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ISRO Conducts First Hot Test of Semi-Cryogenic Engine at IPRC
The Indian Space Research Organisation conducted the first hot test on an intermediate configuration of the Semi-cryogenic Engine, known as Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu on July 1, 2023. The test was conducted towards developing a 2000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine to power the booster stages of…
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Final Ariane-5 Mission Successfully Launches Franco-German Satellites
Ariane 5, operated by Arianespace, lifted off flawlessly from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on July 5, 2023, carrying Heinrich-Hertz-Satellite for the German government and SYRACUSE 4B for the French Ministry of Defence. The Heinrich-Hertz-Mission is the first dedicated German telecommunications satellite-based mission that will be used to conduct research and to test new…
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SpaceX focuses on launch site readiness ahead of Starship Flight 2
Progress toward the second flight of the world’s most powerful launch vehicle continues to take place at Starbase. With Ship 25 passing its six-engine Static Fire test, the focus has returned to completing upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM), with the installation of a steel plate water deluge system now taking place. That will…
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EchoStar Signs 7 New IoT Deals
EchoStar has seven new partnerships to develop and sell IoT solutions with API-K, Cyric, DalesLandNet, Dryad, Galaxy1, ProEsys, and Symes. These EchoStar customers will use its mobile IoT network to serve their own customers for applications such as outdoor personal geo-safety, soil moisture monitoring, ultra-early forest fire detection, utility metering, and pipeline monitoring. EchoStar Mobile…
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PLD Space Secures Spanish Government Contract to Develop Micro Launcher
PLD Space, a European company known for its pioneering work in designing, developing, manufacturing, and operating the first privately-owned launcher, has emerged as the victor in the aerospace public-private partnership contract initiated by the Spanish Government. The contract aims to facilitate the development of a micro launcher (PERTE). PLD Space’s exceptional technical qualification, as evaluated…
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Arianespace Bids Farewell to Ariane 5 in Final Mission
Arianespace launched its final Ariane 5 mission on Wednesday evening from French Guiana, marking the end of an era for the workhorse rocket. With the final launch, Europe does not have heavy-lift capacity while it waits for the debut of its successor, Ariane 6. “Ariane 5 is now taking its place in the annals of…
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Thales Alenia Space Opens Space Business Accelerator
Thales Alenia Space has a new initiative to support startups with a new industry accelerator called the Space Business Catalyst, announced July 4. There are two locations, based in Toulouse, France, and Turin, Italy, already hosting 10 startups from around the world. Thales has a history of working with startups and has open collaborations with…
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GITAI Successfully Completes Testing of Major Components for Lunar Robotic Arm
GITAI USA, one of the leading space robotics startups, has announced the successful completion of lunar environment testing for the major components of the in-house developed lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm. All tests have been passed with flying colors. GITAI’s mission is to provide safe and affordable means of labor in space, and as part…
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India, a growing space power, is forging closer ties with NASA
When India’s ambassador to the US signed up his country to the Artemis Accords last month, it signaled the world’s most populous nation—with a growing prowess in spaceflight—could be turning toward the United States as a partner in space exploration. India became the 27th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a non-binding set of principles…
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China’s BDS serves over 200 countries, regions
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has served more than 200 countries and regions to date, according to a commendation ceremony for the construction of BDS-3 held in Beijing on Wednesday. China successfully launched 30 BDS-3 satellites in two and a half years, completing BDS-3 six months ahead of schedule in 2020. BDS-3 is a…