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Momentus to Launch Demo Mission for Pulsar Fusion’s Hall Effect Thruster Propulsion
Momentus Inc., a U.S. company offering satellites, satellite components and transportation and on-orbit services, announced that it has signed a contract to perform a demonstration mission showcasing Pulsar’s cutting-edge Hall Effect Thruster (HET) technology. The contract is part of a strategic partnership between Momentus and UK-based propulsion innovator Pulsar Fusion. The mission, scheduled for launch…
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Soracom Expands Availability of Skylo Satellite for IoT Services
IoT provider Soracom said that its non-terrestrial network (NTN) integration with Skylo is now in general availability for North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. This allows Soracom customers to deploy cellular IoT devices that switch to satellite with unified platform integration. Soracom and Skylo have been working together, and the service was previously under…
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Meet the Arc spacecraft: It aims to deliver cargo anywhere in the world in an hour
A relatively new spacecraft company, Inversion, revealed its new “on demand” delivery vehicle Wednesday evening during a splashy ceremony at its factory in Los Angeles. The company said it is building the Arc spacecraft to provide a capability to the US military to deliver as much as 500 pounds (225 kg) of supplies almost anywhere…
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Karrier One Looks to Deploy Iridium NTN Direct on its Decentralized Network
Karrier One, a company deploying a decentralized telecom network, announced a partnership with Iridium Communications this week to integrate its direct-to-device service into the Karrier One ecosystem. Karrier One, based in Singapore, describes its business as building a carrier-grade “decentralized mobile network” that is built on the Sui blockchain. It has historically focused on enabling…
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SpaceX launches 3rd consecutive Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB, uninterrupted by a Cape mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base to begin the Starlink 11-39 mission on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Image: SpaceX Update Oct. 3, 11:43 a.m. EDT (1543 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched its 125th Falcon 9 rocket of…
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How America fell behind China in the lunar space race—and how it can catch back up
For the last month, NASA’s interim administrator, Sean Duffy, has been giving interviews and speeches around the world, offering a singular message: “We are going to beat the Chinese to the Moon.” This is certainly what the president who appointed Duffy to the NASA post wants to hear. Unfortunately, there is a very good chance…
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Wide-field surveys versus precise infrared observations: how Rubin compares to JWST
Earlier this year, the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile officially began scientific operations, becoming the world’s largest and most advanced ground-based telescope. Featuring an eight-meter primary mirror and the world’s largest camera, Rubin promises to deliver exceptional new results and astrophysical research opportunities for scientists worldwide. Meanwhile, situated at the L2 Lagrange point…
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ATLAS Space Domain Awareness System Ready for Use, US Space Force Says
The U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command’s (SpOC) Mission Delta 2 unit is now ready to employ the L3Harris Technologies Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS), the service said on Tuesday. “The operational acceptance decision was based on a comprehensive assessment of ATLAS’ capabilities, performance, and readiness for operational deployment,” according to the Space Force.…
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Fleet Space Opens New Facility to Scale Satellite, Sensor Manufacturing
Fleet Space Technologies has opened a new global headquarters and satellite factory in Adelaide, Australia — a move the company says will enable the production of thousands of sensors and hundreds of satellites annually. The 5,300 square meter facility in Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park brings together supply chain, design, manufacturing, operations, engineering, and R&D into…
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VPT Expands VXR Series with 270 V Input DC-DC Converter
VPT, a HEICO company, announces the release of the VXR125-27000S, the first 270 V input model in its VXR Series of high-reliability COTS DC-DC converters, introduced in parallel with the VXRF2-270 EMI filter. The new converter delivers 125 W of output power and operates over a 160 V to 400 V input range. The VXR125-27000S…