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CommunicationsLEOCOSPAR 2018-096LLaunched 11/29/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
HySIS/Cubesats
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
11/29/2018
Last Contact
2/22/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
487.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
3 kg
Total Mass
3 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Kepler Communications
Manufacturer
AAC Clyde Space
Constellation
Name
Kepler Network
Active Satellites
12
Planned Satellites
18
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-096L
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1060
Track
Mentions
200
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The astronauts Zhang Lu (commander), Wu Fei (flight engineer), and Zhang Hongzhang (payload specialist) do not have an operational spacecraft to return to Earth in case of an emergency.

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In the best-case scenario, launch preparations are expected to be completed in approximately 8.5 days.

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The space minister stated that the mission would need a compelling business case for funding to proceed.

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Companies seeking launch approval in Oman must submit an evidence-based safety case to the CAA to reserve launch windows in the Muscat Flight Information Region (FIR).

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The video presents a use case in which ABOVE supports in-space defense operations and situational awareness using a rapidly deployable in-space system.

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The Case for Mars workshop popularized the concept of continuous human presence on Mars over single missions.

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The participants of the Case for Mars II workshop aimed to achieve a continuous human presence on Mars, rotating crews on the surface.

PlanValue 1.8Oct 20, 2025Spinning, spinning, spinning to Mars

Companies seeking launch approval in Oman must submit a safety case to the Civil Aviation Authority to reserve a launch spot.

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Emergency arbitration procedures are available under major arbitral rules, though parties may seek immediate relief from domestic courts as seen in the NorthStar case.

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The ANT61 Beacon module ensures 24/7 satellite connectivity, real-time telemetry, and satellite recovery capabilities in case of a primary system anomaly.

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The DLRM will be dropped from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at various altitudes to validate the vehicle’s recovery under worst-case touchdown scenarios.

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The Dozor-Teleport attack is the first recorded case of a cyber operation conducted in retaliation for a prior cyberattack against a satellite system.

LegalGeneralValue 2.0Oct 6, 2025Latest News

Solafune aims to improve transparency and resilience in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and create a model case for international governance in the mineral resource sector.

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There is a desire for short-term notice re-entries for Starship in case of on-orbit failures such as tank leaks.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.0Sep 30, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: #IAC2025 notes for Starship From regulatory POV, 2 things. - Desire for short term notice re-entries in case of on-orbit failures like tank leaks - 450 is hard for a re-entry vehicle; wants alternative to conditional risk to avoid every overland Starship reentry needing a waiver

The US Coast Guard has listed follow-on dates for the flight in case of weather or other issues.

PlanValue 1.2Sep 29, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Starship flight 11 scheduled for October

Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom is striking deals with satellite companies worldwide to provide backup telecommunications for the island in case of war or natural disaster.

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To transition fully to sustainable energy using the baseload-methane case, 16.47 kWc would be needed per person.

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Bidders for the Fission Surface Power program must provide a business case explaining how they plan to cover the costs of the system's deployment.

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Future objectives include understanding how insulation and the end flap between the propellant and motor case deteriorated during the incident.

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The first phase of the contract has begun with technology specification development and use case studies.

PlanGeneralValue 1.5Sep 9, 20259/9宇宙ニュース・IHI、衛星コンステレーション構築で英SSTL・SatVuと協力 ほか3件