September 6, 2023 Quick space links
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- Another report indicating SpaceX has switched all live streams to X
The problem so far isn’t that SpaceX has switched its live streams to X. The problem is that the company is so far not providing any links on its webpage to the live streams, which makes it difficult to find them and watch.
- Short video showing ESA’s successful September 5th dress rehearsal 4-second static fire test of Ariane-6’s first stage
This was the test that it was unable to complete in both July and August. Testing to continue, including a full 8-minute firing to simulate a full launch, with a final announcement on an actual launch date to be made in October.
- Mitsubishi posts picture of H-2A rocket on launchpad, carrying XRISM X-ray telescope and SLIM lunar lander
The launch is scheduled for 7:42 pm (Eastern) today, or 8:42 am in Japan on September 7th. Live stream is here.
- Vodafone signs agreement to test Kuiper’s satellite constellation in Europe and Africa
No details were released, which is not surprising as Kuiper has yet to launch even one of its 3,200 satellites. I doubt Vodafone committed any money. I also doubt it agreed to restrict itself from making deals with others, such as Starlink.
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- Another report indicating SpaceX has switched all live streams to X
The problem so far isn’t that SpaceX has switched its live streams to X. The problem is that the company is so far not providing any links on its webpage to the live streams, which makes it difficult to find them and watch.
- Short video showing ESA’s successful September 5th dress rehearsal 4-second static fire test of Ariane-6’s first stage
This was the test that it was unable to complete in both July and August. Testing to continue, including a full 8-minute firing to simulate a full launch, with a final announcement on an actual launch date to be made in October.
- Mitsubishi posts picture of H-2A rocket on launchpad, carrying XRISM X-ray telescope and SLIM lunar lander
The launch is scheduled for 7:42 pm (Eastern) today, or 8:42 am in Japan on September 7th. Live stream is here.
- Vodafone signs agreement to test Kuiper’s satellite constellation in Europe and Africa
No details were released, which is not surprising as Kuiper has yet to launch even one of its 3,200 satellites. I doubt Vodafone committed any money. I also doubt it agreed to restrict itself from making deals with others, such as Starlink.