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SpaceX launches Space Force weather satellite designed to take over for a program with roots to the 1960s
The Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) space vehicle was successfully encapsulated April 8, 2024, ahead of its scheduled launch as the U.S. Space Force (USSF)-62 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., marking a major milestone on its upcoming launch into low Earth orbit. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched a military weather satellite designed to…
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ReOrbit to Demonstrate Secure Space Data Transfer as Part of ESA’s InCubed Program
ReOrbit, a Helsinki-based leading provider of software-first satellites, proceeds to the next phase of the European Space Agency InCubed (stands for ‘Investing in Industrial Innovation’) program. As a continuation of the InCubed activity UKKO – Development and Demonstration of Technologies for Future Earth Observation (EO) Satellites, ReOrbit is planning an in-orbit demonstration (IOD) as an…
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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Mission
United Launch Alliance (ULA)‘s Delta program, spanning 60 years, came to a close with the launch of the final Delta IV Heavy rocket by on April 9 at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The rocket, carrying the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, marks the…
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MDA Space Unveils New Robotics Product line MDA Skymaker
MDA Skymaker, a new suite of space robotics products and services Photo: MDA Space MDA Space unveiled its new space robotics product line, MDA Skymaker, at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs on April 8. MDA Skymaker, derived from Canadarm technology, aims to provide space robotics solutions and services for a range of missions…
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Kuiper satellite network gets a big lift from Amazon’s CEO, but timeline is a bit hazy
United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket sends two prototype Project Kuiper satellites into orbit for Amazon in October 2023. (ULA Photo) In his annual letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s Project Kuiper satellite venture will be “a very large revenue opportunity” in the future — but he’s hedging his bets as…
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Exolaunch Signs Multi-Mission Agreement with HawkEye360 for Launch and Deployment Services
Exolaunch, one of the global leaders in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, announced a multi-mission agreement for launch and deployment services with HawkEye 360, a prominent provider of next-generation geospatial intelligence solutions. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, signifying an important milestone in advancing space-based technology and geospatial intelligence…
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Astranis Introduces More Powerful GEO Satellite Omega
Astranis debuted a more powerful Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite on Wednesday, called Omega. The next-gen satellite maintains the smaller form factor of the Astranis MicroGEO compared to traditional GEO satellites, but the company said it can deliver 50+ Gbps of throughput per satellite, about five times the capacity of the first Astranis model. The first…
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Delta IV Heavy Launches NROL-70 in Last Mission Before Switch to Vulcan Rocket
United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket launched the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the final launch of the Delta IV Heavy rocket. It launched April 9 at 12:53 p.m from the Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The NRO develops reconnaissance systems to collect intelligence…
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Kongsberg Wins Norwegian Maritime Deal
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) has won a key government contract in Norway. The Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) on behalf of the Norwegian government has tapped Kongsberg to provide satellite maritime surveillance data to cover Norwegian Areas of Interest. The contract covers four years of service from 2025, when the satellites will be launched and operational.…