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Kuva Space Expands Hyperspectral Earth Observation with Hyperfield Satellite Constellation
Kuva Space is advancing Earth observation through the constellation of hyperspectral microsatellites, designed to deliver scientific-grade data and near real-time intelligence for a wide range of commercial, government and environmental applications. By combining hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) and in-orbit data acquisition, the company is building a space-based infrastructure that enables more detailed analysis of…
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Saltzman Warns No Nation Can “Steer Clear” of a War in Space
The warning drew on the physical reality of Earth orbit, which is not unlimited and includes crowded orbital inclinations containing thousands of spacecraft. When a satellite or other spacecraft breaks up in one of these orbits, it can create hazards for many other spacecraft, including crewed ones. When Russia destroyed a satellite with a missile…
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SpaceX Targets July 23 for Second Flight of Moon-Bound Starship V3
The 90-minute launch window opens at 6:45 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. During the July 16 attempt, four of the Super Heavy booster’s 33 Raptor 3 engines failed to ignite as the countdown reached zero, triggering an automatic abort seconds before liftoff. Flight 13 will repeat most of the objectives of Flight 12 while adding…
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Starship Flight 13 achieves new firsts for SpaceX
On the third attempt of Starship Flight 13, Booster 20 and Ship 40 lifted off at 5:51 p.m. CDT on July 24. This flight was another suborbital mission for Starship and had many important objectives to accomplish. Booster 20 successfully conducted the boostback burn but suffered issues during the final landing, resulting in a hard…
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China’s Shijian-31 Uses a Novel Molniya Orbit to Sweep the Geostationary Belt
Shijian-31 launched on a Long March 3B from Xichang spaceport on June 16. Navigation warnings and the launch vehicle type suggested an insertion into geostationary transfer orbit, and the satellite was later tracked in a specialized Molniya orbit. In doing so it joined China’s two Shiyan-10 satellites and TJS-13 and TJS-21, though outside analyses say…
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Relativity Space Commits to Thousands of Jobs at Cape Canaveral by 2034
Space Florida officials disclosed the expansion plans, which center on the company’s existing Cape Canaveral operations. The announcement did not include a specific job count beyond the reference to thousands of positions, nor a facility investment figure. Relativity Space is known for its 3D-printed rocket approach and has pivoted its strategy significantly in recent years.…
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L3Harris Technologies Delivers SLS Core Stage Engines for Artemis III Mission
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the four RS-25 engines to power the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket as part of the agency’s next Artemis mission set for launch in 2027. “This is a major milestone in our effort to return astronauts to the lunar surface,” said Kristin Houston, President, Space Propulsion & Power…
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NASA Awards Intuitive Machines $148.3 Million Lunar Lander Contract
Intuitive Machines, Inc., a space technology, infrastructure, and services company, has announced it has received a firm-fixed-price contract from NASA valued at up to $148.3 million to deliver a production-line-qualified Nova-C lander to the Moon no later than 2028. The award supports NASA’s lunar surface delivery schedule and supports Moon Base operational sites in support…
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Frequency Electronics Reports Increased Demand From Proliferated Satellite Programs
Frequency Electronics reports $18 million in recent contract wins, including an $11 million award from an undisclosed major aerospace prime contractor to support a proliferated satellite program. President and CEO Tom McClelland commented this was the company’s first contract with this prime contractor and is the second “significant” contract to support proliferated satellite programs this…
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Iceye and KT SAT Partner on Flood Intelligence in South Korea
Iceye and KT SAT have a new strategic partnership to offer flood monitoring solutions in South Korea to government and commercial organizations. This marks the first deployment of Iceye Solutions in South Korea. Under the agreement announced Thursday, KT SAT will use Iceye Solutions products and offer a suite of GIS-ready data solutions for the…