Tag: Impulse
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Starfish Space announce Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity mission success with Impulse Space
Starfish Space and Impulse Space have revealed the successful execution of the “Remora” mission, marking a significant milestone in autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This covert demonstration, conducted without prior public disclosure, validated advanced software for satellite guidance and highlighted precise maneuvering technology using minimal hardware. The Remora mission…
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Impulse Space unveils upgraded Mira spacecraft, expanding capabilities beyond LEO
Impulse Space, the aerospace firm founded by Tom Mueller—the engineering mastermind behind SpaceX’s Merlin and Draco rocket engines—has announced significant upgrades to its Mira spacecraft, positioning it as a versatile “space tug” ready to tackle more challenging orbits and missions. Mira serves as an orbital workhorse, akin to a tow truck or delivery van in…
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SpaceX Transporter 9 rideshare features new OTV from Tom Mueller’s Impulse Space
On Saturday, Nov. 11 SpaceX launched the Transporter-9 rideshare mission from launch complex SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The rocket lifted off at 10:49 AM PST (18:49 UTC). Deployment of payloads from the second stage to a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of approximately 520 kilometers began almost an hour after launch,…