In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 127), satellite maneuvering and international space activity dominate the spotlight:
China’s docked SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites perform a coordinated plane change maneuver, showcasing growing orbital precision.
In a follow-up, fuel requirements for these complex maneuvers are crunched in “Doing the Math,†shedding light on mission planning.
China conducts two major Guowang launches, boosting its broadband constellation with 19 new satellites.
A deeper look at China SatNet’s GEO assets suggests potential for higher-tier global coverage.
Elsewhere, China’s GEESAT constellation adds 11 more satellites to its expanding commercial fleet.
Russia resurfaces with Cosmos 2589 and mysterious Object C, adding intrigue to orbital tracking.
Jack’s Astro Corner concludes its XSS-11 series with a daring deep dive into rendezvous and proximity ops.
And finally, “Pics o’ the Fortnight†captures the celestial moments you don’t want to miss.
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 28), China Launches New Communications Satellite: CHINASAT 2E
By the Book: Chinese Undergraduate and Graduate Space Training
India Launches GISAT-1
Russia Gears Up for Space Electronic Warfare
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 29), China Launches Tianhui 2-02
Revisionist History: China Satellite Collided with Russian Space Debris in March 2021
China Launches Secretive TJS-7 Satellite
China Launches Internet Constellation Satellites
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 30), Restraining Order Required? Kosmos 2542 & 2543 Nudge Closer to USA-245
To the Moon: China’s Evolving Launch Capabilities
China Restricts Space News
China Launches Gaofen-5-02 Earth Observation Satellite
China Launches ChinaSat 9B
Russia Launches Razbeg Earth Observation Satellite
TJS-7 Settles In, TJS-3 On the Move
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 31), Xi Xinpeng: Talkin’ Space
Check the Oil? On-Orbit Servicing
Evolution of China’s Beidou Constellation
Orbital Debris Removal Project Moves Forward
Commercial Alternatives to GPS
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 32), China’s Prototype Servicing Satellite
Shiyan 10 Satellite Fails
Successful Chinese Commercial Launch
TJS-3 Approaching TJS-3 AKM
Russia: Luch on the Move, (Re)Visits Intelsat 33E
Commercial: GPS Interference Detection
Russia: Restricting Space News
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 33), Not Dead Yet: Shiyan 10 Raises its Orbit
China Tests New Configuration &
Grid Fins on LM-2D
South Korea Launch Attempt
There Goes the Neighborhood: Sijian-21 Launches
New Potential Chinese Anti-Satellite Weapon
In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 37), Shijian-6 Group 5 Satellites Launch from Jiuquan
China Commercial Launch: Galactic’s Ceres-1
China Plans for 36 Tiangang Constellation
TJS-3 AKM Enters Graveyard Orbit
Russia Launches Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7
China Launches TianLian-2 (02) Relay Satellite
KZ-1A Launch Failure
Successful Test Flight of Space Plane Tianxing-1 Y5B
UK Releases National Space Strategy
Mexico Joins Artemis Accords
