Twee dingen die momenteel een beetje in de belangstelling blijven. Dat is uiteraard Starliner, zijn lekken en zijn stuurraketjes. En er is verder Ariane VI. De algemene repetitie had twee dagen later plaats dan gepland. Waarom ? Dat komen we hopelijk volgende week te weten, maar de eerste lancering van deze Europese raket is nog steeds voorzien voor (ten vroegste) 9 juli. Dat en nog veel meer in het Nieuws Uit De Ruimtevaart van deze week.

Bij de foto: Neen, het groene spoor heeft niks te maken met de heliumlekken aan boord van Starliner. Het is wel degelijk poollicht, gezien vanuit het ISS boven de Indische Oceaan ten zuidwesten van Australië.

Belgisch ruimtevaartnieuws. 

Space Application Systems en het European Charging Station for the Moon.
SAS: Powering the Future of Lunar Exploration: The European Charging Station for the Moon.
European Spaceflight: The European Charging Station for the Moon.

Een artikeltje van vorig jaar.
SAS: European Chraging Station for the Moon: Paving the way for a sustainable lunar economy.

De lanceringen van de afgelopen week.  

19.06.2024 – SpaceX lanceert Starlink Group 9-1 (VSFB).
Spaceflight Now: SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Station.
SpaceCom: SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California.

Filmpjes:
SpaceX: Lancering Live.
SciNews: SpaceX Starlink 174 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing, 19 June 2024.

20.06.2024 – “No Time Toulouse” – Electron.
RocketLab: Deploying an entire Internet of Things satellite constellation across five dedicated Electron missions.
RocketLab: Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for 50th Electron Mission, Prepares to Deploy Five Satellites for Kinéis.
De persmap vind je hier (PDF).

SatNews: The first 5 Kinéis smallsats to be launched to orbit via Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher.
NSF: Rocket Lab has launched its 50th Electron mission.
SpaceCom: Rocket Lab launches 5 IoT satellites on landmark 50th mission.
Payload: Nifty Fifty: How Rocket Lab’s Electron Set A New Speed Record.
Space News: Rocket Lab launches first Kinéis satellites on 50th Electron.

The Register: 50 launches, 1 knighthood – Rocket Lab CEO talks heavy-lift rockets, Venus, and Musk.

Filmpjes:
RocketLab: Rocket Lab - 'No Time Toulouse' Launch.
SciNews: Electron launches Kinéis 1-5.

20.06.2024 – SpaceX lanceert Astra 1P/SES-24.
Thales Alenia: Astra 1P communications satellite successfully launched.
Space News: SpaceX launches latest SES broadcast satellite.
SpaceCom: SpaceX rocket launches European TV satellite, makes 250th droneship landing.
UPI: SpaceX finally launches communications satellite.

Filmpjes:
SpaceX: Lancering live.
SciNews: Falcon 9 launches ASTRA 1P and Falcon 9 first stage landing.

22.06.2024 – Chinese Lange Mars 2C lanceert SVOM – Space Variable Objects Monitor.
Space News: China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area.
Business Standard: Chinese rocket carrying satellite passes over south Taiwan, poses no threat.

Filmpjes:
CCTV+: China Launches Astronomical Satellite Developed in Cooperation with France.
SciNews: SVOM launch.
The Launch Pad: China Rocket Crashes On Town.

Te verwachten lanceringen.

09.07.2024 – De allereerste lancering van Ariane VI.
ESA: Upper part completes first Ariane 6.
ESA: Ariane 6: the launch zone.

ESA: Ariane 6 pre-show: wet dress rehearsal complete.
ESA: Ariane 6 joint update report, 21 June 2024.

Space News: Ariane 6 completes wet dress rehearsal.
Spacepage: Ariane 6: generale repetitie succesvol afgerond.

En eentje voor de toekomst:
European Spaceflight: Avio Ships First Upgraded Ariane 6 Booster.

Raketnieuws.

23.06.2024 – Derde test van een Indisch herbruikbaar ruimtevliegtuigje.
Times of India: Isro's reusable launch vehicle completes 3rd landing test, paving way for orbital re-entry.

Filmpjes:
SciNews: ISRO RLV LEX-03 - Pushpak’s final test

Meer nieuws van RocketLab.
Space News: Rocket Lab wins government support to expand solar cell production.
Via Satellite: Rocket Lab in Line for $24M Federal Investment to Increase Space-Grade Solar Cell Production.

Space News: Synspective orders 10 Rocket Lab Electron launches.
Via Satellite: Synspective Signs Largest Rocket Lab Launch Contract to Date .

Motortesten voor Lange Mars 10 – Lange Mars 12 vertrekt weldra vanop nieuw lanceerplatform.
Ook vorige week kon je al berichten vinden over de LM10.

Space News: China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test.
CCTV+: China Develops Lunar Version of Carrier Rocket for Moon Landing (filmpje).
CCTV: China's Manned Lunar Mission Rocket Features Reusable Engines, Intelligent Flight.

ECNS: International commercial launch center preparing for maiden mission.
Space Daily: Hainan Launch Center Completes Construction for First Mission.

Nieuwe klanten voor Virgin Galactic.
Virgin Galactic: Virgin Galactc announces new research flight contract with repeat customer.
SpaceCom: Virgin Galactic announces international crew for flight on new Delta class space plane.

Nieuws uit Zuid-Korea.
The Korea Herald: 'Korea's Space X' Innospace to go public in July – Innospace.

Bemande ruimtevaart / Ruimtestations.

Terugkeer Starliner CFT eerst uitgesteld tot 26.06.2024. En dan tot nader te bepalen datum.
NASA: NASA, Boeing Update Starliner Crew Flight Test Return from Station.
NASA: NASA, Boeing to Discuss Starliner’s Mission.
NASA: NASA, Boeing Adjust Timeline for Starliner Return.

Over het eerste uitstel.
Space Policy Online: Starliner will stay an extra few days at ISS for additional tests.
Space News: Starliner ISS stay extended to complete thruster and helium leak testing.
Ars Technica: NASA delays Starliner return a few more days to study data.
Spaceflight Now: NASA moves Starliner landing to June 26 to collect more test flight data.

Over het tweede uitstel:
Space News: Starliner return delayed to July.
Ars Technica: NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data.
SpaceCom: NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues.
Space Policy Online: Starliner return delayed yet again.

SpaceCom: Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft ahead of return to Earth June 22 (image, video).
De video vind je ook hier.

Filmpjes:
NASA: NASA-Boeing CFT Status Teleconference.

Nigeria stuurt een eigen astronaut de ruimte in.
BusinessDay: Nigeria, U.S firm target record Nigerian spaceflight.

Indische astronauten trainen bij NASA.
Business Standard: India, US working to train Isro astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Space News: U.S. and India advance human spaceflight cooperation.
The Hindu: NASA chief says U.S. and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS.

ISS – De blogentries, Daily Summary Reports.
NASA ISS Blog: Station, Starliner Crews Working Advanced Science Ahead of Spacewalks.
NASA ISS Blog: Spacewalks, Biotech Research are Tuesday’s Focus on Station.
NASA ISS Blog: Astronauts Gear Up for Spacewalk Amidst Cardiac Research.
NASA ISS Blog: Spacewalking Team Relaxes Ahead of Monday Excursion.

NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 07/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 13/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 14/06/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 17/06/2024.

ISS – Meer nieuws uit het ruimtestation.
Russian Space News: ISS orbit was raised before the autumn arrival of the manned Soyuz MS-26.
Russian Space News: Russian cosmonauts have upgraded the fire detection system on the ISS.

NASA: NASA Updates Coverage for US Spacewalks 90, 91 Outside Space Station.
SpaceCom: NASA reschedules ISS spacewalk after astronaut experiences 'spacesuit discomfort'.

ISS National Lab: Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids are Testing New Tech.
ISS National Lab: ISS National Lab-Sponsored Investigation Aims to Expand Genes in Space™ Toolkit on Station.

Filmpjes:
NASA: Space to Ground: Science, Spacewalks, and Starliner: June 21, 2024.

Commerciële ruimtestations – Starlab.
Space News: Starlab Space adds Palantir as strategic partner on commercial space station effort.

CSS – Meer nieuws uit het Chinese ruimtestation.

Filmpjes:
CGTN: Space Log: Shenzhou-18 crew conducts various experiments at China Space Station.
CCTV+: Review of Shenzhou-18 Crew's Experiments, Exercises, Spacewalk.

Naar de Maan (en Mars).

Artemis – Naar de Maan en Mars.
The Space Review: Artemis Accords lift off.

NASA: NASA’s SLS Rocket: Block 1 vs. Block 1B Configuration.

Space News: Moon ice in the Artemis era: what we still don’t know.

Starship – Op weg naar IFT 5.
Payload: FAA Ends Public Comments For Starship Expansion at KSC.
NSF: Second Starbase Tower rises as SpaceX gears up to Flight Five.

Filmpjes:
LabPadre Space: Finally! Starship's Second Starbase Launch Tower Rises! - SpaceX Weekly #119.
NSF: Over 18,000 Tiles to be Removed from Ship 30 | Starbase Update.
The Launch Pad: LIVE! SpaceX FAA LC-39A Project Public Hearing.
NSF: Starship's New Launch Tower is Rising | SpaceX Boca Chica.
WAI: Starship Heat Shield Massive Update! New Tower With A Catch!
The Space Bucket: New Documents Support A Possible SpaceX Booster Catch Attempt.
Marcus House: SpaceX Starship Critical Upgrade and a New Crazy Test Unveiled!
NSF: New Ablative Material Spotted on Ship 30 | SpaceX Boca Chica.

en waar iedereen ook een beetje op zat te wachten:
Everyday Astronaut: First Look Inside SpaceX's Starfactory w/ Elon Musk.

Op ontdekking door het zonnestelsel.

Chang’e 6 terug op Aarde wellicht oop 25.06.2024.
ECNS: China's lunar probe returning to Earth with samples from moon's far side in about 10 days.
Inside Outer Space: Here’s the Scoop! China’s Far Side Moon Mission.
Inside Outer Space: China Far Side Moon Samples – Evolving Human Exploration Plans.
Universe Today: There’s Chang’e-6 on the Far Side of the Moon.

Nieuws uit de (inter)planetaire ruimte.

Zon:
ESA: Can't stop won't stop: Solar Orbiter shows the Sun raging on.
TPS: A big year for heliophysics and Parker Solar Probe - Planetary Radio.

Aarde:
NASA (filmpje): Keeping PACE with the Oceans
SpaceCom: The rotation of Earth's inner core is slowing down

Maan:
ESA: First detection of negative ions on the Moon #shorts.
The Space Bucket (filmpje): Intuitive Machines Is About To Attempt A Second Moon Landing – CLPS.

Mars:
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4216-4218: Another ‘Mammoth’ Plan!
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4219-4221: It’s a Complex Morning…
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4222-4224: A Particularly Prickly Power Puzzle
SpaceCom: NASA's Perseverance Mars rover enters new Red Planet territory: 'Bright Angel'.
Universe Today: It’s Not Just Rocks, Scientists Want Samples Mars’s Atmosphere
PhysOrg: Marsquakes could reveal whether liquid water exists underground on red planet.

Jupiter:
NASA: NASA Installs High Gain Antenna for Mission to Study Icy Moon of Jupiter.

Saturnus:
CosmosMag: Titan makes waves: Lake and sea shores on Saturn’s moon could be from wave erosion.

Planetoïden:
NASA: NASA, Partners Conduct Fifth Asteroid Impact Exercise, Release Summary
SpaceCom: When a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, humanity will have to work together, NASA says

Om af te ronden:
Maan en Planeten Podcast: Recente ontwikkelingen in het zonnestelsel - juni 2024.

Meer ruimtevaartnieuws.

Ruimteafval – Dragon trunk (Crew 7) valt neer in Noord Carolina.
SpaceCom: Space debris from SpaceX Dragon capsule crashed in the North Carolina mountains. I had to go see it.
Fox Weather: What’s next for space debris found in North Carolina mountains.
Inside Outer Space: More SpaceX Space Trunk Debris Found?

Ruimteafval – Schadevergoeding van $80.000 aan NASA gevraagd.
Ars Technica: Family whose roof was damaged by space debris files claims against NASA.
The Guardian: US family sues Nasa for $80,000 in damages after space debris hits home.

Astroscale neemt foto’s van stuk ruimteafval vanop 50 meter afstand.
Universe Today: Astroscale Closes Within 50 Meters of its Space Junk Target.

Veel lees- en kijkplezier,

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