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Maybe, just maybe, Boeing’s Starliner will finally fly astronauts this spring
We’ve heard this before, but Boeing appears to be a couple of months from finally launching astronauts into orbit aboard the commercial CST-100 Starliner crew capsule. It was about two months prior to this mission’s previous launch date last July when Boeing and NASA officials decided to put a hold on launch preparations. During their…
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BlackSky’s 45% Revenue Growth in 2023 Fueled by International Customer Gains
BlackSky Technology closed out the 2023 fiscal year with record high revenues, new international customers, and a growing demand for the future. The company reported 2023 financials on Wednesday. BlackSky’s total revenue for 2023 was $94.5 million, up $29.1 million, or 45%, from 2022. The company saw a 38% year-over-year growth increase in high-margin imagery…
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It turns out that Odysseus landed on the Moon without any altimetry data
HOUSTON—Steve Altemus beamed with pride on Tuesday morning as he led me into Mission Control for the Odysseus lander, which is currently operating on the Moon and returning valuable scientific data to Earth. A team of about a dozen operators sat behind consoles, attempting to reset a visual processing unit onboard the lunar lander, one…
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ST Engineering iDirect Lands LatAm Connectivity Deal
ST Engineering iDirect is expanding a strategic partnership with AITELECOM/APCO to improve connectivity services throughout Latin America. AITELECOM/APCO is a satellite and terrestrial communications provider mainly targeting customers in Mexico, but also other countries in Latin America. The two companies announced the expanded partnership on Feb. 27. The two companies have deployed ST Engineering iDirect’s…
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Sidus Space’s LizzieSat Satellite Scheduled for Launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Mission
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced its LizzieSat satellite is now securely encapsulated within SpaceX’s payload fairing in preparation for launch. LizzieSat is targeted to launch as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission no earlier than March 2024 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.…
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Rocket Lab Unveils Updated Lineup of Advanced Spacecraft Bus
Rocket Lab USA, one of the leading launch and space systems companies, introduced its family of spacecraft buses, consolidating the custom designs Rocket Lab has developed for multiple customers and missions. The family of spacecraft is the result of more than four years of development into Rocket Lab’s space systems capabilities. “We’ve had the privilege…
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Redwire Opens New Facility in Washington, DC Region to Support National Security Programs
Redwire Corporation, one of the leaders in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced that it has opened a new office in Chantilly, Virginia, as the company expands to support a growing number of national security programs and customers. “Redwire’s new Chantilly office provides a front door for the national security community to tap into…
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China develops robot for cultural relics protection
China’s strides in space technology are now enriching the preservation of cultural relics, as spacecraft engineers have repurposed a robot originally designed for orbital missions to protect tomb artifacts. The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) recently announced the development of such a robot. Combined with electron beam irradiation technology, it can be used as…
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China to make about 100 space launches in 2024
China is projected to make about 100 space launch missions this year, which will set the country’s new record, according to information released at a press conference on Monday. The launches include the maiden flight from China’s first commercial spacecraft launch site in addition to more satellite liftoffs to form constellations, according to the press…
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SES and HITEC Collaborate with Luxembourg DoD to Strengthen SATCOM Ground Infrastructure
The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite communications services, the DoD, SES, and HITEC Luxembourg. The ground stations, which will be installed at the Luxembourg Army’s Military Centre in Diekirch, will be used for…