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This week, our #JUICE spacecraft swung by the Moon and Planet Earth en route to Jupiter. This combined fly-by, in fact an unprecedented ‘Lunar Earth Gravity Assist (LEGA)’ maneuver, decelerated the spacecraft and directed it towards Venus for a 2025 fly-by. Two more of such maneuvers will follow before JUICE will reach Jupiter in 2031. There are often many years between the successful launch of a Spacecraft and the moment it actually reaches its destination (in this case, Jupiter and its Icy Moons). Highlights like these are a regular reminder of the amazing missions we plan and execute, and the immense work that is behind not only the spacecraft itself, but also in actually getting it to its destination safely. For those interested in more detail, I recommend the European Space Agency - ESA Rocket Science blog at https://lnkd.in/gdiZKTzz Airbus Defence and Space

One of the most interesting manoeuvre performed in space (the one I preferred most): gravity assists or flyby. Using a Planet or a Moon, with this manoeuvre you can increase the speed of the spacecraft/ satellite and also change the trajectory, conserving fuel and reaching distant Planet in a shorter period of time. In these days Juice will perform it using our Planet and our Moon in order to reach Jupiter! #ESA #JUICE https://lnkd.in/dEYZ7syr

🚀 Human space flight beyond our moon remains a distant goal. But did you know that a "message in a bottle" signed by more than 2.6 million people, will soon travel across the solar system to Jupiter’s moon Europa? And we contributed to it! 🪐 Europa is believed to possess conditions suitable for life, and NASA’s Europa Clipper mission aims to explore it, uncovering what makes a world habitable. Scheduled for launch in October 2024, the spacecraft will carry not only scientific instruments but also a message representing humanity: a poem celebrating water as the essence of life, engraved on a metal plate alongside the names of all signees etched onto microchips. 📜 We are proud to enable engineers and scientists making Europa fit for its journey to unveil new worlds through our proven environmental testing solutions for harsh vibration and acoustic conditions.    Hopefully, one day, human crews will undertake missions of similar scope. 👩🚀    Visit our website to learn more about:  ➡️ Vibration control: https://lnkd.in/d3E_eWdq  ➡️ Acoustic control: https://lnkd.in/dZVByfUG     #Aerospace #Testing #ExpertsInVibration #InternationalDayOfHumanSpaceFlight 

A Milestone in Human Exploration: The Europa Clipper Mission We stand on the brink of a monumental leap in space exploration. The upcoming Europa Clipper mission is set to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter's moon, Europa, a celestial body that has captivated scientists and dreamers alike. Europa is unique, with a vast subsurface ocean that contains more water than all of Earth's oceans combined. This isn't just ordinary water; it's a saltwater ocean that, despite Europa's distance from the Sun—over five times further than Earth—remains liquid. The key to this phenomenon is tidal flexing, a process where gravitational interactions with Jupiter generate enough internal heat to prevent the water from freezing. What makes Europa especially intriguing is the potential for life. On Earth, life is believed to have originated in the depths of our oceans, near hydrothermal vents that provide energy in the absence of sunlight. If life could start in such extreme conditions here, what might exist in the hidden depths of Europa's ocean? The Europa Clipper mission seeks to answer this question, among many others, offering us a chance to potentially discover extraterrestrial life for the first time. This mission isn't just another space venture; it represents a pivotal moment in our quest to understand our place in the universe. Who knows what secrets lie beneath Europa's icy shell? The Europa Clipper mission may soon find out, opening new chapters in the story of human exploration and possibly rewriting what we know about life beyond Earth. #EuropaClipperMission #SearchForLife #JPL #NASA

Our spacecraft landing systems, also known as impact bags, are engineered with precision to guarantee a safe touchdown for spacecraft. These systems create a protective barrier with cushioning during landings, ensuring the safety of extremely heavy payloads landing on the Moon and Mars. Learn more about our impact bags: https://bit.ly/3UmHMKs #BeyondBoundaries

Have you heard about #BlueMoon ? It is very interesting to learn about the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby! Don’t miss those live images of the Moon🌖 ***Thanks to the #GroundStation Services, those ultra clear data can be easily accessible*** #CONTEC #GroundStation #DataToRecieve

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https://lnkd.in/gAPF2A7S Use the search function to find the current positions of 161 spacecraft, planets & moons, dwarf planets & asteroids and comets.... For example, use the search function to find the current positions of all five spacecraft on an interstellar trajectory: Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11, Voyager 1, Voyager 2, and New Horizons.

The best way to reduce space junk is to not leave space junk. The D3 is a reliable mechanical boom to safely deorbit smallsats. The FCC has a new 5 year rule to mitigate space junk and this is superior to propulsion in my view. Prop can get finicky at end of mission life and relying on gravity for natural deorbit creates unnecessary risk. You can read about the FCC’s 5 year rule for deorbiting satellites here: https://lnkd.in/ecWx6FTP