Sometimes, switching it off and switching it on again solves the problem; computers get tired too. This morning we're doing our annual switch off, snooze, and cold start exercise. It helps to shake out any issues with booting, connectivity, volatile configuration etc. Ideally, no issues before, no issues after... so far so good. #goonhilly #spaceuk #housekeeping #linux

Niche shout out time. Here's to everyone who's had to recently upgrade #firmware in a network interface module bolted into the arse of a large, stroppy industrial UPS - or several. It's like they weren't actually designed. They're the system that is used to soak up the universe's spare non-ideas. Anyway, you're my tribe now. Have a great day today. #goonhilly

Flight readiness review passed, the only thing (we know of) in the way of #startmeup #cosmicgirl launch on Monday is maybe weather, but looking OK so far. Our systems will be tracking launch, then we're operating one of the passenger satellites. #goonhilly #ukspace

One of the hard parts of tracking launchers is knowing where to point. The trajectory is fixed, but the time is not. We slide the trajectory clock as close as we can, then tighten it up after acquisition. Then fresh, actual trajectory data comes and it's easy. Today GHY-6 nailed Orion, and we're working through the cubesats. So far so shiny. #artemis1 #goonhilly #spaceops

A few of my favourite images that I've taken over the years ✨️🔭🌠🌌
#astronomy #Astrophotography #photography #nightsky #photographer #space #milkyway #Jupiter #moon #orion #Goonhilly #stargazing #nasa #satellites