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ULA Vulcan Rocket Now Certified for US National Security Missions
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket is now certified for U.S. national security missions after receiving certification from the U.S. Space Force. Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Assured Access to Space organization announced the certification on Wednesday for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions. ULA is now eligible to launch NSSL missions as one of…
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ESA finally has a commercial launch strategy, but will member states pay?
The European Space Agency is inviting proposals to inject competition into the European launch market, an important step toward fostering a dynamic multiplayer industry officials hope, one day, will mimic that of the United States. The near-term plan for the European Launcher Challenge is for ESA to select companies for service contracts to transport ESA…
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Gravitics wins support from Space Force to create an orbital carrier for space vehicles
An artist’s conception shows Gravitics’ Orbital Carrier with payloads ready for deployment. (Gravitics Illustration) The U.S. Space Force has chosen Marysville, Wash.-based Gravitics to build and fly an orbital carrier that could deliver maneuverable space vehicles to the final frontier — and have them ready to respond to future threats. The project will be supported…
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SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) to begin the Starlink 11-7 mission with 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites onboard. Image: SpaceX SpaceX sent a batch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket launch Wednesday afternoon. The flight tied the…
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Satellogic Completes Relocation to the US, Increases Revenue 28% in 2024
Satellogic completed the relocation of the company from the British Virgin Islands to Delaware in the United States, Satellogic announced on March 26. Satellogic initially announced the move in April 2024 to compete for and serve U.S. government and allied contracts. Satellogic’s business operations, leadership, and financial structure will not change. The company’s stocks and…
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Turkcell Trials Satellite Direct-to-Device Tech in Turkey With Lynk
Turkcell, one of Turkey’s largest cellular operators, has stepped up its plans in the satellite-direct-to-device (D2D) arena. It is one of a number of mobile operators looking into the potential of D2D and how it could fit into its overall roadmap. It has conducted a successful test using Lynk Global’s technology, the two companies announced…
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Planet Labs Partners with ESA to Support Greece’s SmallSat Program
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced that they have signed a new contract with the European Space Agency on behalf of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance to support the Greek National SmallSat Programme, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) Greece 2.0. Using…
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Telespazio Contracts Viasat to Design Lunar Communication System for ESA’s Moonlight Project
Viasat joined the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Moonlight project alongside program lead Telespazio, Viasat announced on March 25. Moonlight aims to develop a lunar orbiting navigation and communication system that will enhance services for missions on the Moon’s surface and in lunar orbit. The Moonlight communications system will transfer data on and around the Moon,…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Astronauts to Discuss Science Mission
After completing a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts will discuss their science mission during a postflight news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, March 31, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Following the news conference, the crew will be available for a limited number of individual interviews at…
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Airbus Orders More Than 100 Satellite Docking Plates from Astroscale
Photo: Astroscale Astroscale UK has secured the first commercial order for its second-generation docking plates thanks to a deal with Airbus Defence and Space. Astroscale announced the order for more than 100 docking plates on March 25, the first large-scale commercial adoption of Astroscale’s Gen 2 docking plates by a major industry prime. The docking…