Still, one would think the company would say something. Not talking about media write up. But whatever. This is the final sat for their mini constellation. Should be interesting to see what the retail investor response is .
I had to check the very sad Reddit thread for this news:
The mission team is also working to distribute magnetometer kits called EZIE-Mag, which are available to teachers, students, and science enthusiasts who want to take their own measurements of the Earth-space electrical current system. EZIE-Mag data will be combined with EZIE measurements made from space to assemble a clear picture of this vast electrical current circuit.
Starship 8, ship exploded earlier this month.
Starship 3, booster exploded when landing last year.
Starship 2, auto termination after LOX leak in boost stage, 2 years ago.
Starship 1, auto termination after engine failure in boost stage resulting in uncontrolled spin, 2 years ago (and auto termination didn’t work as it was supposed to).
The European Space Agency has awarded £150m to Airbus UK to complete the touchdown system for the Rosalind Franklin rover, the first European Martian rover scheduled for 2028 launch.
The contract, which is funded through the UK Space Agency, is likely to attract international investment and sustain 200 high-skilled jobs in the UK space sector.
The ESA’s Martian rover will use a nuclear-powered device to function in the hostile Martian environment, where temperatures can drop to as low as -100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The rover will stay warm using innovative radioisotope heater units (RHUs). These RHUs use decaying isotopes like americium-241 to generate heat and electricity for spacecraft.