michael_w_busch, to random
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

At the workshop today; Ian Carnelli confirms that the mission is on schedule for launch in October: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/documents/11661626/11661645/Hera_April2024_Schedule_V5.pdf/

It is then five months out to fly by Mars before going on to & to follow up on the deflection demonstration.

michael_w_busch,
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

Agata Rożek describes current plans for Earth-based lightcurve observations of #Didymos this year; to give a midpoint between the #DARTMission and the #HeraMission.

She also notes an occultation on 2024 August 13, if anyone near #Perth wants to chase it: https://asteroidoccultation.com/2024/2024_08/0813_65803_84320_Map.gif

Addendum:

Further details on Didymos occultation observation opportunities in Australia this year, via Kleomenios Tsiganis - https://lagrange.oca.eu/fr/blog

michael_w_busch, to random
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

Five years from today, asteroid will make a very close flyby.

There will be many Earth-based observations, including by , and the mission will get a spacecraft out there after the flyby.

For details of current plans: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/apophis2024/

michael_w_busch,
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

The T-5 workshop is happening this week along with the community meeting: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/hera-meetings/apophis_hera_04_2024

It is a busy week for asteroid science.

revesdespace, to random French

🛰️☄️ prend forme : le module de propulsion et le module principal ont été couplés.
A venir : l'installation du plateau des instruments scientifiques.

La sonde européenne doit aller voir sur place les dégâts engendrés par la mission sur l'astéroïde Didymos. Décollage en 2024. Arrivée en 2026.

📷 Ian Carnelli

image/jpeg

revesdespace, to random French

🛰️☄️ La mission ESA prend forme : le module de propulsion a été couplé au module central chez OHB en Allemagne.
va observer les effets de l’impact de sur l’astéroïde . Décollage prévu en octobre 2024.
Article à venir sur le blog !

Spacedlaw, to random
@Spacedlaw@epicure.social avatar

Calling all #GraphicDesigners & #Artists! Here's your chance to become part of space history!

Design a mission patch for the #Milani #CubeSat, flying with

@ESA's #HeraMission for #PlanetaryDefence to the #Dimorphos #asteroid #MilaniPatchContest

https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Hera/Design_the_patch_for_Hera_s_Milani_CubeSat

grb090423, to juventus
@grb090423@mastodon.social avatar

Hera and its CubeSats at Didymos system.

https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2020/10/Hera_and_its_CubeSats_at_Didymos_system

grb090423, to random
@grb090423@mastodon.social avatar

Launching this October!

The Incredible Adventures of the Hera mission – The Missing Puzzle Piece.

https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2024/04/The_Incredible_Adventures_of_the_Hera_mission_The_Missing_Puzzle_Piece

michael_w_busch, to random
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

Today in the Planetary Science Journal:

Cheng et al. 2024, "DART Impact Ejecta Plume Evolution: Implications for Dimorphos" - https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/PSJ/ad4153

Describing how the asteroid has very low cohesion.

and also , since that will be launching soon now.

grb090423, to random
@grb090423@mastodon.social avatar

Virtual flying lessons for Hera asteroid mission.
(Launching this October)

https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Hera/Virtual_flying_lessons_for_Hera_asteroid_mission

  • All
  • Subscribed
  • Moderated
  • Favorites
  • •
  • anitta
  • ethstaker
  • DreamBathrooms
  • InstantRegret
  • magazineikmin
  • tester
  • khanakhh
  • everett
  • thenastyranch
  • Youngstown
  • slotface
  • tacticalgear
  • kavyap
  • osvaldo12
  • JUstTest
  • mdbf
  • GTA5RPClips
  • ngwrru68w68
  • provamag3
  • Durango
  • rosin
  • cisconetworking
  • normalnudes
  • modclub
  • megavids
  • cubers
  • Leos
  • lostlight
  • All magazines
    •