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🚀 Exciting developments in satellite technology! NASA's use of ion thruster know-how continues to revolutionize the space industry. The innovative Hall-effect thrusters, developed through collaborations with industry leaders like Orbion Space Technology, are enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of satellites. These thrusters, which use electricity and inert gases instead of traditional chemical propellants, are critical for maintaining satellite orbits and extending operational lifespans with minimal fuel consumption. It's a great example of how advanced space technologies can lead to more sustainable and cost-effective satellite operations. #SpaceTech #Innovation #NASA Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHM_5e8C

The NASA Ames Research Center's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) deployed its booms in Earth’s orbit on August 29, unfurling its 9-meter wide reflective surface. Launched on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket on April 23, 2024, the 12U CubeSat, built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics, reached the primary mission of successfully testing the unfolding operation of the 80-square-meter sail in space. The ACS3 mission’s success could lead to the development of technologies that can support sails up to two thousand square meters, leading to larger-scale missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, potentially even to interstellar travels. Read more: https://lnkd.in/da6VmsHy #ACS3 #Solarsail #SpaceExploration #NASA #CubeSat #Sun #Electron

"It's easy to measure fuel in tanks on Earth, where gravity pulls the liquid to the bottom. But in space, the game changes. Quantifying fuel that's floating around inside a spacecraft's tank isn't so simple. "Because of the very small amount of gravity, fluid doesn't settle to the bottom of propellant tanks but rather clings to the walls and could be anywhere inside," said Lauren Ameen, deputy manager for the Cryogenic Fluid Management Portfolio Project Office at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. "That makes it really challenging to understand how much propellant you have within your tank, which is really important to maximize your mission duration and plan how much you need to launch with."" #space #fuelmeasurment

For those involved with us here, SpaceX is making significant strides in developing in-space refueling technologies for its Starship spacecraft, which is a pivotal advancement for sustaining longer space missions and enabling human exploration of further celestial bodies. NASA has expressed confidence in SpaceX's progress, indicating an upcoming demonstration of this technology could take place as early as next year. This technological development is crucial for the ambitious Artemis missions aimed at returning humans to the Moon and potentially beyond. The next major milestone is a demonstration planned for 2025 where two Starships will dock in orbit, with one transferring propellants to the other. Stay tuned at this is about to get a lot more exciting. https://lnkd.in/dkakAek8 #SpaceXStarship #InSpaceRefueling #SpaceExploration #NASA #ArtemisProgram #SpaceTechnology #FutureOfSpaceTravel #SpaceInnovation #MoonMission #MarsPrep

🚀 Canadarm3 to Join NASA's Gateway: A Leap Forward for Canadian Space Robotics Exciting news for Canadian space technology! The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a $730 million ($999.8 million CAD) contract for the design and testing of Canadarm3, which will join NASA's Gateway space station no earlier than 2029. This next-gen robotic arm will play a crucial role in the Artemis program, aiding in the construction and maintenance of the lunar Gateway. Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, highlighted the significance of this development: "We are entering an exciting period where Canadarm3 will take shape and come to life on our production floor." CSA president Lisa Campbell added, "Canadian robotics have played a critical and game-changing role in space for decades. Our expertise is well-regarded and sought after internationally." In recognition of Canada's contributions, CSA will send astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon in 2025 as part of Artemis 2. This mission is the first of many, with future Gateway missions and a potential Canadian moon landing on the horizon. Canadarm3 builds on the legacy of Canadarm and Canadarm2, pivotal in space missions for over 40 years. Managed by MDA Space, these robotic systems continue to be a cornerstone of international space collaboration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZCNmu5m #Canadarm3 #ArtemisProgram #CanadianSpaceAgency #SpaceExploration #NASA #GatewayStation #SpaceRobotics

Exciting news from the space frontier! NASA has just installed the massive solar arrays for the Europa Clipper spacecraft, set to journey to Jupiter's enigmatic moon Europa by 2030. 🌠 Why This Matters: 🔸Powerful Design: The largest spacecraft ever developed by NASA, equipped with solar arrays spanning 46.5 feet each, to power its mission across the vast distance from Earth to Jupiter. 🔹Advanced Tech: Featuring cutting-edge Azur Space 3G28 solar cells, designed to endure the harsh conditions of space and the intense radiation of Jupiter’s orbit. 🔸Innovative Launch: Slated for an October 2024 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, using gravity assists from Mars and Earth to propel it to its destination. Europa Clipper aims to uncover the secrets of Europa's hidden ocean and its potential to support life. Solar array installed for mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa: https://lnkd.in/dU-YXnxY #NASA #SolarTechnology #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #SpaceTech #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

New Post: Tech Today: NASA’s Ion Thruster Knowhow Keeps Satellites Flying - https://lnkd.in/eV5ppR_x low Earth orbit, satellites face a constant challenge – a tiny amount of atmospheric drag that, over time, causes them to slow down and decay their orbit. To combat this, spacecraft rely on in-space thrusters to adjust positioning and boost orbits. However, most of these thrusters use heavy, expensive chemical propellants. This is where […]

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is going to have a wait a bit longer before its first astronaut mission can take place. Following the decision to scrub the Crew Flight Test mission about two hours prior to liftoff, teams with United Launch Alliance (ULA), Boeing and NASA concluded that more work was needed to prepare the Atlas 5 to launch. In order to do that, the rocket will need to be rolled back to the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex 41. The anticipated timeline for the work will push the launch back to no earlier than May 17, according to NASA. The new liftoff time is now 6:16 p.m. EDT (2016 UTC). - - - #Space #boeingstarliner #spaceze #nasa #spaceship #spacex #spacestation #universe #astronomy #astronaut #stars #spaceshuttle #explore

How can we tackle the growing challenge of orbital junk in space? 🛰️ Discover NASA's innovative approach in this Digital Trends article. As our activities in space expand, so does the issue of space debris. NASA recently awarded a contract for "space bags" to clean up orbital junk. This article explores this groundbreaking initiative and its potential implications for the future of space exploration and sustainability. What do you think of this solution? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxBFsnTk #SpaceExploration #NASA #Sustainability

✍️Making progress 'x' in Space - launch by launch, height by height, disintegration("rapid unplanned disassembly") by disintegration, millions by billions, NASA's pat by pat & investigation by investigation ... ('x' as in Algebra) : #spaceexploration #x #nasa #algebra #learningbydoing #skdscans