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In this edition:

* ISRO Successfully Launches SSLV-D3, Deploys EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat
* SpaceX Transporter-11 Launches 116 Satellites, Including OreSat0.5
* Polaris Dawn Set for Historic Launch and First Commercial Spacewalk
* GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers September 2024 Rankings
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 23, 2024
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* AMSAT Ambassador Activities
* Satellite Shorts From All Over

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ISRO Successfully Launches SSLV-D3, Deploys EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its thi
rd and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SS LV-D3) on August 16, 2024. The launch, conducted from the Satish Dhawan Spa
ce Centre in Sriharikota, India, placed two satellites, EOS-08 and SR-0 Dem osat, into orbit, marking the completion of the SSLV's development phase. T
his achievement enables the rocket's operational use by Indian industry and
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

The primary payload, EOS-08, is an Earth observation satellite developed by
ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre. The satellite was placed into a 475-kilom eter low Earth orbit about 13 minutes after liftoff. EOS-08 is equipped wit
h three advanced payloads: the Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), the
Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and a S
iC UV Dosimeter. These instruments will support a variety of Earth and atmo spheric monitoring tasks, including disaster management and environmental s urveillance. EOS-08 also features several new technologies, including an in tegrated avionics system and flexible solar panels, which will be demonstra
ted during its mission. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ISRO-SSLV-D3-EO S-08-Launch-August-16-2024.png]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/ uploads/2024/08/ISRO-SSLV-D3-EOS-08-Launch-August-16-2024.png>
Liftoff of India's third SSLV rocket on Aug. 16th carrying EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites. [Credit: ISRO<https://www.isro.gov.in/>]

The secondary payload, SR-0 Demosat, developed by Space Kidz India, is a 0.
2kg CubeSat designed for educational and amateur radio purposes. Deployed i
nto the same orbit as EOS-08, SR-0 Demosat is equipped with an Inertial Mea surement Unit (IMU) and a LoRa digipeater. The satellite's mission includes
raising awareness about amateur radio and nano satellites among students, transmitting health telemetry, and serving as a Digital Packet Store and Fo rward System for radio amateurs worldwide. Additionally, SR-0 Demosat will
act as a demonstration unit to qualify a new CubeSat deployer, reflecting S pace Kidz India's innovative approach to space technology.

Space Kidz India, which developed SR-0 Demosat, has a history of launching educational satellites. The SR-0 Demosat continues this tradition, serving
both educational and amateur radio communities. Operating on a 437.400 MHz downlink, the satellite supports various digital communication modes, inclu ding 9k6 FSK AX25, 4FSK SSDV, and 38k4 LoRa. This allows radio amateurs glo bally to engage with the satellite and collect valuable data. SR-0 Demosat'
s telemetry dashboard can be found on the SatNOGS website: https://db.satno gs.org/satellite/WZIT-9333-7102-4860-3049. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SR-0-LORA-Decod e-by-Scott-Chapman-K4KDR.png]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/up loads/2024/08/SR-0-LORA-Decode-by-Scott-Chapman-K4KDR.png>
SR-0 Demosat LoRa decode by Scott Chapman, K4KDR, using a STM32WL55JC2 deve lopment board. [Credit: @scott23192<https://x.com/scott23192>]

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath highlighted the precise placement of the satellit
es, noting that the successful deployment of both EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat u nderscores the SSLV's readiness for operational missions. The SSLV, known f
or its low cost, quick turnaround, and flexibility, is suited for launching
mini, micro, and nano satellites, which are increasingly in demand for com mercial and educational purposes.

The SSLV-D3 launch represents a key step in India's space program. With the
successful deployment of EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat, ISRO has demonstrated it
s capability to deliver a range of payloads into orbit, meeting the growing
needs of the global small satellite market. This mission also highlights t
he potential of space technology to inspire the next generation of engineer
s and scientists while advancing the capabilities of the amateur radio comm unity.

[ANS thanks U Tejonmayam, The Times of India<https://timesofindia.indiatime s.com/>, and Space Kidz India<https://spacekidzindia.in/>, for the above in formation]

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SpaceX Transporter-11 Launches 116 Satellites, Including OreSat0.5

SpaceX successfully launched 116 payloads aboard its Falcon 9 rocket as par
t of the Transporter-11 rideshare mission on August 16, 2024. The launch oc curred at 11:56 a.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vande nberg Space Force Base in California. This mission is the latest in SpaceX'
s series of rideshare launches, which provide small satellites from various
countries an opportunity to reach orbit without needing dedicated launch v ehicles. Following stage separation, the Falcon 9's first-stage booster suc cessfully returned to Landing Zone 4, marking its 12th flight and 20th land
ing at LZ-4.

Transporter-11 carried a diverse range of payloads, including satellites fr
om Japan, Chile, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Among the Australian pa yloads were three satellites launched by the Australian Space Agency: Kanyi
ni, Waratah Seed-1, and Cuava-2. Waratah Seed-1, a 6U CubeSat, hosted multi
ple payloads, such as the Perovskites in Orbit Readiness Test (PORT-2), the
Submillimeter Particle Detection System (SPaDeS), and Spiral Blue Space Ed ge-1 (SE-1), showcasing the collaborative nature of this mission. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SpaceX-Transpor ter-11-Satellite-Payload.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/up loads/2024/08/SpaceX-Transporter-11-Satellite-Payload.jpg>
SpaceX Transporter-11 launched 116 satellite payloads on August 16th. [Cred
it: @GewoonLukas_<https://x.com/GewoonLukas_>]

Oregon also had a key payload on Transporter-11 with the launch of OreSat0.
5, the state's second satellite. Developed by the Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS) at Portland State University, OreSat0.5 is a 2U CubeSat desi gned to demonstrate two critical systems: the attitude determination and co ntrol system (ADCS) of the modular OreSat bus and the Cirrus Flux Camera (C FC), which uses short-wave infrared (SWIR) technology. Deployed into a 510
km sun-synchronous low Earth orbit, the satellite began transmitting its fi
rst data beacons just 16 minutes after deployment, marking a significant mi lestone for the Portland State Aerospace Society team.

OreSat0.5's mission includes testing an open-source ADCS designed for preci
se antenna and camera pointing on amateur radio satellites, and demonstrati
ng the "DxWiFi" S-band 802.11b bidirectional radio system for high-speed (1
Mbps) communication. Additionally, it aims to provide openly published fli
ght performance data, including power and thermal characteristics, to suppo
rt the development of cost-effective, scalable satellite systems. Telemetry
data from OreSat0.5 can be received on 436.500 MHz and decoded using 9600
baud GMSK with DK3WN's GetKISS+<https://www.dk3wn.info/files/getkissplus.zi

v.1.4.2 software. The telemetry dashboard is viewable on the SatNOGS web

site: https://db.satnogs.org/satellite/DKCD-1609-0567-7056-3922. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PSAS-Oresat0.5- 2U-Exolaunch-Integration.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/up loads/2024/08/PSAS-Oresat0.5-2U-Exolaunch-Integration.jpg>
OreSat0.5 undergoing Exolaunch CubeSat deployer integration. [Credit: Cass Blum<https://www.linkedin.com/in/cass-b-1a31a1b0/> / PSAS<https://www.pdxae rospace.org/>]

Planet Labs PBC, a California-based company, contributed 36 SuperDove Earth -imaging satellites to the mission, along with the Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite. Tanager-1, developed in collaboration with the Carbon Mapper Coa lition and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is designed to detect methane
and CO2 emissions from space. This capability will enable precise monitorin
g of emissions from individual facilities, such as gas pipelines and coal m ines, thereby enhancing efforts to combat climate change.

The mission also marked a significant achievement for Exolaunch, the satell
ite deployment company responsible for integrating 42 of the 116 satellites
on the Transporter-11 mission. This launch was Exolaunch's 30th successful
integration, representing more than two dozen companies. Exolaunch CEO Rob
ert Sproles expressed gratitude to their customers and SpaceX, emphasizing
the importance of collaboration and innovation in the success of these miss ions.

[ANS thanks Will Robinson-Smith, Spaceflight Now<https://spaceflightnow.com

, and the Portland State Aerospace Society<https://www.pdxaerospace.org/>

, for the above information]

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Polaris Dawn Set for Historic Launch and First Commercial Spacewalk

The private astronaut mission Polaris Dawn is poised for launch on August 2
7, 2024, with a groundbreaking objective: the first commercial spacewalk. T
he four-member crew, consisting of Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman
, and Sarah Gillis, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on August 19 to fin alize preparations. This mission, the first of the Polaris program, marks a
significant step in commercial space exploration and is set to launch aboa
rd a SpaceX Crew Dragon atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A.

Scheduled to last five days, the Polaris Dawn mission will propel the Crew Dragon spacecraft to altitudes reaching 1,400 kilometers, the highest for a
crewed mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission's objectives are multi faceted, including testing laser intersatellite links with SpaceX's Starlin
k satellites and conducting 40 experiments. However, the highlight will be
the spacewalk, a historic first for a private mission, and the first from a
Crew Dragon spacecraft. The spacewalk will involve all four astronauts, wi
th two emerging from the hatch in new SpaceX-developed extravehicular activ
ity (EVA) suits for a brief yet pivotal two-hour spacewalk. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Co mmercial-Spacewalk-Illustration.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-con tent/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Commercial-Spacewalk-Illustration.jpg> Polaris Dawn mission will propel the Crew Dragon spacecraft to altitudes re aching 1,400 kilometers. [Credit: @PolarisProgram<https://x.com/PolarisProg ram>]

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire backing the Polaris program and commander o
f Polaris Dawn, emphasized the importance of the spacewalk during a press c onference after arriving at KSC. "The idea is to learn as much as we possib
ly can about this suit and get it back to the engineers to inform future su
it design evolutions," Isaacman stated. The spacewalk is scheduled for flig
ht day three, with preparations beginning shortly after launch. The crew wi
ll undergo a prebreathing protocol to adjust the cabin's atmospheric pressu
re and increase oxygen levels, a process essential for the EVA.

SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, serving as a mission specialist, detailed the
crew's rigorous preparations. On flight day two, the astronauts will don t
he EVA suits for mobility tests inside the spacecraft. During the spacewalk
, two astronauts, referred to as EV1 and EV2, will take turns exiting the s pacecraft for approximately 15 to 20 minutes each. Isaacman noted that whil
e the idea of a free-floating spacewalk was considered, the crew will inste
ad perform a "hands-free" demonstration with their feet securely attached t
o the spacecraft's mobility aids, underscoring the mission's cautious appro ach. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Cr ew-Members-Inside-SpaceX-Crew-Dragon.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/w p-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Crew-Members-Inside-SpaceX-Crew-Drag on.jpg>
Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission crew members are shown inside a Spac
eX Crew Dragon capsule. [Credit: @SpaceX<https://x.com/SpaceX>]

The mission's development has been intensely focused on the spacewalk and t
he associated EVA suits. "The EVA probably makes up the majority of the dev elopment for Polaris Dawn," Isaacman said, acknowledging the inherent risks
. SpaceX vice president Bill Gerstenmaier, formerly of NASA, confirmed that
extensive safety protocols have been implemented. He mentioned a recent is
sue where engineers identified and resolved a static electric discharge ris
k, ensuring the crew's safety during the spacewalk.

Polaris Dawn's mission profile includes a launch window between 3:38 and 7:
38 a.m. Eastern on August 27, carefully chosen to minimize risks from micro meteoroids and orbital debris. After reaching an initial orbit, the spacecr
aft will ascend to 1,400 kilometers before lowering to 700 kilometers for t
he spacewalk. The mission will conclude with a demonstration of Starlink ca pabilities on flight day four, followed by reentry on day six. As the first
of three planned missions under the Polaris program, Polaris Dawn represen
ts a significant leap forward in commercial spaceflight, setting the stage
for future endeavors, including a potential crewed Starship launch.

[ANS thanks Jeff Foust, SpaceNews<https://spacenews.com/> for the above inf ormation]

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GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers September 2024 Rankings

The September 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in s atellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMast erMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the numb
er of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those gri
ds where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<https://gridm aster.fr> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not
directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr
in order to provide more accurate data.

Updated: 2024-08-24
1
ND9M
26
KG5CCI
51
JK2XXK
76
LU4JVE
2
NJ7H
27
N4AKV
52
AC0RA
77
AA8CH
3
JA9KRO
28
DL2GRC
53
SM3NRY
78
VE1VOX
4
N5UC
29
N5BO
54
EA4NF
79
FG8OJ
5
UT1FG
30
K8BL
55
BA1PK
80
PT9BM
6
OE3SEU
31
KE4AL
56
JL3RNZ
81
KJ7NDY
7
DL6AP
32
KB5FHK
57
AA5PK
82
KI7UXT
8
WI7P
33
VE3HLS
58
DF2ET
83
YU0W
9
DP0POL
34
KI0KB
59
KI7QEK
84
KB2YSI
10
K5ZM
35
KI7UNJ
60
SP5XSD
85
WA9JBQ
11
N6UA
36
LA9XGA
61
F4DXV
86
N6UTC
12
HA3FOK
37
F4BKV
62
AD7DB
87
N4DCW
13
WY7AA
38
PA3GAN
63
VE1CWJ
88
JM1CAX
14
N9IP
39
JO2ASQ
64
KE9AJ
89
VE3GOP
15
W5PFG
40
N7AGF
65
XE1ET
90
N0TEL
16
AK8CW
41
VK5DG
66
VA7LM
91
KG4AKV
17
AD0DX
42
XE3DX
67
N8RO
92
K6VHF
18
F5VMJ
43
KE0WPA
68
KM4LAO
93
K0FFY
19
WD9EWK
44
K7TAB
69
W8LR
94
CU2ZG
20
ND0C
45
KE0PBR
70
N4UFO
95
VE7PTN
21
AD0HJ
46
VA3VGR
71
W1AW
96
AF5CC
22
LU5ILA
47
PR8KW
72
DL4EA
97
VE6WK
23
DJ8MS
48
W7WGC
73
HB9GWJ
98
W8MTB
24
KX9X
49
N6DNM
74
PT2AP
99
DK9JC
25
ON4AUC
50
EB1AO
75
M1DDD
100
PT9ST

[ANS thanks @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> for the above infor mation]

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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 23, 2024

Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps
in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly u pdates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin fi
les are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files
will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new
amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org /keplerian-elements-resources/.

This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution
.

[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information]

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ARISS NEWS

Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amat eurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts
and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink freque
ncy on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.

+ Recently Completed Contacts

Bayou Academy, Cleveland, MS, direct via W5YD
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB
The ARISS mentor was K4RGK
Contact was successful: Thu 2024-08-22 16:43:06 UTC
Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/PzZuhb1bGiw

Gymnasium der Stadt Meschede, Meschede, Germany, direct via DRØZ
The ISS callsign was OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB
The ARISS mentor was IN3GHZ
Contact was successful: Fri 2024-08-23 08:05:04 UTC
Watch the livestream at https://www.instagram.com/gds_meschede/

+ Upcoming Contacts

Fasta Villa Eucaristica School, Cordoba City, Argentina, direct via LU1HKO
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ
Contact is go for: Fri 2024-08-30 15:29:39 UTC

The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437 .800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pi
ck up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeat
er. So give a listen, you just never know.

The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down).

As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios
are turned off as part of the safety protocol.

Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orb ital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time.

The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ar iss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html

The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org /contact-the-iss.html

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors f
or the above information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

Posted August 20th by @KB5FHK_Tom<https://x.com/KB5FHK_Tom> on X (formerly Twitter): I will be heading home to MS on Labor Day weekend. My main focus
is EM41. I already posted a couple of passes on hams.at<https://hams.at>.

Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV (as KE4NF) from EL95 25-27 Aug. Looks like this
will be FM LEO only. Log as KE4NF.

A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their
grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you g
ain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsibl
e for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability
to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a giv
en pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes th
at are accessible from your location.

[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above info rmation]

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AMSAT Ambassador Activities

AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.

AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says,

South Africa called - and was answered! I'll be presenting "How to Work
the FM Satellites with Your HT" show to a great group next month. Their
"ARRL" is the South African Radio League ... and I am looking forward
to meeting these fine hams.

Think such a lively and informative 75-minute presentation on would be appropriate for YOUR event or club? Just let us know!

Clint Bradford K6LCS
clintbradford@mac.com<mailto:clintbradford@mac.com>
909-999-SATS (7287)

Northeast HamXpostion - August 22nd thru 25th, 2024
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, MA 01752
https://hamxposition.org/

Greater Louisville Hamfest - September 7th, 2024
Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165 https://louisvillehamfest.wixsite.com/louisvillehamfest

AMSAT Forum and Information Table / W4FCL

North Star Radio Convention - October 5th, 2024
Hennepin Technical College (North Campus)
9000 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
https://conv2023.tcfmc.org/

AMSAT Forum and Information Table / KØJM and ADØHJ

Central Kentucky Hamfest - October 5th, 2024
Highlands Baptist Church
2032 Parallel Road
Lexington, KY 40502
https://www.facebook.com/w9khz/

AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table / AI4SR and W4
FCL

Radio Society of Tucson - October 5th, 2024
Calvary Tucson Church
8711 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson AZ 85710
https://k7rst.club/2024/07/tucson-autumn-ham-fest-2024/

N1UW

Pacificon 2024, ARRL Pacific Division Conference - October 18th thru 20th,
2024
San Ramon Marriott
2600 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
https://www.pacificon.org/

WU0I

2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting - October 25th thru 2 7th, 2024
Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
3050 N Rocky Point Drive West
Tampa, FL 33607
https://www.amsat.org/

Stone Mountain Hamfest, ARRL State Convention - November 2nd and 3rd, 2024 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
https://stonemountainhamfest.com/

Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club - November 9th, 2024
Marana Middle School
11285 West Grier Road
Marana, AZ 85653
https://www.tucsonhamradio.org/copy-of-hamfest-2022

N1UW

Yuma HAMCON - February 20th thru 22nd, 2025
Yuma, AZ

N1UW

[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director - AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Russia successfully launched its 89th Progress cargo spacecraft, Progress
MS-28, to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 15, 2024. The un crewed spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan abo
ard a Soyuz rocket at 0320 UTC. Carrying nearly three tons of food, scienti
fic equipment, and other supplies, the spacecraft autonomously docked with
the ISS on August 17 at 0553 UTC, connecting to the rear port of the Zvezda
service module. This docking occurred just days after the previous cargo s pacecraft, Progress MS-26, was deorbited on August 12 following its six-mon
th mission. With its arrival, Progress MS-28 joined two other freighters, i ncluding Cygnus NG-21, and three crewed spacecraft already at the ISS. The successful mission continues Russia's long-standing contribution to ISS res upply operations. (ANS thanks Mike Wall, Space.com<https://www.space.com/>,
for the above information)

+ The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission is
making headlines with its dual gravity assist maneuver this week. After a successful flyby of the moon on August 19, 2024, Juice passed Earth on Augu
st 20, 2024, marking the first-ever lunar-Earth double flyby. This maneuver
uses Earth's gravity to adjust Juice's trajectory, setting it up for a fly
by of Venus in August 2025 and ultimately aiming for Jupiter's orbit by Jul
y 2031. The spacecraft's two cameras are capturing and sending images back
to Earth, while mission operators are closely monitoring the high-risk mane uver to ensure precision. With Jupiter being nearly 500 million miles away,
this gravity assist strategy allows Juice to conserve fuel and carry a var iety of scientific instruments. The mission's success relies on careful nav igation and timing, as any deviation could jeopardize its ambitious goals.
(ANS thanks Ashley Strickland, CNN<https://www.cnn.com/>, for the above inf ormation).

+ Space is hard: NASA's BurstCube, which deployed from the ISS in April, is
a 6U CubeSat that detects gamma rays from short gamma-ray bursts, likely c aused by neutron star collisions. BurstSat, unfortunately, lost one of its magnetorquers during commissioning, along with one solar panel that did not
fully deploy. The team has been able to continue the satellite's mission b
y compensating for the malfunctioning equipment through the use of a Sun-po inting configuration. But due to these failures, the mission will likely re enter sooner than expected, around the end of 2024. [Before complaining abo
ut the failure of your favorite HamSat, consider that even NASA has issues!
] (ANS thanks The Orbital Index<https://orbitalindex.com/> for the above in formation.)

+ The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to upgrade its first-generation Sta rlink satellites with second-generation technology, aiming to enhance broad band quality for its users. This upgrade is expected to improve service, es pecially in polar regions, by using advanced beam-forming and digital proce ssing technologies. SpaceX initially launched first-generation satellites i
n 2019 and applied in 2023 to integrate the new technology. Despite pushbac
k from Dish Network over potential interference issues, the FCC dismissed t hese concerns, supporting SpaceX's plans to optimize spectrum use and incre
ase network capacity. SpaceX will replace the older satellites with upgrade
d ones as they reach the end of their operational period, rather than de-or biting them rapidly. The overall goal is to provide more robust service to underserved areas across the country. (ANS thanks Michael Kan, PCMag<https: //www.pcmag.com/>, for the above information).

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