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A @NorthropGrumman Pegasus rocket will be integrated to their Stargazer L-1011 aircraft before it will deploy the rocket from the Marshall Islands. And Wallops will host the Thunderbirds and other military aircraft for their performance at the upcoming Ocean City Air Show.

先不說全消耗的獵鷹重型，這次Viasat-3 F3被獵鷹重型送到很接近同步軌道的地方，所以這也代表加力器陸地回收&消耗第一節的模式能力比VC6X還要再低一點而已，感覺跟亞利安64差不多

現在想想，大小比獵鷹重型小上一截的三角洲4重型&火神也能將Viasat-3送往同步軌道，那這樣的話全消耗的獵鷹重型到底能將多少重量直接送往同步軌道？

之後應該會看到新格倫第一節隔熱層的顏色跟第二節差異越來越大

On this day, 39 years ago, the Energia rocket made it's maiden flight carrying Polyus, a laser space weapon testbed, paving the way for the first and only flight of a Buran orbiter a year later. In the spirit of tradition, here's a rundown.

Cleared for the next step. ✅ Our Next-Generation Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator passed its critical design review, advancing nuclear power for deep space missions. Learn more: spklr.io/6014EzWDe

A new chapter begins. The first Vulcan booster is vertical in the new Vertical Integration Facility (VIF-A) dedicated to @Amazonleo. This milestone enables testing of first use technologies and validates systems supporting Amazon’s LEO constellation.

The 14 May 1973 Skylab became the first U.S. Space Station, hosting three crews and setting a new record of endurance in space. @NASA @NASAAdmin @airandspace @NASAhistory

至於火神，現在雖然VIF-A已經完成，但處於沒辦法使用的狀態，畢竟火神現在沒有任何VC0X的發射，非常尷尬

除了加力器的問題，火神現在還有38個給亞馬遜的發射跟一堆軍方的發射（但火神的排程給塞滿最主要的原因是前者） 不過建於每一顆Bluebird都非常重，就算火神有升級也沒辦法像Amazon Leo那樣簡單的增加搭載的衛星 spacenews.com/ast-spacemobil…

但話說回來，這樣的任務用應該用一枚小很多的火箭來發射獵戶座，只是現在也沒有其他火箭能夠發射載著人的獵戶座上去，結果就只能浪費掉一枚SLS了

剛剛想到既然沒有第二節的話那SLS的OBC要放在哪裡這個問題，結果在Block 1上是放在第一節，難怪可以像LM-5B那樣飛行 nasa.gov/reference/sls-…

這也代表需要再多做一個Block 1的LVSA

What’s New in ZQ-2E Y5? • Increased propellant capacity & structural optimization The EXTENDED first-stage tanks, combined with full subcooled propellant loading, increased propellant capacity by ~15%. Structural mass is further reduced through partial insulation removal, optimized cable routing fairings, and removeal of first-stage fins, reflecting a system-level design optimization approach. • Three-ignition second stage with high-orbit disposal ZQ-2E Y5 pioneers, among China’s commercial missions, a three-ignition second-stage flight profile featuring tank-pressure ignition + high altitude deorbit. This approach ensures ignition reliability while enabling rapid high-altitude deorbit, addressing traditional challenges and supporting space debris mitigation requirements. • Toward “Smart Launch Vehicles” The first stage introduces in-flight engine anomaly detection and thrust self-correction, while the second stage debuts a propellant utilization system. These enable autonomous diagnosis and response to off-nominal conditions (e.g., thrust deviation, mixture ratio shifts), significantly improving flight reliability and service capability. • Rapid launch capability Leveraging mature mission operations, the campaign achieved a 13-day launch cycle and ~1.5-hour pre-launch fueling timeline, laying the foundation for high-frequency launch operations with both ZQ-2E and ZQ-3.

其實還有高科技尾翼，LM-10B是CALT第一款在新一代火箭中沒有尾翼的

現在確定H3-30會獲得第三名的殊榮，LM-10A還沒那麼快 不過話說回來，LM-10B是中國現在使用common bulkhead中直徑最大的火箭，難怪看到LM-10B的照片時總感覺好像少了些什麼

LM-10B最讓我訝異的地方在於第二節的姿態控制系統似乎在外面而不是傳統火箭的引擎周遭，不知道是不是為了在第一節分離時執行以往固體燃料火箭的工作 雖然AVUM的也是這樣設置，但人家這樣做是為了讓第四節控制火箭在第一節~第三節飛行階段的側滾才會這樣設計

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗜𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗜𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝟱… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱. As the MIURA 5 flight unit progresses, our strategic roadmap keeps moving forward ➡️

🛰️ e-GEOS, part of @LDO_Space, has successfully completed the validation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) aboard the Sentinel-1D satellite of @CopernicusEU. The activity contributed to the satellite’s In-Orbit Commissioning phase following last November’s launch. 🌍 To validate the AIS payload performance, e-GEOS analysed over 60 Sentinel-1D radar images across six key maritime regions worldwide. The analysis leveraged the e-GEOS proprietary SEonSE solution to correlate vessels detected in the images with the AIS data. 📸 In the following image, is reported one of the Sentinel-1D data used for the validation, acquired on 18th January 2026 over the Strait of Gibraltar. Strait of Gibraltar, 🇪🇸 and 🇲🇦. Sentinel-1 Image © @esa. Processed by e-GEOS #WeUnlockEarth @telespazio | @ASI_spazio | @LDO_Space | @GAF_Munich | @Thales_Alenia_S | @LDO_Fondazione

Starship’s twelfth flight test will debut the next generation Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, powered by the next evolution of the Raptor engine and launching from a newly designed pad at Starbase. The launch is targeted as early as Tuesday, May 19 → spacex.com/launches/stars…

Looking good, ViaSat-3 F2! 📸🛰️🌎 This amazing photo of our ViaSat-3 F2 fully deployed large reflector was taken in space – 22,236 miles above Earth. Exciting progress for our ViaSat-3 program, as we focus on advancing in-orbit testing of our ultra-high-capacity satellite.

#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to see the #Plato spacecraft in the cleanroom, and meet ESA experts behind Europe’s exoplanet mission. 🗓️ 20 May 2026 📍 ESTEC, Noordwijk 🇳🇱 Details & registration 👇 esa.int/Newsroom/Press…