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Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Accelerate Lunar Mission Readiness
Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Space Institute are joining forces to accelerate lunar mission readiness by tackling one of the biggest challenges in space exploration: testing lunar terrain vehicles in Earth-bound environments. Simulating the Moon’s rugged and unpredictable surface on Earth has proven difficult, as terrestrial test sites—such as rocky deserts or confined areas with…
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Hughes – Enabling Satellite Operators with Scalable Network Solutions and the Advanced JUPITER System
Global connectivity leader Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) continues to play a transformative role in the satellite communications industry by enabling service providers, operators and governments to deliver broadband connectivity through its comprehensive ground systems, managed network solutions and high-efficiency gateway technologies. Hughes delivers turnkey infrastructure and operational services that empower satellite operators to manage…
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ESI Motion Launches “SatBat” Space-Rated Battery to Redefine Power Systems in LEO
ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability in the harshest orbital environments. With integrated Heater and Battery Management System, SatBat transforms how spacecraft store and manage power in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Developed using ESI…
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R&S to Showcase Satellite Payload Testing Solution at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with Connektica, NANOWAVE space Technologies, and Expleo will showcase a next-generation satellite payload test bench demonstrator at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025. The new solution targeting and NewSpace OEMs, will be hosted on the Expleo booth at Europe’s premier space industry event.Built specifically for the event, the custom-designed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL)…
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Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite launches aboard Falcon 9
Sentinel-6B, a joint US-European ocean monitoring satellite, launched Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base took place at 9:21 p.m. Pacific time (05:21 UTC on Monday). The Sentinel-6B spacecraft is the second of two Jason Continuity of Service (Jason-CS) missions, launching five years after its sister satellite, Sentinel-6A Michael…
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Study on Chang’e-6 samples sheds new light on lunar oxidation mechanism
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in lunar science by analyzing lunar samples brought back by the Chang’e-6 mission, providing a crucial scientific basis for lunar research, according to the China National Space Administration. Researchers from Shandong University, the Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and…
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Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home
Wrapping up 204 days in orbit, three Chinese astronauts flew back to Earth aboard a Shenzhou spacecraft Friday, leaving three crewmates behind on the Tiangong space station with a busted lifeboat. Commander Chen Dong, concluding his third trip to space, and rookie crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie touched down inside their spacecraft at the…
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Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home
Wrapping up 204 days in orbit, three Chinese astronauts flew back to Earth aboard a Shenzhou spacecraft Friday, leaving three crewmates behind on the Tiangong space station with a busted lifeboat. Commander Chen Dong, concluding his third trip to space, and rookie crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie touched down inside their spacecraft at the…
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The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board
The first multi-spacecraft science mission to launch to Mars is now on its way, and catching a ride on the twin probes are the first kiwis to fly to the red planet. NASA’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission lifted off on a 22-month trip to Mars on Thursday aboard a New…