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October 3, 2011

NASA\’s Space Launch System

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The Space Launch System (SLS) is designed to carry the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and cargo to Earth\’s orbit and beyond. SLS will also provide transportation services to the International Space Station. The core stage is powered by the RS-25D/E engines from the Space Shuttle Program and the upper stage will use the J-2X engine. Solid rocket boosters (SRBs) will be also used for the initial development flights. The lift capacity of the launch system will eventually reach 130 metric tons.

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September 30, 2011

SpaceX\’s Fully Reusable Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle

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SpaceX aims at delivering the world\’s first fully reusable launch vehicle. Interesting concept.

Ariane-5 Launch with ARABSAT-5C and SES-2

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On September 21, 2011, an Ariane-5 launch vehicle lifted off from Kourou in French Guiana with two telecommunications satellites, Arabsat-5C and SES-2. The satellites were injected into transfer orbits with perigee altitudes of 249.6 km, and apogee altitudes of 35,957 km.

Proton-M/KOSMOS Launch

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On September 21, 2011, a Proton-M launch vehicle lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome with a Russian military satellite.

Juno and Jupiter

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Juno has to perform a very smart trick when in orbit around Jupiter in order to avoid the radiation belts. The high-energy charged particle radiation can damage the onboard electronics and put an end even to unmanned space missions. Juno will come within 5,000 kilometers of Jupiter\’s upper atmosphere, below the radiation belts.

Proton-M/Breeze-M/KOSMOS Rollout

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On September 17, 2011, a Proton-M/Breeze-M launch vehicle rolled out at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Proton-M will carry to orbit KOSMOS, a Russian military satellite.