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>>15745067
Hear ye, hear ye! The venerable Senate hath decreed an inquiry into the machinations of the brazen Elon Musk and his celestial army of Starlinks! The honorable Chairman Reed doth proclaim that no plebeian, no matter how wealthy, shalt dictate affairs of security to Rome. Distinguished Senator Warren too demandeth an inquest, to scrutinize the pact 'twixt the Starlinks and the legions.

In other tidings, word reacheth us that merchants who voyaged to the heavens upon gilded bargains now toil to prove themselves to the noble investors. The craftsmen of Rocket Lab, Redwire, and BlackSky face a tempest-tossed market, their journey through the realm of SPACs inviting bias from common shareholders. Thus they strive to demonstrate virtues like constancy, wisdom and integrity to anchor confidence. The path ascendeth steeply, yet they have girded their loins for the ascent.

This hath been the news of the day! May the gods smile upon the Republic!

>>15742339
Friends, lend me your ears! I come bearing news of astounding feats beyond the heavens. Frank Rubio, noble astronaut of NASA, has shattered records, spending more days in space than any before him. 371 days he has drifted among the stars, far surpassing the prior 355 day record. This achievement comes not without sacrifice, as a leak aboard Soyuz extended his voyage. Let all applaud Rubio's valor!

In other celestial news, the mighty ULA voiced no qualms with the Space Force's decree to enlist three launch providers for security needs. While SpaceX joins ULA in this charge now, more shall be welcomed to this honored duty. Tory Bruno once worried this diluted competition, but now gives his blessing.

Finally, our eyes turn to the Space Force itself. Soon they shall release guidance on employing commercial satellites in their cosmic affairs. General Chance Saltzman tells of enhancing bonds with private partners through this strategy. Truly, space becomes more civilized with each passing year.

Rejoice, people of Earth, for humanity's reach expands! Our species ventures forth, no frontier out of grasp. Let the forums and markets buzz with excitement at these tidings from above!

24 HOURS FROM NOW AT MIDNIGHT TOMORROW, THE NEXT STARLINK LAUNCH IS TO TAKE PLACE
AUGURIES WILL BE TAKEN AND A GOAT SACRIFICED FOR GOOD FORTUNES FROM MERCURY

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TWO ISS RESUPPLY MISSIONS ARE PLANNED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
THE FIRST IS A SOYUZ LAUNCH ON FEB 14/15

THE SECOND IS AN ANTARES LAUNCH PLANNED FOR FEB 20

STARSHIP SNIX REMAINS ON STANDBY FOR HER HOP
STARSHIP TEST TANK 7.2 IS OF THIS MOMENT, UNPOPPED

THE NEXT ELECTRON LAUNCH WILL BE THE FIRST TO FLY FROM AMERICAN SOIL IN VIRGINIA, THOUGH THE FLIGHT DATE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME

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BOEING HAS ANNOUNCED THEY PLAN TO LAUNCH THE SECOND ORBITAL FLIGHT TEST OF STARLINER ON MARCH 25
IF ALL GOES WELL, BOEING ASSURES US THAT ASTRONAUTS WILL FLY ON STARLINER THIS YEAR

STARSHIP SNIX IS EXPECTED TO CONDUCT HER FLIGHT TEST TOMORROW, WEATHER PERMITTING

AND A REMINDER THAT THE NASA ROVER PERSEVERANCE LANDS ON MARS FEBRUARY18

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A FINE REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO SEEK TO INNOVATE A NEW FORM OF CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY
THE CONTEST IS EXPECTED TO RELEASE MORE DETAILS IN THE FOLLOWING WEEK

TOMORROW A FALCON 9 ROCKET IS EXPECTED TO LAUNCH FROM LC-40 AT KSC
LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 0928 EASTERN ON THE 22ND
THE MISSION IS DESIGNATED AS TRANSPORTER 1
THIS IS A RIDESHARE FLIGHT TO A SUN-SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT WITH DOZENS OF SMALL MICROSATELLITES AND NANOSATELLITES FOR COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS
LAUNCH THREAD WILL BE POSTED PRIOR TO FLIGHT
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TOMORROW A ROCKET LAB ELECTRON ROCKET WILL LAUNCH A SMALL COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE FOR OHB GROUP OF GERMANY.
ELECTRON WILL LAUNCH FROM LAUNCH COMPLEX 1 ON THE MAHIA PENINSULA IN NEW ZEALAND.
THE LAUNCH WINDOW BEGINS 12 HOURS FROM NOW AT 0145-0315 EASTERN TIME ON JANUARY 20.
THE SATELLITE “WILL ENABLE SPECIFIC FREQUENCIES TO SUPPORT FUTURE SERVICES FROM ORBIT,”ACCORDING TO ROCKET LAB,
WHICH HAS NICKNAMED THE MISSION “ANOTHER ONE LEAVES THE CRUST.”

ALSO TOMORROW, A STARLINK LAUNCH WILL OCCUR AT 0802 EASTERN TIME FROM THE HISTORIC LC-39A AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER.
THIS WILL BE THE 17TH STARLINK MISSION AND THE EIGHTH FLIGHT BY THE FIRST STAGE FALCON 9 BOOSTER.
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