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SpaceX set to conduct world’s first and second orbital launches of 2022

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2/4) We are now targeting Thursday, Jan 13 as our first available launch opportunity, with potential takeoff between ~1pm & 3:30pm Pacific. We have additional windows available in the coming days, if needed. Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~606km downrange. — Virgin Orbit (@VirginOrbit) January 11, 2022.

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SpaceX preparing for third rideshare launch with dozens of small satellites

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Rocket Lab’s Electron is the most available of the three and is capable of launching 200 kilograms to a 500 kilometer (310 mi) sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) for about $7.5 Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~606km downrange. million – $37,500/kg if fully exploited. Transporter -3 LHAs from SLC-40 NET 13 Jan 15:25 UTC, altern.

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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This article discusses: (a) why the focus should have been on the transfer of proven renewable energy technology from developed to developing countries; and (b) how this technology transfer can be financed with currently available funds.