Tag: Launch
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Terran Orbital to Supply Nebula Bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission
Terran Orbital announces the Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission, a state-of-the-art project in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric US. This mission represents a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to advance low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. The Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission will feature the innovative Nebula Bus, equipped with Quantum…
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Leonardo DRS Wins SDA Tranche 3 Contract for Infrared Mission Payloads
Leonardo DRS announced that it was awarded a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads in support of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3), a piece of the U.S. military’s advanced missile defense program. As the space-based mission payload provider, DRS will design, build, integrate, and test advanced infrared mission payloads to…
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UARX Space Signs Contract with ATMOS Space Cargo for PHOENIX 2
UARX Space, a European leader in satellite deployment and in-space transportation systems, announced the signing of a contract with ATMOS Space Cargo(ATMOS), a European space logistics company developing reusable return systems. Under the agreement, UARX Space will supply its SAU&RON 24-inch separation system for ATMOS’ PHOENIX 2 orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV). UARX will also…
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Liechtenstein Awards Ka-Band Spectrum to Open Cosmos for Sovereign LEO Broadband Constellation
The Principality of Liechtenstein has awarded its High Priority Ka-band radio spectrum filings to the space mission company, Open Cosmos, enabling it to build and operate its new sovereign LEO broadband satellite constellation. The spectrum rights, which are an important geo-political asset for Europe, mark a significant step forward in the company’s quest to develop…
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Sidus Space and Maris-Tech Reach Payload Integration Milestone for LizzieSat-4 Mission
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced an integration milestone with Maris-Tech Ltd., a global leader in video and AI-based edge computing technology, as Maris-Tech’s advanced payload is scheduled to fly aboard Sidus’ LizzieSat-4 (LS4) mission, expected to launch later this year. This milestone marks the transition from planning to active integration,…
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Vaya Space Advances Integrated Launch Vehicles and In-Space Propulsion Capabilities
Vaya Space, a US-based space transportation company, advances the portfolio of launch vehicle and in-space propulsion technologies designed to support responsive, flexible and cost-effective access to space. The company’s development roadmap focuses on combining ground-launched vehicles with advanced propulsion systems to address the evolving requirements of small satellite operators, defense users and commercial space missions…
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Rocket Lab’s Hungry Hippo Fairing Reaches Virginia for Neutron’s Debut Launch
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the arrival of its “Hungry Hippo” captive fairing – a world-first for a commercial rocket – to Virginia for its Neutron rocket. After clearing qualification testing late last year, the Hungry Hippo has been delivered to Wallops Island in Virginia and transported…
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Teledyne Launches the SCION Family of VIS–SWIR Cameras
Teledyne Judson Technologies, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader of advanced imaging solutions, announces the launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras—a new line of high-performance, high-volume cameras for demanding applications. The SCION platform introduces a new class of SWIR imaging solutions with a 10-micron pixel pitch and formats of 640×512 and 1280×1024, combining…
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Astra Ships 110 Engines, Prepares for New Rocket Test in 2026
Astra announced it has shipped 110 satellite engine systems since January 1, 2025, surpassing a key operating milestone set when the company went private in 2024. The achievement reflects a step-change in production scale and execution discipline, accomplished while Astra continued to develop its new rocket and mobile launch system to support a 2026 test…
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mPower Advances the Leadership Amid Surging Space-based Solar Power Demand
mPower Technology, the leader in flexible solar power for space, announced the appointment of four senior executives to its leadership team. These hires follow a period of significant momentum for the company, including the launch of the world’s first automated, high-volume space solar production line and a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures positioning mPower…