Tag: Launch
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Scout Space Selected by AFWERX to Develop an Efficient Collision Analysis Framework
Scout Space an in-space observation service provider focused on space security and comprehensive Space Domain Awareness (SDA), announced its selection by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract aimed at advancing space safety and operational effectiveness. Under this contract, the company will develop a Collision Analysis Framework designed to bolster real-time spacecraft self-protection capabilities for…
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ESA Funds Phlux Technology in Project to Develop 2.5 Gbps Free-Space Optical Satellite Terminals
Phlux Technology, a manufacturer of avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors, Airbus Defence and Space, and The University of Sheffield have embarked on a 500,000 Euro project to build more efficient free-space optical communications (FSOC) satellite terminals. Funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), the project’s medium-term goal is to achieve reliable 2.5 Gbps communications with…
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Aerospacelab Begins Construction on Largest Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Europe
Aerospacelab, a fast-growing satellite manufacturer, broke ground on its future Megafactory marking a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory and laying the foundation for a facility which is poised to become Europe’s largest satellite factory. During a groundbreaking ceremony on May 16, participants included esteemed stakeholders including State Secretary Thomas Dermine, Minister of Defense Ludivine…
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Terran Orbital’s GEOStare SV2 Mission Completes 3 Years of High-Resolution Imaging
Terran Orbital Corporation, one of the global leaders in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, celebrated the 3rd anniversary of its successful GEOStare SV2 mission. Launched on May 15, 2021, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, GEOStare SV2 has surpassed expectations, delivering exceptional results for commercial satellite imagery. Pioneering Technology for…
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NASA Welcomes Lithuania as 40th Signatory to the Artemis Accords
A milestone was reached as Lithuania became the 40th nation to join NASA and the international coalition in pursuit of safer space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords. The ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Lietuva hotel in Vilnius, Lithuania, and signifies a continued push toward transparency and peace as more nations traverse farther…
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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Provide Space-Based Broadband Network to Cell Phones
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have entered a definitive commercial agreement to provide a space-based broadband network direct to everyday cell phones. This agreement extends until 2030. Previously the companies were working together under a Memorandum of Understanding. This is not just one small step, but one giant leap towards enhanced connectivity for consumers and businesses…
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Thales Alenia Space Achieves Key Milestone in the Development of Galileo Second Generation
Thales Alenia Space has reached another important milestone in the development of Galileo Second Generation with the successful completion of the Satellite Critical Design Review (SCDR) Board. With the unrelenting efforts of all participants, the SCDR was recently held after verifying the test and design progress. The final phase of the review got underway on…
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Sidus Space Initiates Payload Activation Following Successful Commissioning of LizzieSat-1
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced that it has begun payload activation upon successful completion of its commissioning phase of LizzieSat-1 (LS-1). LS-1 was successfully launched and deployed via SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SLC-4 on March 4, 2024. The Sidus team successfully completed the Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP)…
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Marble Imaging and Reflex Aerospace Team Up to Deploy Earth Observation Satellite Network
Marble Imaging, with the support of strategic partner Reflex Aerospace, is set to make the first step towards revolutionizing the Earth Observation (EO) industry. With a planned constellation of up to 200 small satellites, Marble Imaging aims to be the leading European EO company capturing images of the entire planet every day in very-high resolution…
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Voyager Space and Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop New Airlock for Mars Transit Vehicle
Voyager Space, one of the global leaders in space exploration, announced the company has been awarded a Collaborative Announcement Notice (CAN) by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center for the joint development of an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle, also referred to as Deep Space Transport. This cost-sharing cooperative agreement with NASA is intended to…