July 26 to 28
Why 33 raptor engines testing is a BIG PROBLEM for SpaceX and Elon Musk?
ALPHA TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o64ThTERygw
Does NASA & SpaceX's Plan with Artemis Make Sense?
Marcus House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWy27ucskw
B7.1 Can Crusher Cap Removed! Where is it going? | WAI NC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5meaDcuWBC4
It's official, Russia says it will leave the ISS after 2024
Ellie in Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NlgGfEF2EM
SpaceX's Florida Starship Tower Reaches New Heights
NASASpaceflight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYUGN42W6Q
Soon! New Important Update On SpaceX's Orbital Launch Tower 2 At KSC, China's Rocket Falling Again
SpaceX Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRQVjUWDO2Y
Another Webb galaxy found even closer to the Big Bang
July 27, 2022
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Using data from the first Webb deep field, astronomers have identified another galaxy in that image that apparently was able to form less than 250 million years after the the Big Bang, the theorized beginning of the universe.
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Like the distant galaxies described last week, it also appears to have the equivalent of a billion Suns of material in the form of stars. The researchers estimate that it might have started star formation as early as 120 million years after the Big Bang, and had certainly done so by 220 million years.
You can read the actual research paper [below] [pdf]. ... From its abstract:
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We provide details of the 55 high-redshift galaxy candidates, 44 of which are new, that have enabled this new analysis. Our sample contains 6 galaxies at z≥12, one of which appears to set a new redshift record as an apparently robust galaxy candidate at z≃16.7.
The speed in which this galaxy formed places a great challenge on the Big Bang theory itself. 220 million years is an instant when it comes to galaxy formation, which has been assumed to take far longer. Either galaxy formation is a much faster process than expected, or
something is seriously wrong with the timing of the Big Bang theory itself.
See the comments:
https://behindtheblack.com/behind-th...-the-big-bang/
Sources linked in above article:
One week later, astronomers find a galaxy even deeper back in time
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022...-back-in-time/
The evolution of the galaxy UV luminosity function at redshifts z ' 8 – 15 from deep JWST and ground-based near-infrared imaging
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.12356.pdf
NASA: Russia has not officially notified it of its exit from ISS partnership
July 27, 2022
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According to the NASA official who runs its ISS operations, Russia has not officially notified the agency of its decision to end its participation in ISS as of 2024.
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NASA’s Robyn Gatens, who leads the agency’s ISS operations, told Reuters she “just saw that” on Tuesday morning and that there was “nothing official yet” to confirm Roscosmos was pulling out. Gatens, speaking at a conference in Washington, D.C., told the news outlet that international agreements required Russia to notify them of any such decision.
This news might simply indicate sloppiness on the part of Russia and its new chief of Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov. More likely it indicates that Russia’s announcement is a negotiating ploy, not an final decision.
As I noted yesterday, Russia doesn’t have many options in space if it leaves ISS in ’24. It won’t have a new station ready to launch by then, and it is unlikely China will agree to make it an equal partner on its station.
Meanwhile, it will be difficult (though not impossible) for the remaining ISS partners to keep the station functioning should Russia decide to detach its modules from the station.
Thus, it appears Russia is likely trying to extort cash from the U.S. by this announcement. “Nice station you got there. Sure would be a shame if something happened to it.” Either it hopes to pressure the U.S. to pay Russia to continue the partnership, or to buy the modules outright. And even in the latter case, Russia will likely insist that it continue operating them, with the U.S. paying the bill.
If we had a competent president who thinks of American self-interest first, Russia’s game here would be laughed out of the room. This Russian decision should and could be used to stimulate American industry to replace the Russians.
Our present president however does not consider this country’s interests very important, and so I’d expect the Biden administration to push for the U.S. to buy off Russia. Whether Congress will go along is uncertain. A majority in both houses probably doesn’t care much for U.S. interests either, but that majority is less likely to agree to such a deal, especially considering its hostility to Russia because of its invasion of the Ukraine.
https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/nasa-russia-has-not-officially-notified-it-of-its-exit-from-iss-partnership/
Can Russia run off with part of ISS in 2024? Can NASA do anything about it?
The Angry Astronaut
Too much info? Jump to 12:00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzSPUQgt1WY
SpaceX's LR 11000 Moved | SpaceX Boca Chica
NASASpaceflight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOoQP0-Nr0g
Elon Musk just revealed New OLM Raptor Maintenance Platform that will change everything!
GREAT SPACEX
Start at 2:00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zprikbX0I
It happened! Elon Musk gave up on a New Design Spacecraft for Lunar Mission!
ALPHA TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kX-RmxnVs8
Major New Moon Mission Update!
The Space Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mOkBiNyBcI
LIVE: SpaceX Rolls Out Fifth Starship Tower Section at Kennedy Space Center
NASASpaceflight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4kSVzvy7LU
Replay: SpaceX moves 5th and heaviest Starship tower segment for Florida launch pad
Spaceflight Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-6toc7Rfjw
Test to Failure on Booster 7.1, Tower Segment 5 Roll Out, Mars Sample Return Mission | SpaceX Update
SpaceXly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWuiGT3UzPY
Boeing adds another $93 million charge against earnings for Starliner manned capsule
July 28, 2022
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Capitalism in space: Boeing officials revealed yesterday that they have been forced to add another $93 million charge against earnings for its much delayed Starliner manned capsule the company is building.
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This is on top of $410 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and another $185 million in the third quarter of 2021. All together, Boeing has had to cover $688 million in cost growth.
At the moment the first manned launch is tentatively scheduled to occur before the end of this year, with NASA supposedly announcing a firm date before the end of July. This new charge however suggests that the manned launch will not happen until ’23.
Boeing has not simply lost $688 million. It also has lost potential business because of the delays, both from NASA and private citizens. Instead, that business went to SpaceX.
See the comments:
https://behindtheblack.com/behind-th...anned-capsule/
^Boeing Takes Another Charge Against Earnings for Starliner
https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/b...for-starliner/
NASA is apparently withdrawing its permit for Starship launches in Florida
July 28, 2022
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We’re here to help you: In requesting public input into SpaceX’s plans to expand operations in Florida to accommodate launches of its Starship/Superheavy rocket, NASA is apparently withdrawing the permit it issued in 2019, allowing for such launches.
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While a Final Environmental Assessment for Starship was issued in September 2019, NASA said that communication with SpaceX will be ongoing prior to a future first flight from Florida.
“NASA will review the risks to the area and programs at KSC [Kennedy Space Center] prior to any hazardous work,” Bob Holl told Spectrum News in a statement. “NASA will be involved in the lead-up of activities prior to the first loading and any static fire events of Starship and coordinate impacts across the spaceport.” Holl serves as the chief of the Spaceport Management and Integration Division in the Spaceport Integration and Services Directorate at KSC.
It appears NASA and the federal bureaucracy have decided that a new environmental assessment is necessary for SpaceX’s proposed new operation in Florida. After a 30-day period for public input, ending on July 29th, NASA will issue a new draft environmental assessment by September, which will then be subject to another public comment period. Then, the agency will issue a final decision in November, either declaring the new work causes no further impact or that a new environmental impact statement is required.
If the latter, expect Starship launches at Kennedy to be delayed several years.
This action continues the increased regulatory oversight on new space activities being imposed since the arrival of the Biden administration. The federal government is now apparently trying to set a new policy whereby any new work by a private company on or even near federal land will require its full approval, and even if given that approval will carry with it strict and endless governmental demands, all designed to slow things down.
The political timing of this new action however is significant, since this decision will occur after the November midterms. If control of Congress shifts significantly into Republican hands, as expected, the Biden administration’s new heavy-handed regulatory approach
might face some pushback.
See the comments:
https://behindtheblack.com/behind-th...es-in-florida/
^NASA requests public input on SpaceX’s proposed 100-acre Florida expansion
https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/...rida-expansion
Awaiting Static Fire as SpaceX sets up Starship’s test campaign
July 28, 2022
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It was December 29 of last year when Ship 20 performed its fourth and final static fire test. That was the last time any Starship vehicle had performed a static fire test. However, Ship 24 is now being readied to undergo a similar test campaign in preparation for the launch of Starship’s first orbital test flight.
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022...-static-fires/
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