December 29, 2022 Quick space links
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- SpaceX applies to build five new mega-gateway ground stations for its upgraded Starlink satellites
Soon thereafter, SpaceX applied for an additional eighteen. All 23 will be in the U.S., thus significantly enhancing access to its Starlink constellation for American customers. It also appears the company is building at least one gateway in the United Kingdom.
- Rocket Lab’s second launch out of Wallops is already being prepped
The first Wallops launch was delayed until January due to red tape. The company now plans back-to-back Wallops launches. It also plans to continue a launch pace of one launch per month for 2023.
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- SpaceX applies to build five new mega-gateway ground stations for its upgraded Starlink satellites
Soon thereafter, SpaceX applied for an additional eighteen. All 23 will be in the U.S., thus significantly enhancing access to its Starlink constellation for American customers. It also appears the company is building at least one gateway in the United Kingdom.
- Rocket Lab’s second launch out of Wallops is already being prepped
The first Wallops launch was delayed until January due to red tape. The company now plans back-to-back Wallops launches. It also plans to continue a launch pace of one launch per month for 2023.