Starlink 22 + Helicopters on Mars [Live: 24.03.2021, 08:58 UTC]

NASA is about to fly their tiny solar powered helicopter drone on Mars.

Here is a preview of that mission: NASA Previews First Flight of Mars Helicopter (Media Briefing)

The helicopter isn't supposed to provide scientific data. It is a technology demonstration to inform future science missions on Mars. The main goal is to achieve flight on another planet in an atmosphere that is 1% of Earth's density.

It is expected to launch its test campaign in early April 2021. The Perseverance rover is currently under way to drop the drone off at a previously selected launching and landing site.

Operational time1 to 5 flights within 30 sols
Flight timeUp to 90 seconds per flight
Maximum range, flight50 m
Maximum range, radio1,000 m
Maximum planned altitude5 m

Source: Ingenuity Helicopter: Wikipedia


YouTube channel Mediocre Coffee with a case study of how superior Starlink in it's current configuration already is for use in sparsely populated areas: Starlink vs. Telus: My Experience in Rural Alberta


SpaceX is launching 60 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.

The booster is a Block 5 on its 6th flight and will land on a drone ship.

The mission to low earth orbit will launch from SLC 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

SpaceX will attempt to recover the fairings.

Cargo:

  • Payload mass is approximately 15,6 tonnes
  • 60 Starlink Satellites

Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com


Where to watch:


Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube

MikeOnSpace: OFFICIAL Starlink SPEED TEST results and SPACE LASERS - details on the Private Beta and Public Beta

Mark Handley: Using ground relays with Starlink

MikeOnSpace: Amazon KUIPER vs SpaceX STARLINK - Another heavyweight enters the race for Global Satellite Internet

Ben Sullins: Starlink Could Change EVERYTHING!

LTT: Gaming on STARLINK!!

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Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule

Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews

Space News:

NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com

TMRO: YouTube

Track Starlink satellites: https://satellitemap.space/

Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink


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