Tag: Ground
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Lockheed Martin’s GPS III SV07 Joins Space Force’s Modernized GPS Constellation
The seventh Lockheed Martin designed and -built Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle, GPS III SV07, launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, into orbit 12,550 miles above Earth. GPS III SV07 was launched on an accelerated timeline and joins the Space Force’s ongoing modernization of the GPS constellation, following GPS III SV06…
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Axiom Space Revises Module Plans to Expedite Independent Axiom Station by 2028
Axiom Space announced that it is revising the Axiom Station module sequence to enable its commercial space station to become an independent orbital platform as early as 2028. Revising the order in which modules will attach to the International Space Station allows Axiom Station to operate as a free-flyer about two years earlier than planned,…
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HANNOVER MESSE 2025 to Promote Digitalization, Automation and Sustainable Transformation
HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology, is all set to return in April 2025, offering vital insights into the future of global industry. Amidst the rising competition among nations and companies, the event will emphasize the significance of advancing digitalization, automation, and electrification as pivotal drivers of competitiveness and sustainability. “We…
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York Space Systems Strengthens the Leadership in Space Mission Solutions
York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, continues to solidify its position as the most reliable and innovative provider in the industry, delivering unmatched results for government and commercial customers. Over the past several weeks, the company has completed several operational and engineering milestones…
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Ursa Major and Raytheon Complete Successful Flight Test of Advanced Rocket Motor
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Ursa Major announced its advanced long-range solid rocket motor completed a successful missile flight test for the U.S. Army. The companies’ combined experience and expertise in digital engineering was a critical factor in accelerating the design and development of this transformational capability. “These long-range solid rocket motors will allow the…
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Momentus Partners with SpaceX to Deploy Commercial Payloads on Rideshare Mission in 2026
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, announced it has signed a contract with SpaceX to join an upcoming Transporter rideshare mission launching as soon as early 2026. Momentus plans to use this port for the launch of its flight-proven Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV) to…
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Rocket Lab Completes and Delivers Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries
Rocket Lab USA, a global company in launch services and space systems, has successfully delivered its second Pioneer spacecraft to Vandenberg Space Force Base and completed production and testing of a third for Varda Space Industries (Varda), the world’s first orbital pharmaceutical processing and hypersonic Earth re-entry logistics company. The two spacecraft are part of…
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SES Successfully Launches Seventh and Eighth O3b mPOWER Satellites with SpaceX Falcon 9
SES announced that its latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites was successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States, at 5:26 pm local time. Both satellites will join the first six O3b mPOWER spacecraft already operating at medium Earth orbit (MEO), adding incremental capacity to the…
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Trending Space Grade Temperature Sensors in 2024
Space-grade Temperature Sensors are specialized devices designed to measure and monitor temperatures in the extreme conditions of space. These sensors are built to withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, and vacuum environments while providing accurate and reliable data. They are essential for maintaining thermal control in spacecraft systems, and ensuring the proper functioning of components like electronics,…
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T-Mobile Commences Registration for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service Beta Launch
T-Mobile has opened registration for a beta program for T-Mobile Starlink, a direct-to-cell satellite service that will help eliminate dead zones by providing coverage for the 500,000 square miles of land in the United States not covered by earth-bound cell towers. T-Mobile and Starlink are preparing to beta test the new service that promises to…