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Kook's Weekly - January 4 - FM1 Health, The Spy Configuration & Battling the Bears
In this week’s episode, we break down the latest FCC confirmations regarding BlueBird FM1. The "Launch and Early Orbit Phase" is complete—the satellite is talking, generating power, and tumbling as expected. With FM2 now safely at the payload processing facility in Cape Canaveral (likely awaiting New Glenn), we look at the specific orbital mechanics that hint at the company’s military utility.
Key Topics Covered:
FM1 & FM2 Status: Confirmation that FM1 has transformed from a "brick" to a functioning spacecraft. We discuss the commissioning phase and the wait for the solar array unfurl.
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