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Intuitive Machines’ Moon Lander Beams Back Selfies from Space
A cutting-edge moon lander, Odysseus, has captured its first images from space, showcasing Earth in the backdrop as it embarks on its pioneering mission. Launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 15, the robotic spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, transmitted several snapshots shortly after separating from the rocket’s second stage. “Intuitive Machines successfully…
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Lockheed Martin Surges Ahead in Small Satellite Business
Lockheed Martin, traditionally renowned for its prowess in GPS and large geostationary (GEO) satellites, is now making waves in the small satellite market. The aerospace giant has quietly amassed a backlog of 100 small satellites ordered by the Department of Defense and intelligence clients. Johnathon Caldwell, head of Lockheed Martin’s military space business, highlighted…
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Eutelsat Shifts Focus from OneWeb Gen 2 Upgrades to Service Continuity
Eutelsat has announced a strategic decision to delay the deployment of significantly upgraded OneWeb broadband satellites. Instead, the company will concentrate on enhancing continuity of service for customers with long-term contracts. This shift in approach, according to Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke, will reduce nearly one-third of the company’s previous $4 billion budget earmarked for a…
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SpaceX wants to take over a Florida launch pad from rival ULA
One of the largest launch pads at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will become vacant later this year after the final flight of United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket. SpaceX is looking to make the sprawling facility a new home for the Starship launch vehicle. The environmental review for SpaceX’s proposal to take over…
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Set for Second Launch Attempt Amidst Bid to Revitalize Space Program
Japan is gearing up for another launch attempt of its flagship rocket, the H3, this weekend, aiming to rejuvenate its space program following a setback during the booster’s maiden flight last year, which disrupted satellite and planetary exploration plans. Scheduled to launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan on Saturday, the second flight…
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EpiSci Chosen by Space Development Agency to Develop Hypersonic Missile Detection Tool
California-based EpiSci has been selected by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop a tool capable of detecting hypersonic missiles in flight from satellite data, a challenging endeavor due to the extreme speeds of these weapons. Hypersonic missiles, traveling at speeds of at least Mach 5, pose a significant challenge for current defense systems. The…
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U.S. Space Force Nears Finalization of Commercial Partnership Plan
The chief of the U.S. Space Force announced on February 13 that the service’s eagerly awaited strategy for collaborating with private space companies is in its concluding stages and currently undergoing coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Anticipation has been high within the space industry as companies seek clearer insights into…
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BAE Systems Set to Finalize $5.5 Billion Acquisition of Ball Aerospace Following Regulatory Clearances
BAE Systems is on track to conclude its $5.5 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace in the coming days after receiving regulatory approvals for the deal, the companies announced on Monday. Tom Arseneault, President and CEO of BAE Systems Inc., stated in an interview that all necessary approvals have been secured from regulators, with only…
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Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile Plan Satellite-to-Mobile Service in Japan by 2026
Rakuten Mobile, in collaboration with U.S. satellite designer AST SpaceMobile, has unveiled its ambitious plan to introduce a commercial satellite-to-mobile service in Japan by 2026. This innovative broadband service will enable video and voice calls directly accessible by regular smartphones, eliminating the need for a terminal connection. The rollout timeline remains uncertain, but the coverage…
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MyRadar Partners with Exolaunch for Weather Satellite Deployment
MyRadar, a weather data company, has forged a launch agreement with Exolaunch, a German CubeSat deployment firm, to deploy weather satellites. These pathfinder satellites, named “HORIS-1” and “HORIS-2,” are set to launch as part of two upcoming SpaceX Transporter rideshare missions. Exolaunch has gained prominence in rideshare missions, particularly on SpaceX’s Transporter missions, deploying over…