#spaceflight is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 35 people shared 113 posts with it — around 4 a day. Activity is up 21% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 22 with 9 posts.
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‘Big Bang’ fix boosts Voyager 2’s mission in interstellar space | CNN
A clever swap has extended the historic Voyager 2’s mission in interstellar space. Engineers are hoping to do the same for Voyager 1.
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Advances Toward Human Spaceflight: Milestones and Future Roadmap For Rajasthan Government Exam Preparation and Practice Download Tayari24 Official App from Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=education.ai.tayari24
Key Highlights * Human‑rated systems have passed rigorous testing, confirming India’s readiness for crewed missions. * The first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan spacecraft, featuring the Vyommitra robot, is slated for Q4 2026. * ISRO has established a comprehensive launch and recovery infrastructure, including a dedicated control centre and crew training facilities. * India’s long‑term vision includes the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), expected to be operational by 2035. * International collaborations with ESA, ASA, CNES and Roscosmos are strengthening India’s human‑spaceflight capabilities. Detailed Insights The Gaganyaan programme, India's first indigenous human spaceflight initiative, has reached a pivotal development stage. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that all critical human‑rated subsystems—propulsion stages, crew and service module engines, environmental control, thermal protection, and escape mechanisms—have achieved successful ground and flight validation. The Crew Escape System (CES) has undergone static motor tests and in‑flight verification via the TV‑D1 mission, while parachute‑based deceleration was confirmed during Integrated Air Drop Tests (IADT‑01 and IADT‑02). Parallel to these technical milestones, ISRO has commissioned key operational assets: an orbital module preparation plant, a Gaganyaan Control Centre, a dedicated crew training complex, an upgraded second launch pad, and a robust ground‑communication network. Looking ahead, the first uncrewed Vyommitra flight will serve as a technology demonstrator, ensuring that all systems perform reliably before human astronauts embark. Subsequent uncrewed missions in 2027 will further validate the spacecraft’s resilience, paving the way for the inaugural crewed orbital flight. The planned BAS, comprising five modules, will provide India with a permanent research platform and a launchpad for future crewed missions. Financially, the Union Cabinet approved ₹20,193 crore in September 2024 to fund eight missions under the Human Spaceflight Programme, covering spacecraft development, human‑rated technology, astronaut training, and mission infrastructure. Key Concepts * Human‑rated launch vehicle (HLVM) – a spacecraft system designed to meet stringent safety and reliability standards for crewed missions. * Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) – the life‑support suite that regulates air, water, and temperature aboard the spacecraft. * Crew Escape System (CES) – an emergency propulsion and parachute mechanism that can propel the crew module away from a launch vehicle in case of failure. * Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT) – a flight test that validates the parachute‑based deceleration system during a controlled descent. * Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) – India’s planned modular space station intended to support long‑duration human presence and scientific research.
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OMI V1202 - The Main Propulsion Helium Signature Test
What the Space Shuttle V1202 Helium Signature Test was, how a preop, test and postop actually worked at KSC, and the voice tapes I recorded working it.
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Flying into space is not mainly about climbing higher: a spacecraft reaches orbit by accelerating sideways to roughly 28,000 kilometres per hour, fast enough to keep falling around Earth
Reaching orbit isn't just about altitude; it requires immense sideways speed (approx. 28,000 km/h) t...
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A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely | CBC News
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, telescopes around the world will try to capture something never seen from Earth: an old rocket slamming into the moon's daylight side.
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