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SpaceX Launches Boeing-Built Spaceplane for US Space Force
SpaceX launched the Boeing-built X-37B orbital test vehicle on Dec. 28 in a mission for the U.S. Space Force. The Falcon Heavy mission, USSF-52, took off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 8:07 p.m. ET. This is the seventh flight of the X-37B, a reusable spacecraft…
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Key Infrared Telescopes that Set the Stage for NASA’s James Webb
On Dec. 25, NASA celebrated the two-year launch anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope – the largest and most powerful space observatory in history. The clarity of its images has inspired the world, and scientists are just beginning to explore the scientific bounty it is returning. Webb’s success builds on four decades of space…
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Mbryonics to Build Optical Terminal for DARPA’s Space-BACN Program
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Mbryonics a contract to deliver an optical terminal for the second phase of the Space-BACN program. Space-BACN is a U.S. Department of Defense program to foster interoperable technologies that can enable seamless communication between government and commercial Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Mbryonics, based in Ireland,…
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Mbryonics to Build Optical Terminal for DARPA’s Space-BACN Program
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Mbryonics a contract to deliver an optical terminal for the second phase of the Space-BACN program. Space-BACN is a U.S. Department of Defense program to foster interoperable technologies that can enable seamless communication between government and commercial Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Mbryonics, based in Ireland,…
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Terran Orbital Receives Rivada Payment
Terran Orbital has started the year by announcing two significant financial updates regarding its cash balance as well as an update on its contract with Rivada Space Networks. The company received a milestone payment from Rivada on its constellation contract. Terran Orbital said the amount was for the completion of a program milestone. As a…
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Terran Orbital Receives Rivada Payment
Terran Orbital has started the year by announcing two significant financial updates regarding its cash balance as well as an update on its contract with Rivada Space Networks. The company received a milestone payment from Rivada on its constellation contract. Terran Orbital said the amount was for the completion of a program milestone. As a…
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SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 launch of 2024 features first 6 direct-to-cell Starlink satellites
SpaceX launches its first orbital mission of 2024. The Starlink 7-9 mission featured the first six direct-to-cell satellites. Image: SpaceX Update 9:31 p.m. EST: SpaceX adjusted the presumed liftoff time. SpaceX is wasting no time in kicking off what it plans to be a historically busy year for orbital launches. The company launched its workhorse…
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US Air Force Contracts Viasat for Five-Year Satellite Tech Overhaul
The U.S. Air Force awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to satellite operator Viasat to provide integrated, multi-domain capabilities for the USAF Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC). Viasat announced the award on Dec. 28. The contract, named LCMC XA IDIQ by the Pentagon, has a five-year term with a ceiling value of $900…
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Starship: 2023 rocket of the year as voted by you
At the beginning of this week I chose 10 rockets that either debuted, retired, or continue operating in 2023 for your vote. Here is the list of each rocket and their percentage of the vote: Starship – 50% Falcon 9 – 38.16% Falcon Heavy – 5.26% Ariane 5 – 2.63% Electron – 2.63% Alpha –…
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SpaceX closes out record-breaking 2023, prepares for more records in 2024
SpaceX has closed out its most successful and record-breaking year yet. Its Falcon program broke several records for booster and fairing reuse, launch cadence, and tonnage to orbit. Alongside the Falcon program, the Dragon program sent more cargo and more people to orbit and it saw capsules pushing Dragon’s reusability records. The company also debuted…