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Breaking New Ground in Deep Space with FreeFlyer® Astrodynamics Software
Commercial enterprises and government space agencies are preparing to significantly increase their presence in cislunar space. A key challenge in this expansion is understanding how to navigate and exploit the complex orbital dynamics that govern this region for effective mission design. Dr. Brian McCarthy of a.i. solutions® is at the forefront of tackling this challenge.…
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Stoke Space and Rocket Lab join Space Force’s national security launch program
An artist’s conception shows Stoke Space’s Nova rocket in flight. (Stoke Space Illustration) The U.S. Space Force has added Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space and California-based Rocket Lab USA to the list of providers for its $5.6 billion round of national security launches. Each company will receive a $5 million task order to assess its specific…
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Iceye Provides SAR Satellite Data to NATO Situation Center
Iceye announced Friday it will provide satellite data to the Situation Center at NATO HQ (SITCEN). The collaboration will give SITCEN access to Iceye’s capabilities, which Iceye said will enhance its ability to deliver data-driven assessments to decision-makers. Iceye has previously worked with multiple NATO allied and partner nations, supplying both data and satellite assets.…
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L3Harris’ Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motors Power US Missile Defense Test
L3Harris Technologies has debuted an advanced large solid rocket motor to power the company’s air-launched Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target vehicle. The new L3Harris solid rocket motor, named eSR-19, was part of a recent Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test that powered the target’s first and second stages. The test, designated as Flight Test Other-40…
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Fram2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of polar spaceflight
The four astronauts of the Fram2 mission stand atop the crew access tower at Launch Complex 39A during a pad visit in mid-February. From left to right: Eric Philips, Chun Wang, Rabea Rogge, Jannicke Mikkelsen. Image: Fram2 Update March 30, 1:12 a.m. EDT: SpaceX completed a static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket. Less…
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ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Secures U.S. Space Force Certification for National Security Missions
Following years of development and completing a comprehensive certification plan, including two successful certification missions, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket has been certified by the United States Space Force to fly National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions. “Thank you to all our customer partners who have worked hand-in-hand with us throughout this comprehensive…
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Space-Based Solar Power Will Fuel Transition to Net Zero, Space Solar CEO Says
With increasing demand for energy and the push to transition away from fossil fuels, space-based solar power is one of the solutions that could be part of the global energy future. U.K-based Space Solar is working to develop space-based solar power, with a goal of improving global energy security, and delivering clean, affordable energy. Martin…
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Rocket Lab Launches OroraTech’s Wildfire Detection Satellites in Record Time
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its latest mission within four months of contract signing for Germany-based global wildfire and detection company OroraTech. The ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Mahia, New Zealand at 4:30…
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Ukraine’s Space Industry and its Allies Integrate Lessons from 3 Years of Vicious War
Home-assembled made-in-China $300 Mavic drones laden with grenades have become the symbol of Ukraine’s ingenious fight to maintain independence from its eastern neighbor. The bloody war, which has to-date killed over 12,000 Ukrainian civilians and at least 43,000 soldiers, has produced impressive advances in drone warfare and spawned a home-grown innovation ecosystem that has positioned…
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Next-Generation Satellites and Sensors Look to Speed Up Wildfire Response
The Los Angeles fires of early 2025, which left 29 people dead and destroyed more than 18,000 structures, have raised a lot of questions: What could have been done to prevent these fires from escalating? Were there inefficiencies in fire management response? To what extent did climate change play a role? These are the questions…