Japan’s H3 rocket successfully launched its third mission, deploying the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4) into a sun-synchronous orbit. The successful launch marks a significant milestone for JAXA as it aims to make the H3 a competitive commercial launch vehicle. The rocket is designed to launch six times annually for the next 20 years, carrying satellites for both government and commercial entities.
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Rocket Lab is a private space company founded in 2006 with a mission to democratize access to space. The company’s Electron launch vehicle has successfully deployed over 180 satellites into orbit, making it a major player in the small satellite industry. Rocket Lab is also developing the Neutron rocket, a reusable launch vehicle designed to deploy large spacecraft and satellite constellations. In addition to its launch services, Rocket Lab offers a range of spacecraft design and manufacturing services, making it a comprehensive end-to-end space company.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully run the classic first-person shooter Doom on one of its satellites, OPS-SAT. This is the first time a satellite has played Doom, demonstrating the growing capabilities of on-board satellite systems. The experiment involved sending a demo recording built on a version of Doom called ChocolateDoom to the satellite, which then played it back.
