial to ensure a smooth transition into regular #operations. Dedicated tracking based on #SST sensors can lead to earlier availability of orbits, decrease the risk of losing a satellite, and allow earlier collision avoidance service. Do you have a launch coming up? Let's talk https://lnkd.in/dpT6XV-y #OKAPIOrbits #FeatureFridays #LEOP #launches #satellitelaunch