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Capella Space pioneers synthetic aperture radar technology for advanced Earth observation
Rocket Lab Electron flight $52 launching Capella Space’s first Acadia-3 satellite. Image: Rocket Lab Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is noted for its role as a reliable constellation builder, offering precise and dedicated deployment to unique orbits. This capability is essential for satellite operators like Capella Space, enabling them to incrementally build and position their constellations…
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Utilizes Modular Tooling for Large Solid Rocket Motor Case
Northrop Grumman Corporation demonstrated the design and build of its 2024 Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo) solid rocket motor case using an innovative modular tooling approach for manufacturing large composite solid rocket motor (SRM) cases. The advanced equipment and hardware used to manufacture the case, called modular mandrel tooling, can be changed…
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NASA to Broadcast Live Coverage of Roscosmos Cargo Mission Supply Delivery to ISS Expedition 71
NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the Expedition 71 crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 89 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 11:20 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 14 (8:20 a.m. Baikonur time, Thursday, Aug. 15),…
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NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
Ars Technica recently had the opportunity to speak with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who has now led the US space agency for more than three years. We spoke about budget issues, Artemis program timelines, and NASA’s role as a soft power in global diplomacy. What follows is a very lightly edited transcript of the conversation…
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NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
Ars Technica recently had the opportunity to speak with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who has now led the US space agency for more than three years. We spoke about budget issues, Artemis program timelines, and NASA’s role as a soft power in global diplomacy. What follows is a very lightly edited transcript of the conversation…
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As it happened: NASA officials discuss latest on Boeing Crew Flight Test
NASA officials continue to review data on the Starliner spacecraft as they determine how best to conclude the mission and return both the spacecraft as well as its crew back to Earth. Follow along with our live blog for updates from the media teleconference, which is set to begin at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC).…
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SpaceX launches 2nd pair of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
A Falcon 9 rocket ascends from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying a pair of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites to a mid-inclination orbit. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update 10:57 am EDT: SpaceX confirms deployment of the second of two WorldView Legion satellites on this mission. SpaceX launched a pair of Maxar Space…
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Introducing Fram2: The first crewed mission around Earth’s poles
Render of a SpaceX Crew Dragon with a cupola as used by the Inspiration4 mission. Fram2 will also use the cupola on its mission. Image: SpaceX On board will be three other crew members, Jannicke Mikkelsen from Norway (vehicle commander), Eric Philips from Australia (vehicle pilot), and Rabea Rogge from Germany (mission specialist). Wang will…
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Rocket Lab Teams Up with KSAT to Enhance Satellite Communication for Ground Station Service
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global company in launch services and space systems, has partnered with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a global provider of communication services for spacecraft and launch vehicles, to develop a new global ground station service for its operations and customers that enables efficient and reliable communications for future Neutron launches, increasingly…
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Hughes Surpasses the Shipment of 5,000 ESA Terminals for OneWeb
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company, has announced the shipment of over 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals. This milestone solidifies Hughes as a leading supplier of enterprise-class OneWeb LEO terminals. The HL1120W terminal boasts a low-profile, full-duplex, self-aligning design with a built-in modem. Tailored for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO…