T+130: SmallSat Launch Roundup
SmallSat was last week which meant a flurry of announcements. This year was launch heavy, so I break down some announcements from SpaceX, Arianespace, and Rocket Lab.
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SmallSat was last week which meant a flurry of announcements. This year was launch heavy, so I break down some announcements from SpaceX, Arianespace, and Rocket Lab.
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- SmallSat - Home
- SpaceX - Smallsat Program
- Arianespace’s “GO-1” mission will provide small satellites with a direct flight to geostationary orbit - Arianespace
- Rocket Lab Announces Reusability Plans For Electron Rocket | Rocket Lab
- Electron Is Going Reusable - YouTube
- Here’s why Rocket Lab changed its mind on reusable launch | Ars Technica
- Can Rocket Lab really catch a rocket with a helicopter? - YouTube
- PDG Aviation Services - Mid Air Recovery - YouTube
- The Search for the Small GEO Sweet Spot - Main Engine Cut Off
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