MISSION UPDATE: #CAPSTONE has arrived at the Moon!
After a 4-month journey through space, our microwave-oven sized #CubeSat should have now entered the unique elongated orbit that will be used by our future lunar space station, @[email protected].
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#CAPSTONE is at the #Moon! Initial data indicates that insertion into Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) was executed as planned. This week, 2 cleanup maneuvers will ensure the spacecraft was precisely inserted into orbit. Congratulations, CAPSTONE Mission Team!
#innovation2orbit
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/AdvancedSpace/status/1591969603457990657
“#CAPSTONE is at the #Moon! Initial data indicates that insertion into Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) was executed as planned. This week, 2 cleanup maneuvers will ensure the spacecraft was precisely inserted into orbit. Congratulations, CAPSTONE Mission Team! #innovation2orbit”
#CAPSTONE is at the #Moon! Initial data indicates that insertion into Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) was executed as planned. This week, 2 cleanup maneuvers will ensure the spacecraft was precisely inserted into orbit. Congratulations, CAPSTONE Mission Team!
#innovation2orbit
#18SDS confirmed breakup assoc w/ CZ-6A R/B (#54236, 2022-151B) - likely occurred Nov 12 @~0525 UTC. Tracking 50+ associated pieces @ est. 500-700km altitude & incorporating into routine conjunction assessment to support spaceflight safety. @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
“#18SDS confirmed breakup assoc w/ CZ-6A R/B (#54236, 2022-151B) - likely occurred Nov 12 @~0525 UTC. Tracking 50+ associated pieces @ est. 500-700km altitude & incorporating into routine conjunction assessment to support spaceflight safety. @ussfspoc @US_SpaceCom @SpaceTrackOrg”
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