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ISRO Successfully Launches INSAT-3DS Meteorological Satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the successful launch of the GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission on February 17, 2024, at 17:30 Hrs. IST from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. In its 16th mission, the GSLV aims to deploy the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers will ensure that the satellite is positioned in…
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Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Russia’s Duma, the lower house of the nation’s federal legislature, passed a new law earlier this month that directs the Roscosmos State Corporation to make purchases through a closed bidding process. According to the Interfax news agency, the legislation expands the list of corporations, including Roscosmos subsidiaries and other “legal entities,” that must participate in…
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Lonestar Achieves Successful Testing of Data Center Concept En Route To The Moon
Lonestar Data Holdings announced the successful pivotal test of its lunar data storage concept with the transmission of the Declaration of Independence in flight to Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander en route to the Moon and receipt of a transmission back of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. This test of data transmission for premium data…
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Uruguay Signs Artemis Accords, Fostering Bilateral Space Collaboration
Uruguay inked its commitment to the Artemis Accords on February 15, becoming the latest participant in the global endeavor for responsible space exploration. The ceremony, held at NASA Headquarters, saw Omar Paganini, Uruguay’s foreign minister, formally endorse the Accords, stating, “We are honored to have the opportunity to introduce space cooperation as a new chapter…
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SpaceX Shifts State of Incorporation to Texas, Elon Musk Announces
SpaceX, the rocket company led by CEO Elon Musk, has relocated its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, Musk revealed in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. In his announcement, Musk urged other companies still incorporated in Delaware to consider moving to a different state swiftly. This move follows…
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PLD Space Secures ESA Boost! Contract for Payload Accommodation System on MIURA 5
Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has clinched a lucrative contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) under its Boost! program, aimed at advancing commercial space transportation endeavors. The contract, valued at 1.3 million euros, will facilitate the development of a versatile payload accommodation system on PLD Space’s MIURA 5 orbital launcher, enhancing flexibility for its…
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The Excitement Builds
The SATELLITE show is almost here. As always, there is huge excitement as the industry gets ready to discuss the big issues of the day. I always liken our March edition of Via Satellite to a celebration of all that is great in the industry. We announce our nominees for Satellite Executive of the Year…
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Thales Alenia Space to Supply Communication Components for NASA’s NEO Surveyor Mission
Thales Alenia Space has secured a contract from Ball Aerospace, the prime contractor for NASA’s Near Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission, to provide critical communications components for the spacecraft destined for Earth-sun Lagrange point 1. Announced on February 13, the contract entails Thales Alenia Space supplying NEO Surveyor’s S-band transponder, K-band modulator, and K-band…
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NuSTAR and NICER observe same radio burst, provide hints into nature of phenomenon
For decades, astronomers have been puzzled by the detection of random, mysterious radio bursts that seemingly originate from deep space. Recently, a team announced the detection of another one of these puzzling radio bursts, which was observed by two NASA X-ray telescopes — the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) and Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array…
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Before snagging a chunk of space junk, Astroscale must first catch up to one
Astroscale, a well-capitalized Japanese startup, is preparing a small satellite to do something that has never been done in space. This new spacecraft, delivered into orbit Sunday by Rocket Lab, will approach a defunct upper stage from a Japanese H-IIA rocket that has been circling Earth for more than 15 years. Over the next few…