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Where Do Spacecraft Live: How to Choose the Right Satellite Orbit?

Space Ambition • 79 implied HN points • 28 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Engineering Satellite Technology Aerospace Industry
  1. Choosing the right satellite orbit is a key factor for the success of a space mission. It helps control costs and how well the satellite can perform its job.
  2. There are different types of orbits such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO), each serving different purposes and applications.
  3. As the number of satellites in space grows, effective disposal methods are crucial to avoid creating space debris, which could lead to future problems.

China’s Launch Trends and Spacecraft Deployments

Ill-Defined Space • 19 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Aerospace Industry International relations Commercial Space
  1. China's space launches are increasing every year since 2019, showing a steady upward trend. This suggests that China is getting more active in space exploration.
  2. While more spacecraft are being deployed, most of these are small satellites. This means that China is focusing on smaller, more cost-effective missions rather than larger projects.
  3. China's space industry has many different launch options, which is similar to trends in other countries. This variety helps make launches more efficient and affordable.

The Ill-Defined Space Global Orbital Launch Summary: 2024

Ill-Defined Space • 9 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Rocket launches Aerospace Industry Global trends Engineering
  1. In 2024, there were 254 orbital launches, showing a 20% increase from 2023. SpaceX was a big player, responsible for most of these launches.
  2. The U.S. dominated the launch industry with 154 launches, which was 61% of global activity. SpaceX alone conducted 87% of those U.S. launches.
  3. Other countries also participated, like China with 66 launches, but they didn't match the U.S. numbers. Japan and India each managed 5 launches, showing varying levels of activity.

Europe should develop crewed launch capabilities

Europe in Space • 196 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Aerospace Industry Space Economy
  1. A recommendation for Europe to develop crewed launch capabilities for ambitious space missions like a Moon landing.
  2. The need to adopt a commercially-oriented procurement policy to engage the private sector in space exploration.
  3. Europe faces challenges in achieving a Moon landing within 10 years, requiring increased funding and structural changes.

Space tourism: when will we go on vacation to Mars?

Space Ambition • 359 implied HN points • 04 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Aerospace Industry Innovation Commercialization Tourism
  1. Space tourism has grown rapidly, with many more people traveling to space than ever before. Companies like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin have made this possible.
  2. The cost of space tourism is very high, with prices for certain flights reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. This makes it mostly accessible to wealthy individuals for now.
  3. There is a lot of potential for future space travel, including flights to Mars and even private space hotels. If technology improves, it might become more affordable for everyone in the coming decades.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn launch marks milestone in commercial spaceflight

The PhilaVerse • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Rocket Technology Innovation Aerospace Industry
  1. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket recently launched successfully, marking a big step forward for the company and the commercial space industry.
  2. The New Glenn rocket is bigger and more powerful than its earlier rocket, New Shepard, which had been flying since 2015. This opens new possibilities for space travel.
  3. With this launch, Blue Origin is now more competitive with SpaceX, which can push both companies to innovate and reduce costs in space travel.