#1
#1 out of 1
17h ago
Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit
- NASA and SpaceX will launch a Transporter-16 mission to low Earth orbit to test multiple tech demonstrations.
- The mission includes the AEPEX CubeSat to image X-ray precipitation in Earth’s upper atmosphere.
- MagQuest CubeSats will measure Earth’s magnetic field to support the World Magnetic Model.
- R5-S10 CubeSat will test proximity operations and formation flying for future in-space servicing.
- R5-S10 will also carry a high-dynamic-range star tracker and a co-aligned event camera.
- In-space Wi-Fi router aims to enable data downlinks from the R5-S10 CubeSat.
- Varda Space Industries provides a heat shield test capsule for hypersonic entry data.
- The mission leverages rideshare opportunities to accelerate technology development.
- Launch window opens March 30 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with live SpaceX coverage.
Vote 0