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Gilat Bags $20 M Contract Extension from US Army to Sustain Satellite Connectivity
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that the United States Army awarded a nearly $20 million contract to the company’s US-based subsidiary, Wavestream, for the continuation of a program to sustain anytime, anywhere satellite connectivity. Wavestream’s Solid State Amplifier (SSPA), ruggedized to withstand the harshest environments, enables…
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NASA and Partners Launch Open-Source US Greenhouse Gas Center
U.S leaders launched the new U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center this week as part of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28), to serve as a hub for public and private partnerships on greenhouse gasses. The center is led by NASA with initial parters, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and…
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NASA and Partners Launch Open-Source US Greenhouse Gas Center
U.S leaders launched the new U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center this week as part of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28), to serve as a hub for public and private partnerships on greenhouse gasses. The center is led by NASA with initial parters, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and…
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Canada’s Contribution to Space: A Look at Canadian Satellites
Many countries contribute to space with satellites, but how many Canadian satellites exist? Canada has a long history of satellite technology and space research, including the development of the Canadarm, a remote-controlled robotic arm which deployed, captured and repaired satellites, positioned astronauts, maintained equipment, and moved cargo. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has played a…
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India reveals that it has returned lunar spacecraft to Earth orbit
A little more than three months ago the Indian space agency, ISRO, achieved a major success by putting its Vikram lander safely down on the surface of the Moon. In doing so India became the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, and this further ignited the country’s interest in space exploration.…
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NASA Astronauts to Discuss Space Mission with the Expedition 68 Crew
Four astronauts, including the current record-holder for the longest single stay in space aboard the International Space Station, will make their first public appearance in Houston since returning to Earth. The crew will be available for interviews at 5 p.m. CST Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Space Center Houston. NASA astronauts Nicole Mann, Josh Cassada, and…
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Amazon Signs SpaceX Launch Deal to Launch Kuiper Satellites
Amazon tapped constellation competitor SpaceX to launch some of its Kuiper satellites. Amazon announced a deal on Dec. 1 for three Falcon 9 launches on Friday, targeted to start in mid-2025. This adds to Amazon’s massive deal for up to 83 launches with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin. Those contracts cover launches on the Vulcan…
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Amazon Signs SpaceX Launch Deal to Launch Kuiper Satellites
Amazon tapped constellation competitor SpaceX to launch some of its Kuiper satellites. Amazon announced a deal on Dec. 1 for three Falcon 9 launches on Friday, targeted to start in mid-2025. This adds to Amazon’s massive deal for up to 83 launches with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin. Those contracts cover launches on the Vulcan…
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York Space Systems Successfully Establishes Communications with the BANE Commercial Mission
York Space Systems, the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, reports successful deployment and contact with its BANE commercial mission spacecraft hours after launch. The satellite was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 1; York confirmed successful first contact —…
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What happens in Vega didn’t stay in Vega, as key rocket parts went missing
The Italy-based aerospace company Avio has not had the best of luck with its Vega rocket, which has always been something of an odd duck in the launch industry. Now, as the rocket nears its final launch, it’s missing some critical components. The European Spaceflight newsletter reports that two of the four propellant tanks on…