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Intuitive Machine’s Lunar Lander En Route to Moon Following SpaceX Launch
Intuitive Machine’s IM-1 mission lunar lander is en route to the Moon after a successful launch on a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday. The lunar lander, a Nova-C class named Odysseus, was commissioned in space after establishing a stable attitude, solar charging, and radio communications contact with the company’s mission operations center in Houston.…
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White House Confirms Russia Anti-Satellite Threat, Says It is Not Active
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia is developing an anti-satellite (ASAT) capability, although it is not an active capability. This disclosure came after Congressman Mike Turner called for the White House to declassify information about a “serious national security threat.” Turner, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), released…
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XDLINX Labs and Almagest Collaborate to Advance Space Communication via E-band Technology
Hyderabad-based XDLINX Labs, an end-to-end nano and microsatellite platform developer, announced that it has secured a contract with US-based Almagest Space Corporation to build, launch, and operate in-orbit XDLINX’s XDSAT-NS satellite integrated with the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band communication payload developed by XDLINX for Almagest. The satellite, which will be powered by Antaris Space’s…
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Spectrum AMT’s Circuit Boards Play Crucial Role in NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications
As the Psyche spacecraft, part of NASA‘s ambitious deep space exploration completes its crucial 100-day checkout phase, Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, a company in high-reliability circuit card assembly and contract manufacturing, announces its significant role in this milestone. Launched on October 13, 2023, aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the Psyche mission has successfully deployed…
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In-Space Missions Secures UKSA Funding for Rideshare Mission
In-Space Missions has secured more funding from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) as it looks to progress its Faraday Dragon rideshare satellite program. The funding from Phase 2 of the UKSA’s International Bilateral Fund will be used in the development of Asia-Pacific payload technologies that will fly on Faraday Dragon, a multi-agency Asia-Pacific regional rideshare…
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SpaceX’s 300th Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites from California
The Starlink 7-14 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 15, 2024. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket flew its 300th mission on Thursday Feb. 16, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1:34 p.m. PST (4:34 p.m. EST, 2134 UTC) carrying another batch of satellites for…
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VPT Launches VSC100-2800S COTS DC-DC Converters for NewSpace Market
VPT, a HEICO company, announced the addition of the VSC100-2800S to the award-winning VSC Series of space COTS DC-DC converters. Designed for the “NewSpace” market, the VSC Series complements VPT’s hermetic hybrid SV / SVL Series of rad-hard products available on DLA SMDs. The VSC Series is intended for use in commercial rad-tolerant satellite applications…
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Three terms sure to grab attention: Russia, nuclear, anti-satellite weapon
When you think about the prospect of Russia putting nukes in space, you can understand why some people might fill in the blanks and envision a surprise apocalyptic bombardment from orbit. That is the nightmarish prophecy members of Congress tried to extinguish Wednesday after news leaked that US intelligence officials obtained information about Russian preparations…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander on Mission to the Moon
An Intuitive Machines spacecraft embarked on its journey to the moon on February 15, marking a significant step in the company’s endeavor to become the first commercial entity to achieve a successful lunar landing. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:05 a.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 39A, following a 24-hour delay. About 48…
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Varda Space Industries Receives FAA License for Capsule Reentry
Varda Space Industries has obtained a license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to facilitate the return of a capsule from its inaugural mission, marking a significant milestone after facing initial setbacks. On February 14, the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation granted Varda a reentry license for its W-Series 1 spacecraft. This authorization enables…