Friday Jun 28, 2024
SpaceX’s New NASA Contract and Advancements in Mechazilla’s ’Chopsticks’
SpaceX has been awarded a NASA contract to deorbit the International Space Station. The company continues to make advancements with Mechazilla's 'Chopsticks' and Super Heavy Booster tests. Plus, MDA secures major contracts for NASA's Moon missions.
Sources:
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1477401
https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-spacex-deorbit-destruction-iss/
https://www.flyingmag.com/modern/nasa-picks-spacex-to-deorbit-the-iss/
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/306151/20240628/spacex-tests-mechazilla-s-chopsticks-catch-super-heavy-booster-future.htm
https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/watch-spacex-practice-catching-super-heavy-booster/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-mda-wins-1-billion-contract-to-build-canadarm3-for-nasa-led-moon/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mda-space-awarded-1b-contract-to-design-and-deliver-canadarm3-flight-system-302183849.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:35) SpaceX Awarded NASA Contract to Deorbit International Space Station
(00:01:52) SpaceX Continues to Advance with Mechazilla's 'Chopsticks' and Super Heavy Booster Tests
(00:03:18) MDA Secures Major Contracts for NASA's Moon Missions