We would like to congratulate our customer the European Space Agency - ESA for the successful launch of the 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 satellite! 🛰️ We are proud to have contributed our expertise to the project and have had the chance to play our part and make an impact on revolutionising climate research. We are extending a big thank you to ESA for their trust and of course to our Serco colleagues who have been involved in this important mission. Click through the visual below to explore 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 and the contribution of the Serco Teams> Marco Casanova Álvarez, Data Handling Spacecraft Operations Engineer, Filippo Inno, Spacecraft Controller, Fabrizio Colein, Mission Control System, Team-B Software Coordinator, Antonio Arcos Rueda, Ground Station Engineer during LEOP #EarthCARE #SatelliteLaunch #SercoInSpace #SpaceInnovation #ClimateScience #ESA #Sustainability #ImpactABetterFuture
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Dann Hayes shares insights into human spaceflight testing in our latest blog post titled, “Satellite Test Operations - Human Spaceflight”. Learn about the unique challenges and rigorous requirements involved in acoustic testing for crewed missions and how our DFAN technology is meeting these demands with unparalleled efficiency. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eV4p3nAq #directfieldacoustictesting #aerospace #spacetech #directfieldacousticnoise #dfan #environmentaltesting
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Watch the recording of the Standardised De-Orbit interface activity! 🚀 If you missed the opportunity to attend the "Standardised De-Orbit Interface Definiton for Satcom-class spacecraft" webinar, do not worry, we recorded it! The webinar focused on the general aspects of Active Debris Removal highlighting the technical challenges and the specific aspects related to Standardisation activity. The webinar marks the start of Phase 1 of the activity in which Key stakeholders for identification of user needs and study cases are identified. 🔗 Important links: Link to the recording -> https://lnkd.in/dVW-5ZnF More information about the activity -> https://lnkd.in/dDEwUpAR #ESA #CleanSpace #SpaceSafety #ZeroDebris ESA Space Safety ESA Technology
Standardised De-orbit Interface Definition for Satcom-class Spacecraft
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SPACEBEL kicks off 2024 with a major comet interceptor contract First European deep Space mission to visit a pristine comet or interstellar body entering the inner Solar system, Comet Interceptor will offer new insights into the dynamic nature of comets as well as the origins of our solar system. SPACEBEL has recently signed an important agreement with OHB Italia S.p.A. (Milano), prime contractor of the Comet Interceptor mission, a programme of and funded by the European Space Agency. The said contract regards the provision of the Central Software that manages the whole spacecraft, its platform equipment and its payload instruments. This new project will involve a team of up to ten SPACEBEL engineers over the next two years. #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #computerscience #spaceindustry #space #spaceinnovation #spacetechnology #itandsoftware #onboardsoftware #centralsoftware #spacesegment https://lnkd.in/em45r3hP
SPACEBEL kicks off 2024 with a major comet interceptor contract
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HyImpulse Signs Launch Services MoU with Spacemanic: HyImpulse Technologies and Spacemanic CZ s.r.o. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on launch services. Under this MoU, HyImpulse and Spacemanic will prepare and enter into launch contracts for up to 10 orbital missions from 2026 to 2036. This collaboration also includes utilizing HyImpulse's Small Launcher 1 (SL1) for orbital services and the SR75 vehicle for suborbital technology demonstration missions. Read more » #neuco #spacewatchgl
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"Orbital refueling Ports" - "ORP." Orbital refueling ports - are game-changing advancements in space infrastructure that will transform the future of space travel. These ports can serve as vital hubs where satellites and spacecraft can replenish fuel, enabling extended missions, reduced launch costs, and increased operational flexibility. Establishing orbital refueling capabilities will make space travel more sustainable and efficient, extending the lifespan of satellites and interplanetary probes and facilitating ambitious projects like crewed missions to Mars. #OrbitalRefueling #SpaceSustainability
Northrop Grumman's orbital refueling port selected for U.S. military satellites
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▶ The ELSA-M servicer will provide a solution to capture and de-orbit multiple commercial clients’ satellites per servicer safely and responsibly in a single mission and will be the first to demonstrate this capability. ▶ The ELSA-M servicer will be able to support a range of future satellite operators, including constellations, which are equipped with a compatible magnetic capture mechanism such as the Astroscale Docking Plate. ▶ The mission is supported by the UK Space Agency through the Sunrise Programme which is run as a Public-Private Partnership between ESA and OneWeb. Astroscale has been working with OneWeb, one of the most mature LEO satellite constellation operators, for almost 5 years under the ESA Sunrise programme. #spaceexploration #space #spaceindustrty #satellite #spacetechnology #ELSAM #unitedkingdom #ESA #Astroscale #orbit #mission
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Liftero can into space ❗️ Announcing mission #RED5. BOOSTER, our propulsion system demonstrator for small satellites, is scheduled to launch with SpaceX Transporter-13 in Q1 2025. The ultimate test is still ahead, but I’m already incredibly proud of our team. We prepped this mission in under a year, and the payload aced all qualification tests. We are ready. 👉 Follow along for more updates coming soon. Przemysław Drożdż Marcin Chuchla Jakub Kościelniak Eryk Jamróz Bartłomiej Krzeczkowski Piotr Duszkiewicz Łukasz Motyka Natalia Mizera Diego Cabral Carlos Muñoz Moya Sunfish Partners Freya Capital bValue Fund European Space Agency - ESA POLSA Polska Agencja Kosmiczna | Polish Space Agency Polish Space Industry Association Klaster Technologii Kosmicznych ESA BIC Poland ESA Commercialisation Gateway #newspace #space #spacebusiness #spacetechnologies #propulsion
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Orbital refuelling, the process of replenishing spacecraft fuel while in orbit, has several pros and cons: Pros: -Extended Mission Lifespan: Refuelling can extend the duration of space missions, as spacecraft are often limited by their fuel capacity. -Cost Efficiency: It’s often more economical to refuel in orbit than to replace entire spacecraft. -Flexibility and Resilience: On-orbit servicing provides operators with unprecedented flexibility and resilience for their space assets. Cons: -Technical Complexity: The process requires advanced spacecraft with specialized toolkits and robotic arms, and sophisticated software for managing -Risk: The process involves risks associated with docking and fuel transfer.
Northrop Grumman's orbital refueling port selected for U.S. military satellites
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"Space Debris: The Hidden Threat to Global Security, Technology, and Everyday Life"Imagine a world where your GPS fails, cell phone signals drop, and weather predictions go haywire. This isn't a plot from a science fiction movie; it's a potential reality if the growing issue of space debris is not addressed. Space debris, or "space junk," poses a significant threat not only to space missions but also to the infrastructure that powers our daily lives. As nations and private companies ramp up their efforts to tackle this pressing issue, the stakes have never been higher.Global Efforts to Clean Up Space: European Space Agency (ESA): Zero Debris Charter: Aiming for space sustainability by 2030, involving commitments to reduce collision risks and ensure orbital clearance (www.esa.int). Japan: JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency): Testing electrodynamic tethers and partnering with Astroscale for debris removal (www.jaxa.jp). Astroscale: Leading efforts with ELSA-d and ELSA-M programs to remove defunct satellites by 2024 (www.space.com). Russia and China:Russia: Developing ground-based laser systems to deorbit small debris particles (www.roscosmos.ru).China: Conducting missions using robotic arms and nets to capture and remove space debris (www.cnsa.gov.cn). Private Sector Innovations:Northrop Grumman: Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV): Provides life extension services for satellites, reducing new debris (www.northropgrumman.com). ClearSpace:ClearSpace-1: Partnering with ESA to develop a robotic arm system to capture and deorbit large debris (www.clearspace.today). SpaceX:Starship: Exploring the use of Starship for debris removal missions, leveraging its large payload capacity and reusability (www.spacex.com). Risks and Challenges:Technical and Military Risks: High-speed debris capture is challenging, and technologies could be repurposed for anti-satellite (ASAT) operations, raising geopolitical tensions. The costs are significant, exemplified by Astroscale's $3.5 million deal with OneWeb (www.space.com).Importance of Space Debris Mitigation: Everyday Life Impacts: Space debris threatens satellites that power GPS, telecommunications, and weather monitoring systems. A collision could disrupt these services, affecting navigation, communication, and climate forecasting. Military and Economic Implications: The risk of debris impacting military satellites has severe national security implications. Economically, the space debris problem could hinder the commercial space sector's growth, affecting satellite launches and space tourism. Conclusion:Addressing space debris is crucial for protecting the technologies and infrastructure that underpin our modern world. International cooperation and innovative solutions are essential to mitigate risks and ensure the sustainability of space activities. Failure to act could lead to a cascade of collisions, rendering valuable orbits unusable and threatening our technological society.
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2moGreat launch - and a fun night at the launch event in ESOC! Proud to be part of this exciting mission!