Daniel Mitchell’s Post

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 "A space jellyfish (also jellyfish UFO or rocket jellyfish) is a rocket launch-related phenomenon caused by sunlight reflecting off the high-altitude rocket plume gases emitted by a launching rocket during morning or evening twilight. The observer is in darkness, while the exhaust plumes at high altitudes are still in direct sunlight. This luminous apparition is reminiscent of a jellyfish" -- Wikipedia SpaceX, Falcon 9, Starlink Group 6-59, May 17th, 2024 8:32 PM Taken from my front yard in Lake Worth Florida, around 270 miles south of Kennedy Space Center with a Fujifilm X-T4 using the 18-55 kit lens. This video contains 218 one-second exposures taken @18mm f/3.5, and ISO 160, combined using DaVinci Resolve with optical flow. #blackmagicremoval #fujifilm #SpaceX #Falcon9 #falcon9launch #nasaspaceflight

Impressive work on conducting TVAC testing for your lunar mission vehicles! It's great to see the focus on ensuring the rover's resilience and effectiveness in extreme conditions along the mission route. 🛠️🌌 What other challenges do you believe lunar rovers need to overcome for successful missions on the Moon? More About Space Resource Technologies: https://lnkd.in/g-VpkZfc #LunarExploration #SpaceExploration #RoverResilience

All of our spaceflight vehicles are subject to Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) testing as a crucial part of their lunar mission preparation. The TVAC tests simulate the challenging lunar environment by subjecting the rover to controlled thermal and pressure conditions. Engineered to replicate the exact conditions along the designated mission route, these tests play a pivotal role in ensuring the rover can effectively carry out its mission, demonstrating resilience in the face of the harsh lunar conditions. Pictured below is our Lunar Voyage 1 MAPP rover going into the TVAC Chamber. During thermal balance testing, we analyze the rover’s performance under extreme temperature conditions to confirm the robustness of its components against the anticipated temperature fluctuations. Thorough environmental testing is critical to ensure the rovers can execute their mission properly under a variety of extreme conditions on the Moon. #TheNextLeap #SpaceTech #LunarOutpost #Innovation

🚀 Dream Chaser & Space Beauty This isn't just another rocket. It's the culmination of two decades of engineering ingenuity, designed to carry a hefty 5.5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and return with up to 1.8 tons. But what truly sets it apart is its ability to land on any standard runway, making spaceflight more accessible and cost-effective than ever before. Developed by Sierra Space, the Dream Chaser boasts cutting-edge technology: Lifting Body Design: This unique shape provides inherent aerodynamic stability and lift, allowing for a smooth re-entry and controlled glide. Autonomous Docking System: Enables precise, automated docking with the ISS, eliminating the need for risky manual maneuvers. Reusable Thermal Protection System: Protects the spacecraft from the scorching heat of re-entry, enabling multiple flights and reducing costs. The Dream Chaser's maiden voyage is a testament to the growing role of private companies in space exploration. This ambitious project is not only a feat of engineering but also a symbol of the democratization of space travel. As we look to the stars, the Dream Chaser represents a new era of possibilities, where the boundaries of our world expand with each launch. PS: They copied)) this design since it was better then their models) But it is dope suttle, I wish to buy/craft a few) #DreamChaser #Spaceplane #SpaceTravel #ISS #Aerospace #Innovation #PrivateSpaceflight #SierraSpace

The #LunarGateway isn't just an ordinary space station; it's like a crucial place for future space adventures, even manned flights to #Mars! 👨🚀☄ When it's up and running, it's going to be a layover hub and a research lab in lunar #orbit. 🛰️ 🌘 Leading the German-Romanian consortium, Space Structures GmbH is responsible for the development of the internal secondary structures for the International Habitation Module (#IHAB). Our responsibilities include: ⚙ System #Engineering ⚙ #StructuralEngineering ⚙ #Fatigue and #Fracture Control ⚙ Supply Chain Management ⚙️ Delivery of #Mechanical Subsystems ⚙ Designing a diverse array of electronic enclosures compliant with human #spaceflight prerequisites. 👩🚀👨🚀 Our awesome team is making it happen with dedication and skills, turning these big dreams into reality. Thanks to them and our consortium partners, we're one giant leap closer to exploring new frontiers in #space! 🚀🌌 #spaceexploration #lunarexploration #spacetechnology #iss Rendering ©NASA

Hello connection, ☄☄ I am excited to present this model of the Virgin Galactic's VSS UNITY which I have done lately in my summer vacation. This sub-orbital spaceflight really thinks out of the box when comes to space launch. As far I see the most recent launches of rocket they consume enormous amount of fuel for get required altitude, but both the cases are quite different because of the purpose of space launch. But still the use of plane to get required altitude to launch the spaceship to avoid direct launch from surface and having enough momentum to shot in space with less fuel with altitude of 89 km is pretty amazing. 👨🚀👨🚀 I made this model without any specified dimensions of real vss unity, all the dimension used in model is assumed. I still work on making this model more real life. #solidworks #Modeling #virgingalatics #vssunity #space #spaceship

Some operating environments are more extreme than others. Take outer space. Let’s say you’re putting an unmanned spacecraft on Mars. A viable requirement could be reliable performance at -110˚C. Now consider that Mars is millions and millions of kilometres from the nearest service technician. Quite a challenge. #SKF #space #spaceexploration #astronomy

🚀ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization is all set to commence the unmanned flight tests for the most ambitious Gaganyaan Mission: India's Giant Leap into Space Exploration 🌌. The Gaganyaan mission aims to conduct a human spaceflight mission by launching a crew of three members contained in a pressurized earthlike atmospheric condition called CREW MODULE (CM) (Refer Figure: 1) into an orbit approximately 400 kilometres above Earth's surface. The mission is planned to last for three days before safely returning the astronauts to Earth, with a controlled landing in the waters of the Indian Ocean. The pre-requisites for the Gaganyaan mission include the development of many critical technologies like : 1) Human-rated launch vehicle for carrying crew safely to space, 2) Life Support System to provide an earth-like environment to the crew in space, 3) Crew emergency escape provision etc To pave the success of Gaganyaan, various other missions are planned to demonstrate the technological preparedness, One such mission, the first development flight Test Vehicle (TV-D1) is scheduled : 🚀21 October 2023 (Saturday) between 7:00 and 9:00 HRS IST 🌎 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. Highlights of the missions : ☄ The Test Vehicle (TV) is a single-stage liquid rocket developed by ISRO for abort missions. This flight will simulate abort condition during the ascent trajectory corresponding to a Mach number of 1.2 with CM separating from the Test Vehicle at an altitude of about 17 km for this mission. 🛰 The Crew module (CM) for this unmanned TV-D1 mission is an unpressurised version but with an overall size and identical mass to Gaganyaan CM and houses all avionics & actuation systems. 🚀 The mission will help evaluate the system performance in abort condition and the CM will be recovered after cumulating a safe touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. Figure: 1 https://lnkd.in/gwdASc8J

It’s been a busy year in orbit since we launched the FREE version of our space traffic coordination platform, Slingshot Beacon. As the world’s first two-sided coordination platform for collision avoidance, Beacon provides satellite operators with on-demand screenings, real-time maneuver coordination tools, and in-depth conjunction analysis. Fleets of all sizes are leveraging Slingshot Beacon to streamline collision avoidance and coordination so they can optimize their orbital operations and mitigate on-orbit risk. Slingshot Beacon by the numbers: 📈 85%+ of all commercial LEO spacecraft on Beacon today 🛰️ 5,500+ satellites sharing data 📊 127,000,000+ CDMs ingested to date 🚦 2% of CDMs flagged as high-risk for operator review & coordination ⏳ THOUSANDS of hours saved for operators We’re excited about what the next year has in store as we continue to partner with satellite operators around the world to improve spaceflight safety and maximize mission success. Visit our booth at AMOS Conference or follow the link below to schedule a meeting and learn more about Beacon! https://lnkd.in/gFNTaQVR

This morning at the Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) we announced the official release of our SmartAIM™ advanced onboard propulsion control software. Intelligent propulsion control will increase ROI for our mission partners by simplifying spacecraft operations and improving maneuver efficiency. The next generation of spacecraft will leverage assisted and autonomous space maneuvers to manage vast constellations, space traffic, and contribute to the sustainability of the critical space ecosystem.   To improve the efficacy of the solution, we are strategically partnering with Kayhan Space to integrate the company’s Pathfinder spaceflight safety service with the SmartAIM™ platform. Pathfinder’s capabilities for optimized maneuver planning and space traffic coordination provide a unique and complementary offering when paired with Benchmark’s SmartAIM™ propulsion solution to support predictive analysis and decisive operator action. This alliance and other complimentary partnerships will ultimately drive the full value of SmartAIM™ for collision avoidance and sustainable space operations.