Zes lanceringen deze week, waarvan drie met een Falcon 9. Niks nieuws dus. Maar heel wat berichten deze week hebben te maken met de Europese inspanningen. De vele persmomenten brachten nog geen uitsluitsel of Europa aan een eigen capaciteit gaat werken om mensen in de ruimte te brengen (daarvoor is het wachten op het einde van het jaar). Maar het bracht de Europese inspanningen op het vlak van raketten wel in de belangstelling. Dat en nog veel meer in het Nieuws Uit De Ruimtevaart van deze week.

Bij de foto: Voor het eerst staat een Ariane VI op het lanceerplatform, met het wegrollen van de Mobile Gantry. Foto: ESA - M. Pédoussaut

18.06.2023 – RocketLab test hypersonisch toestel.
SpaceCom: Rocket Lab is set to launch a mystery mission from Virginia. What could it be?
SpaceCom: Rocket Lab's modified Electron rocket HASTE achieves first suborbital launch.
Space News: Rocket Lab launches first suborbital version of Electron.
Spaceflight Now: Launch Roundup – Rocket Lab launches first HASTE mission; SpaceX launches Satria.

RocketLab: Rocket Lab Debuts HASTE Rocket with First Successful Suborbital Launch from Virginia.
Meer info over HASTE vind je hier bij RocketLab.

Hypersonic: Hypersonix to partner with launch provider RocketLab for initial hypersonic test vehicle launch.

19.06.2023 – Falcon 9 lanceert Satria, een Indonesische comsat.
Space News: Indonesia’s Satria-1 deploys solar panels ahead of geostationary trip.
UPI: SpaceX launches satellite to provide Internet to rural Indonesia.
Florida Today: Father's Day SpaceX Falcon 9 launch sends Indonesian communications satellite to orbit.
Spaceflight Now: Launch Roundup – Rocket Lab launches first HASTE mission; SpaceX launches Satria.

Filmpjes:
RocketLab: PSN SATRIA Mission.
SciNews: Falcon 9 launches SATRIA-1 and Falcon 9 first stage landing.
SciNews: SATRIA-1 deployment.

20.06.2023 – Chinese LM-6 lanceert Shiyan 25.
ECNS: Long March 6 rocket carries experimental satellite to space.
ECNS: Shiyan-25 satellite sent into space (foto’s).

Filmpjes:
CCTV: China Launches New Experiment Satellite.
SciNews: Long March-6 launches Shiyan-25.

22.06.2023 – Falcon 9 lanceert reeks Starlink-satellieten.
Teslarati: SpaceX launches 47 Starlink satellites, provides unique views on Twitter.
Tesmanian: SpaceX deploys another fleet of internet-beaming Starlink satellites from the West Coast with a flight-proven Falcon 9.
NSF: SpaceX closes record-breaking first half of 2023 with Starlink launch.

Filmpjes:
SpaceX: Starlink Mission.
SciNews: SpaceX Starlink 88 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing, 22 June 2023.

22.06.2023 – Voorlaatste Delta IV Heavy lanceert NROL-68.
Florida Today: ULA scrubbed first Delta IV Heavy launch attempt, now targeting early Thursday morning.
Space News: ULA’s Delta 4 Heavy launches classified spy satellite.
NSF: ULA’s penultimate Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-68 mission.

Spaceflight Now: Live coverage.

Spaceflight Now: ULA’s Delta rocket assembly line falls silent.

Filmpjes:
ULA: Delta IV Heavy NROL-68 Mission Profile.
ULA: June 21 Live Broadcast: Delta IV Heavy NROL-68.
ULA: Delta IV Heavy NROL-68 Launch Highlights.
SciNews: Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-68.

23.06.2023 – Falcon 9 lanceert reeks Starlink-satellieten.
Teslarati: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 56 Starlink satellites.
Tesmanian: SpaceX Launches Starlink Mission To Boost Global Internet Connectivity For Over 1.5 Million Users.

Filmpjes:
SpaceX: Starlink Mission.
SciNews: SpaceX Starlink 89 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing, 23 June 2023.

Problemen voor Launcher’s Orbiter na de Transporter 8 lancering.
Zie vorige NUDR voor meer detail over Transporter 8.
Tech Crunch: Launcher’s Orbiter glitches in orbit, forcing emergency deployment of space startups’ payloads.
Space News: Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions.

Minder hinder voor luchtverkeer bij lanceringen vanuit Florida.
Space News: FAA reduces airspace restrictions for Cape Canaveral launches.
Simply Flying: The FAA Is Allowing More Flight Corridors To Stay Open During Florida Rocket Launches.

Noord-Korea gaat opnieuw proberen raket te lanceren. Kritiek op verantwoordelijken mislukte lancering.
The Hill: North Korea: Failed spy satellite launch ‘most serious’ shortcoming.
The Economic Times: North Korea says botched satellite launch was 'gravest failure'.
NK News: North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure.

Ondertussen:
Nikkei Asia: China and South Korea race to recover North Korean satellite debris.

Zie ook eerdere berichtgeving in NUDR 651.

Filmpjes:
Sky News: North Korea: Kim Jong Un 'displeased' at recent spy satellite launch failure.
NK News: What went wrong with North Korea’s spy satellite launch.

Volgende Electron-lancering opnieuw poging recovery eerste trap.
RocketLab: Rocket Lab to Launch Multiple Satellites as Part of Upcoming Recovery Mission.
Satellite Pro ME: Rocket Lab to launch seven satellites as part of Recovery mission.
SpaceCom: Rocket Lab to recover booster from ocean after July 14 launch.

Verder uitstel voor eerste Vulcan-lancering.
Space News: First Vulcan launch further delayed for Centaur modifications.

ESA op het Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Salon van Le Bourget.

Een reeks filmpjes: 
ESA: Paris Air Show Live - ESA/CNES Kick-off Press conference.
ESA: Paris Air Show Live - session on the ambitions of Europe in human and robotic exploration.
ESA: Paris Air Show Live - Press briefing on Space Transportation.
ESA: Paris Air Show Live - Press briefing on new European Zero Space Debris policy.
ESA: Paris Air Show Live – Session on understanding Earth’s water and carbon cycles from space.

En ook:
ESA: ESA Pavilion 360° virtual tour | Explore the Paris Air Show with Matthias Maurer.

ESA: ESA and CNES sign contract to maintain Spaceport, furthering modernisation and environmental sustainability.

Nieuwe lanceerdatum voor laatste Ariane V lancering.
Arianespace: Flight 261: New Targeted Launch Date.
SpaceCom: Final launch of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket set for July 4 after delay.

Een Ariane VI op het lanceerpad.
ESA: First view of Ariane 6 on launchpad.
ArianeGroup: Ariane 6 revealed on its launch pad in preparation for hot-firing tests.
Aviation Week: Ariane 6 Remains On Schedule For 2023 Inaugural Launch, ESA Says.
Wat er nog moet gebeuren vind je in deze slide (tweet Erig Berger).

Europa een stap dichter bij een herbruikbare motor/raket – Themis en Prometheus.
ESA: Full ignition for ESA’s reusable rocket engine.
ArianeGroup: For the first time, ArianeGroup tests a complete reusable space launcher stage.
NSF: Themis, Prometheus complete first hot-fire tests in France.

Meer info over ESA’s inspanningen op dit vlak:
ESA: Unveiling vehicles and technologies for future space transportation.
ESA: Prometheus to power future launchers.
ESA: ESA plans demonstration of a reusable rocket stage (Themis).
ESA: First hot firing of next-generation rocket engine (ETID / Upper Stage).
ESA: ‘Intelligent’ thrust for Europe’s future launchers (ETID / Upper Stage)
ESA: 3D-printed storable-propellant rocket engine design tested.

European Spaceflight: Reusability efforts of European launch startups.

RFA en PLD gaan lanceren vanuit Kourou.
RFA: RFA to launch from Kourou.
European Spaceflight: RFA Sign Binding Term Sheet for Access to Guiana Space Center.

PLD Space: PLD Space to operate from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Skyrora gaat ge-3D-printe motor testen in Schotland.
Skyrora: Skyrora 3D prints and tests new model of orbital engine to prepare for commercial launch.

BBC: Rocket firm Skyrora starts tests on 3D-printed engine.
Proactive Investors: 3D-printed rocket engine begins testing in Scotland.

Filmpje:
Skyrora: Skyrora Commences 70 kN Engine Qualification.

ESA’s mindervalide astronaut begint zijn training.
GovUK: World’s first astronaut with a disability hopes to inspire others as he begins training.

Commercial Crew – Boeing en Starliner.
Space News: Boeing CEO says company still committed to Starliner.
Bovenstaand artikel verwijst naar de podcast “Check 6” van Aviation Week: On The Record With Boeing’s CEO.

Eerder deze maand verscheen er ook een artikel in The Space Review.
The Space Review: Whither Starliner?

ISS – Axiom 3 met Zweedse ESA reserve astronaut.
SpaceCom: Swedish astronaut 'fast-tracked' to join crew of upcoming private Axiom Space mission.

ISS – Crew 7.
ESA: Introducing Crew-7!
SpaceCom: Cosmonaut rounds out SpaceX's Crew-7 mission to the space station.

ISS – De blogentries, Daily Summary Reports en Science Highlights.
NASA ISS Blog: Crew Packing Dragon, Prepping for Next Spacewalk.
NASA ISS Blog: Cosmonauts Go for Spacewalk as Crew Works Cargo, Maintenance.
NASA ISS Blog: Cosmonauts Exiting Station for Spacewalk Live on NASA TV.
NASA ISS Blog: Cosmonauts Begin Spacewalk to Replace Station Hardware.
NASA ISS Blog: Cosmonauts Finish Spacewalk After Replacing Station Hardware.
NASA ISS Blog: Cargo Work, Robotics Competition End Week Following Spacewalk.

NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 16/06/2023.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 19/06/2023.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 20/06/2023.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 21/06/2023.
NASA: ISS Daily Summary Report – 22/06/2023.

Space Station Science Highlights: Week of June 19, 2023.

ISS – Meer nieuws uit het ruimtestation.
TASS: Russian cosmonauts begin spacewalk for installing antenna on Zvezda module.
TASS: Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk that lasted over 6 hours — broadcast.
SpaceCom: Russian cosmonauts toss old equipment overboard on ISS spacewalk.

Times of India: US to train Indian astronauts for joint space mission.

NASA: NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman Cargo Launch to Space Station.

The Science Times: Astronauts More Susceptible to Infection While in Space [Study].

Filmpjes:
NASA: Space to Ground: Four for 7: June 23, 2023.
NASA: NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station.
NASA: Roscosmos Cosmonauts to Conduct Spacewalk Outside the Space Station (animatie).

India gaat in augustus het Gaganyaan Abort System uittesten.
The Hindu: First abort mission of 'Gaganyaan' to be conducted in August-end: ISRO chairman.

CSS – Nieuws uit het Chinese ruimtestation.
Global Times: China Space Station rolls out first-ever extravehicular radiation biology experiment payload to accumulate key supporting data for future manned moon landings.
SpaceCom: Chinese astronauts install radiation-exposure experiment outside Tiangong space station (video).
ECNS: Tiangong Space Station's electric propulsion engine achieves first in-orbit gas exchange.

ILRS – China naar de Maan.
Space News: China attracts moon base partners, outlines project timelines.

Artemis 2.
Gizmodo: NASA Makes Progress on SLS Launch Pad Repairs and Upgrades Ahead of Artemis 2 Launch.
ESA: Artemis II Module Makes a Move.

Filmpje:
CSA: Training for Artemis II #shorts.

Artemis – SLS.
NASA: NASA Achieves Key Milestone for Production of Future Artemis Engines.
Aerojet Rcoketdyne: Initial RS-25 certification campaign of 12 hot-fire tests complete.

Filmpje:
SciNews: SLS RS-25 Engine Test, 22 June 2023.

Artemis – Een commerciële toekomst voor SLS?
The Hill: NASA’s obstacles to commercializing the Space Launch System are mounting.

Artemis – Naar de Maan en Mars.
SpaceRef: US Geological Survey Prospects the Future of Harvesting the Moon’s Resources.

Space Ref: Solar Panel Robots and Mini Nuclear Reactors Could Power NASA’s Future Moon Base.

Space News: Ecuador signs Artemis Accords.
The Hindu: India joins Artemis Accords, will launch ISRO-NASA space mission to ISS in 2024, says White House.
Breaking Defense: India signs Artemis Accords, tightening ties with US in space race with China: Sources.
Space Policy Online: Artemis Accords gain more members.

Starship – In afwachting van de tweede testvlucht (met B9 en S25).
NSF: Ship 25 begins engine testing as Starship launch pad work continues.
SpaceCom: SpaceX's next Starship prototype spins up engines ahead of test fire (photo).

Filmpjes:
Lab Padre: SpaceX's 2nd Flight Worthy Starship Tested at the Launch Site! - Starbase Weekly Update #67.
WAI: SpaceX is finishing the NEW Starship Pad Construction!
NSF: SpaceX Starship 25 Spin Prime Test (NO FIRE).
Engineering Today: Speaking of Starship test, SpaceX is soaring towards a stellar finish line, New Starship upgrade..
NSF: Ship 25 Begins Testing Its Raptor Engines | SpaceX Boca Chica.
NSF: Critical Hoses Reconnected to the Orbital Launch Mount | SpaceX Boca Chica

BepiColombo vliegt voorbij Mercurius.
ESA: A trio of images highlight BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby.

Sky & Telescope: BepiColombo Mission Makes Third Mercury Flyby.
SpaceCom: Europe's BepiColombo spacecraft zooms within 150 miles of Mercury in close flyby.
NSF: ESA’s BepiColombo probe conducts third flyby of Mercury.

Filmpje:
ESA: BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby: the movie.

MSR – Mars Sample Return – Het einde van een project dat nog moest beginnen ?
Ars Technica: NASA’s Mars Sample Return has a new price tag—and it’s colossal.

Nieuws uit de (inter)planetaire ruimte.

Zon:
SpaceCom: NASA's Parker Solar Probe starts summer with 16th swoop by the sun.

Ruimteweer:
SpaceRef: Scientists Report Benchmarks For Extreme Space Weather.

Aarde:
ESA: New Space companies join Copernicus (waaronder het Belgische Aerospacelab).
Via Satellite: EU Adds 9 Startups to Contribute Data to Copernicus Mission.
SpaceRef: Intriguing Correlation Between Earthquakes And Cosmic Radiation.
Space News: Startup Danti unveils search engine for geospatial data.
SpaceCom: Climate change hits Antarctica hard, sparking concerns about irreversible tipping points.
WMO: The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report – English.
Space News: NASA opens Earth Information Center amid budget uncertainty.
Via Satellite: Hyperspectral Imaging Attracts a Host of Space Startups.
De Standaard: Voor en na: satellietbeelden tonen opgedroogd meer achter de verwoeste Oekraïense dam.
SpaceCom: High fashion! Mountain of discarded clothes in Chilean desert is visible from space (satellite photo).

Maan:
Inside Outer Space: China Lunar Collectibles: Gift Samples.

Mars:
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 3861-3864: Continuing Along the Alternate Route.
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sol 3865: Touch and Go!
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 3866-3867: Welcome to Kalavryta.
NASA Curiosity Status Report: Sols 3868-3870: Not Again, Mars!
NASA: Persevering Across the Upper Fan in Search of Record-Keeping Rocks.
NASA: If at First You Don't Succeed… Persevere!
NASA (filmpje) (Perseverance): Meet the Mars Samples: Roubion (Sample 1).
NASA: NASA’s MAVEN Spacecraft Stuns with Ultraviolet Views of Red Planet.
EC.Europa: Unlocking the secrets to Mars.

Voyager:
Scott Manley (filmpje): How NASA Visualized Voyager, and Helped Revolutionize Cinema.

Nieuwe generatie Starlink-satellieten zwakker aan de hemel, ondanks het feit dat ze groter zijn.
Universe Today: Even Though They’re Bigger, Generation 2 Starlinks are Fainter than Gen 1.
Tesmanian: New research by Astronomers finds SpaceX Starlink V2 Mini satellites are 12 times less luminous than first-generation satellites.
Sky & Telescope: The newest and largest Starlink satellites are also the faintest.

Dan toch geen fusie tussen Intelsat en SES.
Via Satellite: Intelsat and SES Talks End Without a Merger.
Satellite Pro ME: SES confirms end of merger talks with Intelsat.
Reuters: Satellite stray’s lonely orbit has a cash booster.

Kopen en verkopen.
Reuters: Exclusive: Ball Corp explores sale of aerospace unit for more than $5 billion.
GovConWire: Report: Ball Launches Auction Process for Aerospace Business.
Aviation Week: Ball Confirms Aerospace Division Is On The Market.

Om af te ronden: De geïmplodeerde Titan duikboot.
National News: Titanic submarine: Dubai-based explorer Hamish Harding among missing crew.
SpaceCom: Missing Titanic submersible built with NASA help.
Space News: What the wreck of the Titan portends for commercial spaceflight.

Al Jazeera: Are the risks involved in sea and space tourism too high.
SpaceCom: Space explorers mourn the loss of Titan submersible's 5 crewmates.

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