Tag: Launch
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Infostellar and ASTRO GATE Partner on Spaceport and Ground Station Development
Infostellar, a leading Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) provider for orbital satellites, and ASTRO GATE, a pioneer in spaceport planning and operations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on spaceport development and ground station deployment. Under this MoU, ASTRO GATE will leverage its extensive expertise and global network in spaceport development…
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York Space Secures US Space Force Contract for Rapid Satellite Deployment
York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced its selection by the U.S. Space Force for a $237 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure small satellites supporting national security missions. The contract award is designed to enable faster and more flexible…
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Intelsat and Cubic³ Completes Vehicle Satellite Connectivity Test
Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test demonstrated successful integration between Intelsat satellites and Cubic³’s software platform, showcasing how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can seamlessly link to deliver always-on…
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NASA Sets Coverage for 32nd SpaceX Resupply Mission Departure
NASA and its international partners will soon receive scientific research samples and hardware after a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Thursday, May 22, for its return to Earth. Live coverage of undocking and departure begins at 11:45 a.m. EDT on NASA+. The Dragon spacecraft will undock from the zenith, or space-facing,…
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Exolaunch Secures Multi-Year SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare Launches through 2028
Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment technologies, is announcing new, multi-year launch contracts with SpaceX that extend its small satellite launch capacity through 2028 on upcoming rideshare missions. The new launch contracts span traditional Transporter missions to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), as well as additional mid-inclination, near-polar and dawn-dusk missions,…
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ispace: Pioneering Lunar Exploration and Future Space Innovation
ispace is a Japanese space company founded in 2010, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration and resource development. From the beginning, the company has focused on expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth with smart robotics that can deliver cargo to the Moon at a much lower cost. Their goal is to make lunar transportation…
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Starfish Space Sets to Launch Otter Pup 2 Mission
Starfish Space announced its next demonstration mission, Otter Pup 2, set to launch this summer. Building on the heritage of the Otter Pup 1 mission, Otter Pup 2 will conduct rendezvous, proximity operations, and ultimately attempt docking with another spacecraft, an unprepared satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO). If successful, this will be the first…
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ESA Selects Emxys to Develop Second CubeSat for Ramses Mission to Asteroid Apophis
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Spanish company Emxys to lead the development of a CubeSat that will be deployed by its Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses) at the asteroid Apophis. The project has been awarded 1.5 million euros of the funding allocated to Ramses mission preparations in July 2024. The 375…
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SatVu Signs Contract for HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 Satellite Programs
SatVu is announcing significant advancements in its satellite program and expansion efforts, continuing its mission to capture the highest resolution thermal data from space for a safer and more sustainable Earth. The signing of the contract for its next-generation satellite, HotSat-2, marks a huge milestone for SatVu. Building upon the success of the pathfinder HotSat-1,…
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Synspective Unveils AI-Powered ODC Solution for 24/7 Maritime and Aerial Surveillance
Synspective, a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its Object Detection and Classification (ODC) solution, designed to enhance the accuracy and reliability of monitoring vessels and aircraft. This solution overcomes the limitations faced by traditional monitoring systems, offering scalable and cost-effective wide-area security.…