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China plans new deep space exploration missions
China is scheduled to launch the Tianwen-2 mission around 2025 for asteroid exploration, Tianwen-3 mission around 2030 to collect Martian samples and Tianwen-4 mission also around 2030 to explore the Jovian system, according to a senior official from the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday. Bian Zhigang, deputy head of the CNSA, speaking at…
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Returner of Chang’e-6 lunar probe opened after arrival in Beijing
The returner of the Chang’e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. Researchers involved with the ground application system will later carry out…
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TTP and SSTL to Launch New Data Relay Terminal
TTP is working with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to launch a new data relay terminal into space. The terminal can provide a constant link between Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellites and Earth through a Geosynchronous satellite relay. The terminal will be launched shortly in the U.S. on Tyche, an Earth observation (EO) satellite for…
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NASA Selects SpaceX to Develop International Space Station US Deorbit Vehicle
NASA is fostering continued scientific, educational, and technological developments in low Earth orbit to benefit humanity, while also supporting deep space exploration at the Moon and Mars. As the agency transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home, it is crucial to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station…
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Russian Satellite Breakup Creates More Than 100 Pieces of Debris
U.S. Space Command confirmed that a defunct Russian satellite broke up in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) on Wednesday, creating more than 100 pieces of debris. Space Command said the breakup took place on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. MT. It was not clear why the satellite broke up, such as if it was the result of an…
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Viasat to Connect Airbus Marine Patrol Aircraft for Spanish MoD With Satcom Solution
Viasat will equip a fleet of Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with Ku- and Ka-band satcom for the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD). Viasat announced Thursday that it will work with Airbus Defence and Space to integrate its dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal, the GAT-5530, into the Spanish C295 MPA fleet. This will give the…
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Starship preparations point to possible tower catch attempt on Flight 5
The Starship program is testing with a possible tower catch in mind for the next flight of the system, a goal that seems more within reach after Flight 4’s successful ocean soft landing. In addition to a booster test section – Booster 14.1 – moving to the orbital launch pad, construction is underway on a…
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Intelsat Signs Contract with Starfish Space for Satellite Servicing Mission Beginning in 2026
Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, signed a contract for a Starfish Otter servicing vehicle to provide life extension services to an Intelsat geostationary satellite, beginning in 2026. This landmark agreement reinforces Intelsat’s commitment to utilizing satellite servicing technologies to maximize the value its satellites can provide to customers and…
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When is the next SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch?
What do you get when you take three Falcon 9 boosters and strap them together? Well, a Falcon Heavy of course. The second most powerful operational rocket (surpassed only by NASA’s Space Launch System), SpaceX doesn’t get to launch it often, but when they do, everyone wants to see it. The next Falcon Heavy launch…