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Marlink Cyber President: Increasing Bandwidth Drives Need for Cyber Focus
In a major strategic move in April, Marlink announced the creation of Marlink Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity company aimed at addressing the growing threat landscape and rising compliance requirements. A well-established name in the satellite sector, Marlink provides managed services for business-critical IT solutions. The company has a strong presence in the maritime and energy…
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Sally celebrates complicated legacy of first US woman in space
“Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret.” On June 18, 1983, NASA astronaut Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. National Geographic is marking the occasion with a new documentary on the…
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Thales Alenia Signs Contract with OHB to Provide Critical Elements for LISA
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA‘s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA will be the first space-based observatory dedicated to studying gravitational waves. LISA: a future constellation of…
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China’s new-generation manned spacecraft completes zero-altitude escape flight test
China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, marking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program. Conducted at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, this test signifies China’s second zero-altitude escape flight test, 27 years after such a test by…
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Avio Advances Space Tech Innovation with Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes announced that Avio has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally transform the management of all its programs. As Avio deepens its focus on driving sustainability in the space sector, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables it to adopt automated, intelligent, and data-driven engineering and manufacturing processes that streamline and accelerate the development of technologically advanced…
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Astrobotic’s CubeRover-1 Cleared for Lunar South Pole Mission After Successful Testing
Astrobotic announced that their CubeRover-1 lunar rover completed its acceptance test campaign and has been deemed ready for flight to the lunar south pole aboard Astrobotic’s upcoming Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1). The test campaign put the company’s shoebox-sized CubeRover through its paces, passing a battery of industry-standard tests, including thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing to prove…
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Rocket Lab Secures Two New Missions for 2025 for the First Launch in Four Days
Rocket Lab, announced it has been selected to launch two dedicated missions on Electron for a confidential commercial customer, the first of which will launch in just four days, a demonstration of Rocket Lab’s ability to execute against a rapid contract-to-launch timeline for responsive, dedicated access to space for satellite operators. Launching from Rocket Lab…
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Astrolab: Revolutionizing Lunar Logistics with Rovers for Future Moon Missions
Astrolab (Astrolab Venturi) is a pioneering space mobility company headquartered in Hawthorne, California with a bold mission to develop the hardware and infrastructure necessary to support long-term human presence and industrial activity beyond Earth. Founded by a team of veteran aerospace engineers and spaceflight professionals. Astrolab is driven by the belief that building scalable lunar…
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Pursuing self-reliant development in manned spaceflight
On June 17, 2025, the State Council Information Office held a group interview in Beijing on pursuing self-reliant development in manned spaceflight. Five representatives in the field of manned spaceflight attended the group interview. Yang Hong, chief designer of the Manned Space Station System of China Manned Space Program and researcher at the China Academy of…
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Intelsat and iKOMG Expand Faith-Based Broadcasting with Galaxy 19
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced an expansion of its collaboration with iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in broadcast and media solutions, promoting the distribution of religious channels globally through their project, “Faith Beyond.” iKOMG’s Faith Beyond package is a fully managed, all-in-one service designed…