fj, 4 days ago to 8bit

🚀 Pretty cool overview by Tim Dodd of the design of two German rockets: #RFA One and Isar's #Spectrum 🇩🇪🇪🇺

I had the chance to visit the Spectrum assembly hall so already knew about the amazing 3D printing of their thrust chambers, but didn't appreciate how different the design philosophy was between both companies.

RFA is heavily leveraging an automotive supply chain to reduce cost and offer a scalability advantage compared to other aerospace companies.

#NewSpace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRFnGnJzRJQ

NewSpaceEconomy, 5 days ago to space

Space exploration is not a luxury, it’s a necessity
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/05/19/space-exploration-is-not-a-luxury-its-a-necessity?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

AstroHawk, 6 days ago to space

20 years ago, May 17, 2004: Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT) Space Shot 2004 rocket launch to 116km/72mi altitude at Black Rock Desert, Nevada. 1st amateur rocket to #space. My photo of the launch available on Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_Space_eXploration_Team #NewSpace #rocketry #history

NewSpaceEconomy, 14 days ago to space

Bracing for Impact: The Consequences of a Massive Solar Storm Striking Earth
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/05/10/bracing-for-impact-the-consequences-of-a-massive-solar-storm-striking-earth?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

NewSpaceEconomy, 16 days ago to space

A History of Significant Incidents and Close Calls in Human Spaceflight
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/05/06/a-history-of-significant-incidents-and-close-calls-in-human-spaceflight?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

AstroHawk, 1 month ago to SpaceX

"SpaceX has now landed more boosters than most other rockets ever launch" by @arstechnica / @sciguyspace - #SpaceX successfully landed an orbital booster🚀, including from #Falcon9 & #FalconHeavy launches, for the 300th time. 👀 https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/spacex-has-now-landed-more-boosters-than-most-other-rockets-ever-launch/ #NewSpace #space #business

IRAP, 1 month ago to random French

RdV [#GrandPublic] L'ère du #NewSpace est arrivée ... Le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG) se meut en #PortSpatial destiné à accueillir de nouveaux opérateurs de lancement spatial. Marie-Anne Clair, ancienne directrice du CSG, en présentera les enjeux ce mardi soir.

RdV : 18h, Médiathèque José Cabanis, Toulouse
Organisateur : Académie de l'air et de l'espace - Air and Space Academy

Infos+ : https://www.linkedin.com/events/lecentrespatialguyanaisouvreeng7153293971975282690/

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

NASA’s Ambitious Vision for Manned Mars Exploration in the Early 1980s
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/04/15/nasas-ambitious-vision-for-manned-mars-exploration-in-the-early-1980s?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

The McGill Rocket Team: Soaring to New Heights in Student Rocketry
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/04/15/the-mcgill-rocket-team-soaring-to-new-heights-in-student-rocketry?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

Brazilian Space Program – A Quick Overview
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/09/25/brazilian-space-program-a-quick-overview?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

Satellite Imagery: Unique Characteristics Compared to Alternative Solutions
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/09/25/satellite-imagery-unique-characteristics-compared-to-alternative-solutions?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 25th Mission, Including First Black Astronaut Candidate
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/04/04/blue-origin-announces-crew-for-new-shepards-25th-mission-including-first-black-astronaut-candidate?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

NewSpaceEconomy, 1 month ago to space

Proposed Legislation: Space Infrastructure Act (2023)
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/09/20/proposed-legislation-space-infrastructure-act-2023?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

AstroHawk, 2 months ago to SpaceX

"SpaceX’s Starship notches major flight test milestones, breaks up over Indian Ocean in final moments" by @cnbc_rss (bot) / @michaelsheetz - Third space launch attempt of #SpaceX #Starship successfully reached orbit, did not complete re-entry https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/14/spacex-starship-rocket-third-test-flight-launch.html #IFT3 #NewSpace

NewSpaceEconomy, 2 months ago to space

Russia’s Orbital Service Station and its Impact on the Space Economy
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/04/29/russias-orbital-service-station-a-beacon-of-technological-innovation-and-national-pride?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

NewSpaceEconomy, 2 months ago to space

Russians reportedly building a satellite-blinding laser – an expert explains the technology
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/03/04/russians-reportedly-building-a-satellite-blinding-laser-an-expert-explains-the-technology?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=first-post

AstroHawk, 2 months ago to business

"For Virgin Galactic, becoming profitable means a pause in flying to space" by @arstechnica / @StephenClark1 - VG's #SpaceShipTwo Unity is too heavy to be profitable. Launches will resume with new lighter Delta Class. https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/for-virgin-galactic-becoming-profitable-means-a-pause-in-flying-to-space/ #NewSpace #business #aviation #avgeek

AstroHawk, 2 months ago to random

Jack @JackBeyer posted a picture from Mojave Air & Space Port #KMHV in front of the airport admin building and Voyager Restaurant. Rotary Rocket's Roton ATV (atmospheric test vehicle) stands in view. The enclosure on the right has a full-scale replica of SpaceShipOne (1 of 5). [birb link provided because Jack doesn't seem to be simulcasting his tweets to his Mastodon account yet. Hint hint Jack...] https://twitter.com/AstroHawk/status/1761625414982828384 #NewSpace

NewSpaceEconomy, 3 months ago to space

Establishing a Permanent Human Presence on Mars: Challenges and Solutions
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/10/17/establishing-a-permanent-human-presence-on-mars-challenges-and-solutions?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

NewSpaceEconomy, 3 months ago to space

What is a Satellite Transponder?
#SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space *
https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/04/18/what-is-a-satellite-transponder?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=wptb&utm_campaign=repost

AlexSanterne, 4 months ago to space French

Wow, le #collectif Pour un Réveil #ecologique vient de publier un énorme rapport de 88 pages sur l’impact #environnemental du #spatial avec des conclusions très fortes.

A lire ici :
https://pour-un-reveil-ecologique.org/documents/92/Rapport_complet.pdf

#climat #sobriété #space #espace #CO2 #NewSpace #transition #economie #technologie

Cc @jknodlseder @dbarret @arsaintmartin

AstroHawk, 1 year ago to space

"#NASA & #Boeing Prepare for #Starliner Flight This Summer" by @NASA @Commercial_Crew - Crew flight test #StarlinerCFT schedule updated no earlier than (NET) Fri July 21. This considers launch readiness and available docking ports at #ISS. https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2023/03/29/nasa-boeing-prepare-for-starliner-flight-this-summer/ #NewSpace