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Morpheus Space Unveils New Space Mobility Software for Fully Integrated Mission Planning
Morpheus Space, one of the leading providers of in-space mobility products, announced the release of its highly-anticipated space mobility software known as Journey. After years of development under the guidance of a team including former leadership at NASA and Mercedes-Benz, Journey will allow select clients to design, simulate, and operate their own custom space missions. …
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FAA approves SpaceX’s Starship rocket for a second launch
FAA gives Starship green light Just as Elon Musk said, the FAA has given SpaceX the okay to fly its second Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas ahead of Friday’s launch attempt. The company has already stated that the window will open at 7:00 A.M. CT on Friday, November 17, “pending regulatory approval,” which it now…
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Aspia Space CEO Talks Pairing Satellite Imagery and AI to Impact Agriculture
Not a day goes by without more alarming data about the changing climate and the impact it could have for generations to come. A number of space-based companies aim to be front and center in arming stakeholders with data to help navigate the difficult times ahead. One such company is Aspia Space, founded in the…
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FAA clears SpaceX for second Super Heavy-Starship test flight
Update (2:30 p.m. EST Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023): Launch delayed to Saturday to replace grid fin actuator. Launch window also shortened to 20 minutes. Starship and Super Heavy stand ready for a second test flight on Nov. 15, 2023. Image: Will Robinson-Smith/Spaceflight Now. SpaceX’s huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket has been cleared for a second test…
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AST SpaceMobile Expands Satellite Coverage through Altered SpaceX Launch Plan
Texas-based satellite operator AST SpaceMobile has opted for a modified launch plan with SpaceX, investing an additional $5 million to deploy its first commercial direct-to-smartphone satellites early next year. The change involves adjusting the orbital inclination to 53 degrees, exceeding the initial plan. This alteration aims to enhance coverage, reaching up to 59 degrees latitude…
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Quantum Space Prepares for the Launch of Sentry Mission on SpaceX Transporter 10
Focused on building critical deep space infrastructure, Quantum Space unveiled its Sentry mission, the first in a series of milestone demonstrations to prove end-to-end communications and data generation capabilities. The company is creating a modern, high-speed connectivity network, dubbed QuantumNet, which will deliver always-on, fast connectivity everywhere in deep space, from GEO and cislunar space…
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Demonstrates a 2-Way Video Call
Amazon’s Project Kuiper takes a step forward after successful tests bring the constellation closer to a commercial reality. Amazon announced Thursday that Project Kuiper has validated all systems and subsystems on board its prototype satellites, and demonstrated the first two-way video call over Amazon’s end-to-end communications network. This follows after ULA launched the first two…
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Dawn Aerospace Announces the Formation of New Subsidiary Expanding Operations to France
Dawn Aerospace, a space transportation company with offices in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the USA, announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Dawn Aerospace France SAS, based in Toulouse. This marks another milestone in the company’s expansion, creating a permanent presence in one of the world’s most renowned aerospace hubs. “We are excited to…
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Aalyria’s Spacetime Selected by Telesat to Support its Lightspeed LEO Constellation
Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Aalyria, an advanced networking and laser communications technologies company, announced an agreement to deploy Aalyria’s Spacetime next-generation networking technology to organize the efficient flow of customer traffic over the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Telesat Lightspeed satellites will contain…
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Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for SDA’s Missile Tracking Satellites
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, clearing the way to begin production work on the space vehicles. The CDR maintained an accelerated pace and was completed within 13 months of the award announcement. The satellites…