Archive for September 2022

On September 21st, we provided an update on the CAPSTONE mission. Below is a new update. The CAPSTONE mission team is continuing to work towards recovery of the spacecraft full three-axis control. This work includes collecting information from the spacecraft, running simulations, and refining recovery plans. The vehicle remains stable and power positive in its current…

On September 15th, we provided an update on the CAPSTONE mission. Below is a new update. Over the past week, the CAPSTONE spacecraft was able to improve thermal conditions for the propellant and other critical systems while maintaining positive power generation. The operations team has been performing ground and spacecraft testing in preparation for an…

On September 12th, we provided an update on the CAPSTONE mission. Below is an update. CAPSTONE received some relatively good news on the recovery progress for the spacecraft. The communications situation has dramatically improved, the power state of the spacecraft appears to be sufficient for continuous (duty cycled) heating of the propulsion system which dropped…

On September 10th we provided an update on the CAPSTONE mission and below are updated details on the situation. This is a dynamic operational situation, and the below details are provided based on our best knowledge at time of release. Updates to below information will be provided as we learn more. The combined mission team…