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Human SpaceflightLEOCOSPAR 2016-024Launched 4/8/2016
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Dragon CRS-8 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT3
Launch Date
4/8/2016
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
404 km
Inclination
51.64 deg
Dry Mass
1,413 kg
Total Mass
0 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Human Spaceflight
Payload Category
SS
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Bigelow Aerospace
Manufacturer
Bigelow Aerospace
Registry
COSPAR ID
2016-024
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Mentions
410
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Synchronizing the satellite's beam hopping payload with ground signals is crucial for uninterrupted service.

CapabilityGeneralValue 1.2Nov 20, 2025Fast Satellite Ground Synchronization Technology Advances Beam Hopping Communications
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The review details three key aspects of beam hopping in HTS systems: satellite-ground synchronization, burst-mode signal demodulation, and dynamic resource allocation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 20, 2025Fast Satellite Ground Synchronization Technology Advances Beam Hopping Communications

Viasat has a beam-forming capability allowing it to allocate beams to areas of demand.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 14, 2025Latest News

The planned European satellite constellation will include a 'command switch' function to secure European security, which will allow for encryption key updates and satellite beam control.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 10, 202511/10宇宙ニュース・ボーダフォンとAST SpaceMobile、EUの新たなコンステレーションの計画を発表 ほか3件

An entire maneuver can also be conducted contactlessly by solely using the ion beam to move the object.

CapabilityValue 2.0Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

The goal of the ion beam is to change the path and motion of space debris rather than to destroy it.

CapabilityValue 2.5Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

An international consortium is developing an ion beam method for the safe removal of debris from Earth's orbit as part of the EU project ALBATOR.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.2Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

The approaches being researched are being integrated into a material database essential for accurately aiming the ion beam at debris.

CapabilityValue 2.2Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

Models are being created to simulate plasma discharge and the interaction of the beam with surfaces as part of the system's design and optimization.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.2Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

Researchers in ALBATOR are developing a novel plasma beam system specifically targeting space debris.

CapabilityValue 2.3Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

The ion beam shepherd method is based on momentum transfer via a plasma beam made of high-energy particles.

GeneralValue 1.2Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

The partners in ALBATOR are pursuing a contactless approach known as the ion beam shepherd method.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 7, 2025Mit dem Plasmastrahl gegen Weltraumschrott

Future soldiers using Vanguard may communicate on a secure network at greater distances as long as they’re within the beam of an Astranis satellite.

CapabilityValue 3.6Nov 6, 2025Astranis Unveils a New Beyond-Line-of-Sight Satcom Product

Starlink’s Global HTS uses dedicated network resources and beam capacity to reduce packet loss, decrease latency, and improve throughput.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 5, 2025Speedcast integrates Starlink’s global HTS into COSL Drilling’s hybrid solution

Tactical Access utilizes electronic beam-steering technology, allowing dozens of high-resolution scenes to be captured in minutes.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025ICEYE launches Tactical Access—guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions

The researchers examined whether beam-plasma instabilities could disrupt the jet by measuring the beam profile and associated magnetic-field signatures.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 4, 2025Scientists recreate cosmic "fireballs" to probe mystery of missing gamma rays

The exploration of laser beam bouncing methods between satellites to amplify light-driven thrust is led by Christopher Limbach.

CapabilityValue 2.2Nov 4, 2025Laser-powered networks set to transform coordination of future satellite constellations

The pair beam remained narrow and nearly parallel, with minimal disruption or self-generated magnetic fields during the experiment.

CapabilityValue 2.5Nov 4, 2025Scientists recreate cosmic "fireballs" to probe mystery of missing gamma rays

Tactical Access utilizes electronic beam-steering to capture multiple high-resolution scenes in brief imaging windows.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 3, 2025ICEYE unveils Tactical Access which grants guaranteed SAR satellite imaging for urgent operational needs

ViaSat-3 F2 features dynamic beam forming capabilities that will efficiently deploy bandwidth to the highest demand areas.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Nov 3, 2025ViaSat-3 F2 satellite confirmed for launch on November 5th, 2025