Mastodawn

Both companies’ plans rely on the availability of an orbital propellant ⛽ depot, which would fuel up their vehicles on the way to the #moon 🌙. The biggest test will be the orbital propellant transfer demonstration https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/spacex-blue-origin-share-new-lunar-landing-profiles/

A single #NewGlenn rocket will be able to send the #BlueMoon lander to the Lunar #Gateway. But the lander won’t have enough #propellant to make a powered descent to the lunar surface https://hackaday.com/2023/12/07/artemis-next-giant-leap-orbital-refueling/

#SpaceX #Starship #BlueOrigin #Mk1 #NASA #Artemis

SpaceX, Blue Origin share new lunar landing profiles

NASA lunar landing faces challenges as SpaceX and Blue Origin compete for the Artemis 3 mission lead.

Astronomy Magazine

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Spaceflight 🚀Feb 10, 2025

🌙 #Lunar #ISPP (in situ #propellant ⛽ production) : 3 billion metric tons of water ice 🧊 are estimated at each pole*. Delivery from the #Moon could be done by #electromagnetic launcher (#EML)** for in-space refueling https://www.factoriesinspace.com/propellant-refilling

*https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576500000783
**https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576523001066

#ISRU

Propellant Refilling - Factories in Space

Database of propellant refilling companies.

Ansgar Schmidt

Aug 27, 2024

After a Boost from Earth and the Moon, Juice is On its Way to Venus and Beyond https://www.universetoday.com/168195/after-a-boost-from-earth-and-the-moon-juice-is-on-its-way-to-venus-and-beyond/ #jupitericymoonexplorer(juice) #gravitationalslingshot #earthgravityassist #gravityassist #propellant #missions #images #juice

After a Boost from Earth and the Moon, Juice is On its Way to Venus and Beyond

The first spacecraft to use gravity assist was NASA’s Mariner 10 in 1974. It used a gravity assist from Venus to reach Mercury. Now, the gravity assist maneuver is a crucial part of modern space travel. The latest spacecraft to use gravity assist is the ESA’s JUICE spacecraft. The European Space Agency (ESA) launched its … Continue reading "After a Boost from Earth and the Moon, Juice is On its Way to Venus and Beyond"

Universe Today

やぎ Jul 15, 2024

#TuneTuesday 🎶 8AM＠JP
#歌謡日あさ8時 #おはようございます

To bring about change in a situation, " #momentum " is necessary. 🏄

Just as a rocket needs #propellant to fly through the sky, without motivation, nothing can move forward.

To take a step forward, I present this song to you 👐

　
状況に変化をもたらすためには” #勢い ”が必要です🏄

例えばロケットが空を飛ぶために #推進剤が要るように、動機がなくては何事も前に進めないのです

一歩前に踏み出すために、この曲をお届けします👐
#aiart #wrtn #Claude3
Ready Steady Go / GenerationX
https://youtu.be/5dkbnjzHrWE
#ReadySteadyGo #GenerationX #マストドン音楽好き部

Ready Steady Go (2002 Remaster)

YouTube

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Spaceflight 🚀Jan 8, 2024

#Astrobotic #Peregrine update 4 "Unfortunately, it appears the failure within the propulsion system is causing a critical loss of #propellant ⛽. The team is working to try and stabilize this loss, but given the situation, we have prioritized maximizing the #science and data we can capture. We are currently assessing what alternative mission profiles may be feasible at this time." https://www.astrobotic.com/update-4-for-peregrine-mission-one/

Update #4 for Peregrine Mission One | Astrobotic

Unfortunately, it appears the failure within the propulsion system is causing a critical loss of propellant. The team is working to try and stabilize this

Astrobotic

Poetry News Dec 7, 2023

SpaceX's next flight
In orbit propellant will test
For a grand new quest

#spacex #starship #nasa #propellant #haiku #poetry

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/12/nasa-wants-to-see-gas-stations-in-space-but-so-far-its-tanks-are-empty/

NASA says SpaceX’s next Starship flight could test refueling tech

SpaceX appears on track for at least a preliminary propellant transfer test next year.

Ars Technica

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Spaceflight 🚀Mar 12, 2023

The #Psyche #spacecraft travels using #SolarElectric (low-thrust) #propulsion. Solar ☀️ electric propulsion uses electricity from solar arrays to create electromagnetic fields to accelerate and expel charged atoms ⚛️ (#ions) of #xenon to create a very low thrust with a very efficient use of #propellant ⛽. This will be the first use of a #HallEffectThruster beyond lunar orbit.
#Launch period 📆 October 5-25, 2023 https://psyche.asu.edu/mission/launch

Propulsion : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psyche_(spacecraft)#Propulsion

#Forbes "Psyche could contain a core of #iron, #nickel and #gold worth $10,000 #quadrillion" https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2022/10/29/nasa-will-launch-psyche-mission-to-explore-asteroid-worth-more-than-the-global-economy

#NYT #AsteroidMining : "let’s say Psyche ☄️were pulverized and carried to #Earth 🌎. For precisely that reason, #prices of iron and nickel would drop close to zero. I interviewed Matthew Gialich, the chief executive officer and a co-founder of #AstroForge. They’re going for #platinum, which sells for a little under $1,000 an ounce, and related #metals, such as #palladium." https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/opinion/psyche-asteroid-nasa-mining.html