chore(init): scaffold Cycle 2 satellite expansion with launch template, scripts, and artifacts

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Overview

This PR introduces the complete Cycle 2 satellite expansion framework, providing a comprehensive set of templates, scripts, guides, and artifacts to support satellite deployment and mission management.

What's Included

📋 Templates

• satellite-launch.template.md - Complete launch planning template with mission overview, pre-launch checklist, launch sequence timeline, and post-launch verification steps
• registry.template.json - Comprehensive JSON schema for satellite registration including orbital parameters, communication specs, technical specifications, ground station configuration, and compliance data

🔧 Scripts

• releaseatomic.sh - Production-ready atomic release script featuring:
  • All-or-nothing deployment semantics
  • Automatic snapshot creation for rollback capability
  • Environment validation and input verification
  • Comprehensive logging with colored output
  • Error handling with automatic rollback on failure
  • Successfully tested with sample inputs

📖 Guides

• satellite-registration.md - Step-by-step registration guide covering:
  • Prerequisites and requirements
  • 5-step registration process
  • Multiple submission methods (portal, email, API)
  • Post-registration requirements and compliance
  • Troubleshooting and support information

🎯 Artifacts

• satellite-launch-ritual.md - Complete 5-stage launch ritual providing a disciplined framework for mission execution:
  • Stage I: Consecration of the Vessel (pre-launch preparation)
  • Stage II: Vigil of Readiness (48-hour monitoring)
  • Stage III: Moment of Ascension (launch sequence)
  • Stage IV: Baptism of Function (first 24 hours in orbit)
  • Stage V: Commitment to Vigilance (ongoing operations)
• starter-scroll-1-foundation.md - Foundational concepts and exercises for new satellite builders
• starter-scroll-2-quickstart.md - Quick start guide with 10-step deployment process for experienced operators

📚 Documentation

• cycle2/README.md - Comprehensive documentation for the Cycle 2 framework
• Updated root README.md with references to Cycle 2 resources

Directory Structure

cycle2/
├── README.md                               # Main documentation
├── artifacts/                              # Mission artifacts
│   ├── satellite-launch-ritual.md         # 5-stage launch ritual
│   ├── starter-scroll-1-foundation.md     # Foundational concepts
│   └── starter-scroll-2-quickstart.md     # Quick start guide
├── guides/                                 # Process guides
│   └── satellite-registration.md          # Registration instructions
├── scripts/                                # Automation scripts
│   └── releaseatomic.sh                   # Atomic release script
└── templates/                              # Configuration templates
    ├── registry.template.json             # Registration data structure
    └── satellite-launch.template.md       # Launch planning template

Usage Example

# Quick deployment for experienced operators
export SATELLITE_NAME="my-satellite"
export RELEASE_VERSION="1.0.0"
export DEPLOYMENT_ENV="production"
./cycle2/scripts/releaseatomic.sh

# Or follow the complete ritual for new missions
# See cycle2/artifacts/satellite-launch-ritual.md

Testing

• ✅ Release script tested with sample inputs
• ✅ Executable permissions verified
• ✅ CodeQL security scan passed (no vulnerabilities)
• ✅ All documentation cross-references validated

This framework provides everything needed to successfully deploy and manage satellites in the Cycle 2 mission constellation, from initial planning through launch and ongoing operations.

Original prompt

chore(init): seed Cycle 2 satellite expansion with launch templatechore(init): add releaseatomic.sh, registration guide, and registry templatechore(init): inscribe satellite launch ritual and starter scrollschore(init): scaffold satellite launch template and starter artifacts

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