In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), maneuvering satellites and Chinese launch momentum continue to shape the orbital narrative:
China’s satellites SJ-21/SJ-25 conduct a coordinated plane change maneuver, showcasing impressive orbital agility.
A deeper dive into the fuel math behind these movements is featured in “Doing the Math,” estimating the complex requirements for SJ-21/25 maneuvering.
China maintains launch tempo with 2 new Guowang deployments, adding 19 satellites to the expanding constellation.
SatNet ambitions enter the spotlight in “Higher Level Support?”, exploring China’s growing GEO infrastructure.
GEESAT adds another 11 satellites, intensifying its presence in orbit.
Russia resurfaces with a detailed Cosmos 2589 and Object C update, keeping tabs on proximity dynamics.
In Jack’s Astro Corner, rendezvous operations get technical with XSS-11 and its daring proximity ops—Part 3 of 3 in this RPO deep dive.
And of course, Pics o’ the Fortnight rounds it out with visuals from across LEO, MEO, and GEO.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 128), satellite dynamics and international maneuvers take the spotlight:
China’s “Kings on the Move†initiative captures attention with a notable step in strategic mobility.
Two Chinese launches boost the Guowang satellite network by 14, expanding national coverage.
China’s SY-28B 02 enters an unusual orbit, raising curiosity among analysts.
Russia adds 4 new imagery satellites, sharpening its Earth observation capabilities.
Luch Olymp repositions to a new orbital slot, extending its influence.
Cosmos 2589 welcomes back Object C, renewing RPO activity.
“Pics o’ the Fortnight†wraps the issue with curated visual highlights.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 63), China’s space ambitions surge forward:
China launches Shiyan-20A & 20B, Shiyan-21, and Shiyan-10(02), bolstering its array of scientific and experimental payloads.
Yaogan-36 Group 4 Triplets continue China’s rapid expansion of remote sensing assets.
Jielong-3 SLV makes its debut, successfully deploying 14 satellites in one go.
China becomes the first nation to launch a Methalox SLV, showcasing next-gen propulsion.
A series of Gaofen launches, including GF-05 (01A) and GF-11, enhance Earth observation capabilities.
KZ-11 achieves a successful mission, while LM-6A debris count rises beyond 300—raising questions about space safety.
Tianxing-1 exhibits strange orbital behavior, stirring speculation.
On the geopolitical front, Maxar gains approval for non-Earth imaging services, and Nigeria and Rwanda join the Artemis Accords.
China continues to deepen space ties with the GCC, while the role of small satellites in modern warfare is explored.
Finally, Jack issues a reader challenge in his Astro Corner.
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 63), China’s space ambitions surge forward:
China launches Shiyan-20A & 20B, Shiyan-21, and Shiyan-10(02), bolstering its array of scientific and experimental payloads.
Yaogan-36 Group 4 Triplets continue China’s rapid expansion of remote sensing assets.
Jielong-3 SLV makes its debut, successfully deploying 14 satellites in one go.
China becomes the first nation to launch a Methalox SLV, showcasing next-gen propulsion.
A series of Gaofen launches, including GF-05 (01A) and GF-11, enhance Earth observation capabilities.
KZ-11 achieves a successful mission, while LM-6A debris count rises beyond 300—raising questions about space safety.
Tianxing-1 exhibits strange orbital behavior, stirring speculation.
On the geopolitical front, Maxar gains approval for non-Earth imaging services, and Nigeria and Rwanda join the Artemis Accords.
China continues to deepen space ties with the GCC, while the role of small satellites in modern warfare is explored.
Finally, Jack issues a reader challenge in his Astro Corner.
