Na de problemen vorige keer voor Falcon 9 werd het afgelopen week een week met bijna geen lanceringen. En dat was dan nog een Chinese. Minder goed nieuws was er voor VIPER – Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover. Dat zou voor NASA de eerste robotauto zijn. Maar de kosten voor het project liepen te hoog op en NASA legde het dan ook stil. Geen VIPER op de zuidpool van onze naaste buur. Dat en nog veel meer in het Nieuws Uit De Ruimtevaart van deze week.

Bij de foto: NASA’s VIPER zal dan toch niet op de Maan rond rijden. Het project werd stilgelegd omwille van de meerkost: Afbeelding: NASA

Belgisch ruimtevaartnieuws. 

Over Aerospacelab.
Payload: Aerospacelab Deep Dive.
Space News: Tina Ghataore, Group CSRO and CEO North America, Aerospacelab – Leading Women in Space.

Aerospacelab en Copernicus.
ESA Copernicus: Aerospacelab brings innovative multispectral technologies to Copernicus.

Antwerp Space en ESA’s KaSOM.
Antwerp Space (via linkedin): Preliminary Design Review afgerond.

De lanceringen van de afgelopen week.  

China lanceert Gaofen 11.
Space News: China launches new Gaofen-11 high resolution spy satellite.

Filmpjes:
CCTV: China Launches New Earth Observation Satellite.
SciNews: Long March-4B launches Gaofen-11 05.

Nog enkele vorige lanceringen.

09.07.2024 – De allereerste lancering van Ariane VI.
EuroNews: Ariane 6's inaugural flight was deemed a success. What's next for Europe in space?
European Spaceflight: ArianeGroup CEO: Reusable Ariane 6 “Not Economically Interesting”.

European Spaceflight: ESA Explores Crewed Mission Capabilities for Ariane 6 Rocket.

Filmpjes:
Arianespace: Ariane 6 Inaugural Flight - Go Ariane 6 - Recap Video.
ESA Extras: Re-live the moment Ariane 6 soars in ultra-high definition (No audio).
ESA Extras: Up close and personal: Ariane 6 liftoff from the launchpad.
ESA Extras: Ariane 6 launch, separation and deployment: as seen by the rocket (No audio).

Arianespace: Arianespace x Amazon Project Kuiper - Ariane 6.

12.07.2024 –De mislukte Falcon 9/Starlink lancering.
The Register: SpaceX asks the FAA: 'Can we launch our rockets again, please?'
SFN: SpaceX requests public safety determination for early return to flight for its Falcon 9 rocket.

Payload: Falcon 9’s Grounding Ripples Through the Space Industry.

Space News: U.S. Space Command chief expresses confidence in Falcon 9’s prompt return to flight.

Filmpje:
SFN: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket grounded after Starlink satellites lost in launch failure.
NSF: Why Can't Falcon 9 Fly? SpaceX Grounded (for now).

Raketnieuws.

Weer uitstel voor Themis-hop.
European Spaceflight: Themis Reusable Booster Demonstrator Hop Tests Delayed Once Again.

PLD Space biedt gratis lancering(en) aan – MIURA 5.
Space News: MIURA 5 SPARK Programme, presented by PLD Space, offering free access to first two MIURA 5 flights to promote space innovation.

Duitse Exolaunch en UNOOSA bieden gratis lanceerdiensten aan.
European Spaceflight: Exolaunch and UNOOSA to Offer Free Launch Services.

Duitse RFA test Redshift Upper Stage.
European Spaceflight: RFA Completes Full-Mission Hot Fire Test of Redshift Upper Stage.

Franse HyPrSpace test de Terminator.
European Spaceflight: HyPrSpace Fires Up Terminator Stage Demonstrator.

Astra weer een privé firm.
Space News: Astra completes deal to go private.

Firefly Aerospace krijgt nieuwe CEO.
Payload: Firefly Aerospace Investigates CEO’s Alleged Inappropriate Relationship.
SpaceCom: Firefly Aerospace CEO leaves company amid misconduct investigation.
Space News: Firefly CEO leaves company.

Firefly Aerospace: Leadership Change at Firefly.

Blue Origin test landingspoten New Glenn.

Filmpje:
The Launch Pad: Blue Origin New Glenn Landing Leg Demo.

Vaya Space en de Daountless.
Spaceflight Now: Vaya Space receives pathfinding liquid oxygen tank shell for its Dauntless rocket.

Eerste Chinese LM 12 lancering in augustus?
Space News: China prepares to launch new Long March 12 rocket.

Bemande ruimtevaart / Ruimtestations.

Polaris Dawn.
Polaris Program: Polaris Dawn crew completes final series of EVA spacesuit testing.
SpaceCom: Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk.

Reentry vanuit een baan om de Aarde: FerryAll & Caryall van Outpost.
Payload: Outpost’s Plan To Put Shipping Containers In Space.

ISS – Starliner-astronauten blijven nog even aan boord van het ruimtestation.
NASA CCP: NASA, Boeing Complete Starliner Engine Testing, Continue Analysis.
Inside Outer Space: Starliner Glitches Undergo White Sands Testing.

Russian Space News: Krikalev: Russia’s help with the Starliner spacecraft on the ISS for the crew descent is not needed.

Filmpje:
Boeing: See Starliner Dock from an Astronaut's Point of View.

ISS – “Problemen” met Falcon 9 mogelijk gevolgen voor lanceringen naar het ruimtestation.
SpaceCom: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure forces NASA to evaluate astronaut launch schedule for ISS.
SpaceCom: SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure.

ISS – Voorlopig geen Amerikaanse ruimtewandelingen – Nader onderzoek ruimtepakken.
SpaceCom: NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak.

ISS – De blogentries, Daily Summary Reports.
NASA ISS Blog: Life Science, Spacesuit Checks Kick Off Week Aboard Station.
NASA ISS Blog: Space Plants, Healthy Humans Top Tuesday’s Research on Station.
NASA ISS Blog: Wednesday’s Station Research Focuses on Space Plants, Free-Flying Robotics.
NASA ISS Blog: Crew Explores Fluid Shifts, Hot Physics During Cargo and Household Duties.
NASA ISS Blog: Crewmates Off-Duty on Station as Cosmonauts Work Cargo and Lab Upkeep.

NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/07/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 15/07/2024.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/07/2024.

ISS – Meer nieuws uit het ruimtestation.
SpaceCom: Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts.
Universe Today: Astronauts Struggle To Eat Their Space Food and Scientists Want to Know Why.
Universe Today: The Most Dangerous Part of a Space Mission is Fire.

Filmpjes:
NASA: Space to Ground: Images: July 19, 2024.
NASA: Expedition71 Space Station Crew talks with Spectrum News1 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

ISS – SpaceX gaat aangepaste Dragon gebruiken voor het einde van het ruimtestation – USDV.
NASA: NASA to Provide Background on Space Station Deorbit Planning.
Space News: Enhanced Dragon spacecraft to deorbit the ISS at the end of its life.
SpaceCom: ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere.
Spaceflight Now: NASA plans for space station’s demise with new SpaceX ‘Deorbit Vehicle’.
Space Policy Online: NASA: ISS deorbit vehicle will cost $1,5 billion, but it’s essential.

En – in afwachting – iets om over na te denken.
Collect Space: NASA looking at what artifacts to save from ISS before 2030 demise.

Filmpje:
NASA: NASA Provides Background on Space Station Deorbit Planning (July 17, 2024).
The Space Bucket: A Closer Look At SpaceX's New ISS Deorbit Vehicle.

Commerciële ruimtestations.
SpaceCom: Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations.

Filmpje:
Axiom Space: Axiom Station Hab-1 Critical Design Review.

ROSS – Nieuws over het toekomstige Russische ruimtestation.
Russian Space News: A fleet of small satellites will be controlled from the Russian orbital station.

Naar de Maan (en Mars).

Grotten op de Maan – Geschikt voor toekomstige Maanbewoners (?)
SpaceCom: Newly discovered cave on the moon could house future lunar astronauts.
Inside Outer Space: Moon Caves: Underground Habitats Up for Grabs.

ESA en Argonaut – Maanlanding in 2031.
European Spaceflight: ESA Targets 2031 for First Argonaut Lunar Lander Mission.

Artemis 2.
NASA: NASA Ships Moon Rocket Stage Ahead of First Crewed Artemis Flight.
Boeing: Boeing Delivers Rocket Stage to NASA, Will Launch First Humans Around the Moon Since Apollo.
NASA: Artemis II Core Stage on the Move.
NASA: From One Crew to Another: Artemis II Astronauts Meet NASA Barge Crew.
NASA: NASA Kennedy Teams Complete Water Flow Tests for Artemis II Mission.

Space News: Second SLS core stage ready to ship to Florida.
NSF: NASA SLS Core Stage headed to KSC for Artemis II.

Filmpjes:
NASA: Artemis II Progress at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Boeing: Boeing Delivers Core Stage 2 for Artemis II Mission to NASA.
NASA: Watch the #Artemis II Moon Rocket Stage Rollout from the Factory.
NASA: Artemis Emergency Egress System.

Artemis – Naar de Maan en Mars.
SpaceCom: NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon.

Universe Today: Dune-Inspired Stillsuits Could Allow Astronauts to Recycle Their Urine Into Water.
Space Explored: The next generation of spacesuits: Are you thirsty for more?

Space Daily: Lunar Navigation Enhanced with GNSS for Earth-Moon Spacecraft.

Universe Today: Lunar Infrastructure Could Be Protected By Autonomously Building A Rock Wall.

Filmpjes:
Science Channel: Preparing Humans for Mars Exploration | Space's Deepest Secrets | Science Channel.

ILRS – China naar de Maan.

Filmpjes:
CGTN: Live: On International Moon Day, experts envision a lunar research lab.
CGTN: China's lunar exploration welcomes more global partners.

Starship – Op weg naar IFT 5.
NSF: Booster 12 static fires at Pad A and Pad B tower stacking underway.
The Planetary Society: How soon will Starship fly?

Filmpjes:
NSF: Booster On The Roll.
Lab Padre: AT LAST!! First Module of Tower 2 Gets Stacked! - SpaceX Weekly #123.
WAI: REPLAY: SpaceX's Starship Upgrade! Version 2 Is Here!
NSF: Starship Flight 5 Test Campaign Ramps Up! | Starbase Update.
NSF: SpaceX Static Fires Booster 12 for Fifth Starship Flight Test.
NSF: SpaceX Booster 12 Static Fire - SOUND ON.
The Space Bucket: A Closer Look At Starship's Flight 5 Booster Static Fire.
NSF: SpaceX Rolls Back Booster 12 after Static Fire Test.
WAI: SpaceX Finally Reveals Its First Real Starship Block 2! What's Different?
Marcus House: How Will SpaceX Starship Overcome This Problem?
NSF: New Launch Tower is Rising Quickly | SpaceX Boca Chica.

Op ontdekking door het zonnestelsel.

NASA stopt VIPER programma.
NASA: NASA Ends VIPER Project, Continues Moon Exploration.

Space News: NASA cancels VIPER lunar rover.
SpaceCom: NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns.
Universe Today: NASA Stops Work on VIPER Moon Rover, Citing Cost and Schedule Issues.
Space Policy Online: NASA cancels VIPER lunar rover.
Spaceflight Now: NASA cancels half-billion dollar water-ice-seeking VIPER Moon rover.

Spacepage: NASA annuleert 450 miljoen dollar dure VIPER-maanrover.

Filmpje:
NASA: Exploration Science Program Update (July 17, 2024) (o.a. VIPER).
Scott Manley: The Dumbest NASA Decision In Years? Why NASA is Being Forced To Ground Rover and Sent Ballast.

CAPSTONE (nog) steeds actief in een NRHO-baan rond de Maan.
Space News: NASA’s CAPSTONE is testing “Autopilot” software suite for cislunar operations.

ESCAPADE op schema voor herfst-lancering naar Mars.
Space News: ESCAPADE on schedule for launch this fall.

CLPS.
Inside Outer Space: Commercial Moon Lander Space: Sold Out Before Sendoff – Landing Site Finalized – IM2.

JUICE vliegt in augustus langs de Aarde.
ESA: Juice’s lunar-Earth flyby: all you need to know.
De Nederlandstalige versie vind je hier.
ESA: Preparing for Juice’s daring double flyby.

Europa gaat naar Apophis met Ramses.
ESA: Introducing Ramses, ESA’s mission to asteroid Apophis.
Space News: ESA supports work on Apophis mission.
Ars Technica: Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter.
Space Voyaging: The New ESA Ramses Mission Prepares To Meet Apophis.

Nieuws uit de (inter)planetaire ruimte.

Zon:
SpaceCom: Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare triggering radio blackouts over Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan.
Video From Space: Sun blasts X1.2-class solar flare! See spacecraft views.

Venus:
De Standaard: Missy (im)possible: Nasa stuurde een song van Missy Elliott naar Venus.

Aarde:
ESA Extras: Copernicus Sentinel-4 meets MTG-S1.
ESA Extras: MTG-S1 receives its infrared sounder.
ESA Extras: MTG-S1 on the shaker.
ESA: Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying colours – MTG S1.
ESA: MTG-S1 given a clean bill of health for launch.
NASA: NASA-Funded Studies Explain How Climate Is Changing Earth’s Rotation.

Maan:
NASA: New Evidence Adds to Findings Hinting at Network of Caves on Moon.
Space Voyaging: The New Lunar Rover VOLT Passed Stability Tests at SLOPE.
Astrobotic (filmpje): Behind-the-Scenes: Astrobotic's VOLT (VSAT for Lunar Traverse) Development & Test Campaign.

Mars:
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4243-4245: Exploring Stubblefield Canyon.
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4246-4247: Next Stop: Fairview Dome.
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 4248-4249: Lunch at Fairview Dome.
NASA Curiosity: 'An oasis in the desert': NASA's Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks.
Daily Galaxy: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Floods on Mars.
NASA Perseverance: Here’s How AI Is Changing NASA’s Mars Rover Science.
Daily Galaxy: Perseverance Rover Reveals Snowman-Shaped Rocks on Mars.
NASA (filmpje): Perseverance Rover Spots an Unusual Rock in Ancient River Channel (Mars Report).

Jupiter:
Space News: NASA science head optimistic Europa Clipper launches on schedule.
NASA (filmpje): Shoemaker-Levy 9: Interplanetary Impact.
NASA: NASA’s Juno Mission Captures the Colorful and Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter.

Saturnus:
Universe Today: Experimental Radar Technique Reveals the Composition of Titan’s Seas.
NASA: Life Signs Could Survive Near Surfaces of Enceladus and Europa;

Pluto:
NPR: Shortwave podcast explores Pluto's planetary demotion.

Planetoïden:
Space News: China reschedules planetary defense mission for 2027 launch.

Meer ruimtevaartnieuws.

Gaia even in de problemen.
ESA: Double trouble: Gaia hit by micrometeoroid and solar storm.

Om af te ronden: 55 jaar Apollo 11.
NASA: 55 Years Ago: Apollo 11’s One Small Step, One Giant Leap.
NASA: Explorers on the Moon: Apollo 11 Landing.
Space News: The legacy of Apollo 11, 55 years later.
Collect Space: UN marks Apollo 11 55th with international moon missions stamps.
SpaceCom: What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?
Space Policy Online: Nelson: Apollo 11 united the country n 1969, Artemis will too.

Filmpje:
NASA: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11.
SpaceCom: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 120 — Remembering Apollo 11 & Looking Ahead.

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