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Everything you need to know about Amazon’s first Kuiper launch
ULA prepares for Amazon’s first launch On Friday, October 6, ULA is set to launch its second Atlas of the year, this time with a rare commercial launch rather than for the military or NASA. Late last week the two Project Kuiper test satellites were encapsulated into its payload fairing and hoisted up to be…
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Launch Roundup: Project Kuiper Protoflight and Galactic 04 highlight this week
United Launch Alliance (ULA) flew only its second Atlas V of 2023, as Amazon’s subsidiary Kuiper Systems LLC is finally placed its first Kuiper demonstration satellites into orbit. This week also featured a launch from China, three Falcon 9 Starlink launches, a Virgin Galactic suborbital tourist flight, and one of the final flights for the…
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ManSat Rebrands as River Advisers to Advance the Growth of Space Technologies
River Advisers has launched a fresh brand identity as it responds to rapid changes within the space and satellite sector. Formerly known as ManSat, the dynamic new name and branding reflects the growth of expertise, services, and ambition of the company. The rebrand recognizes the expansion of River Advisers’ consulting services from traditional service providers…
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E-Space Participates in DoD Field Test Program
E-Space completed a U.S. Department of Defense contract with a demonstration at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, the company announced Wednesday. The announcement was light on details, E-Space said it demonstrated “innovative communications and connectivity capabilities” on its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) space system to members of the Space Development Agency (SDA) at the Naval Surface…
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Dish botches satellite deorbit, gets hit with FCC’s first space-debris fine
The Federal Communications Commission said it has issued a space debris enforcement action for the first time ever by imposing a fine of $150,000 on Dish for failing to properly deorbit a TV satellite. “To settle this matter, Dish admits that it failed to operate the EchoStar-7 satellite in accordance with its authorization, will implement…
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Comtech Wins $48.6 Million US Army Contract for Digital Modems
The U.S. Army recently ordered $48.6 million worth of modems from Comtech, the company announced Tuesday. The contract is for Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) modems. The EDIM modems will replace the aging Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) currently supporting Army, Navy, and Air Force satcom users with a digital and software-defined platform. The…
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DoD Needs to Step Up Support for Commercial Space, Silicon Valley Defense Group Says
Private funding in commercial space startups dramatically outpaces government investment but venture capital (VC) could wane if the Defense Department fails to quickly boost its contracting with these companies, potentially depriving the DoD of key space technologies, Silicon Valley Defense Group, which advocates for VC-backed national security companies, says in a new report. Startup commercial…
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iLAuNCH Trailblazer Project Aims to Reduce Satellite Mass with Carbon Composite Technology
Cost can be a huge barrier for Australian companies to reach low Earth orbit (LEO), with payloads billed per kilogram of weight by launch providers. At the same time, structures need to be robust to survive launch and operations in the extreme and harsh temperature environments of space. The next iLAuNCH Trailblazer project aims to…
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It’s crunch time for companies building NASA’s commercial lunar landers
Within a few months, NASA may celebrate the first successful landing of an American spacecraft on the Moon in more than 50 years. This would be an immense confidence boost for commercial startups with an eye on the nascent market for lunar missions. It would also signal to NASA that it can rely on commercial…
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Intuitive Machines Opens Lunar Production and Operations Center at Houston Spaceport
Intuitive Machines, one of the leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services companies, has opened its Lunar Production and Operations Center. Located at the Houston Spaceport in Houston, Texas, the Intuitive Machines Lunar Production and Operations Center represents a new lunar access capability for the United States, NASA, and global commercial partners. Construction on the site…