Tag: Launch
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SES and Infinite Orbits Partner on Europe’s First Commercial Life-Extension Mission
SES and Infinite Orbits signed an agreement for one geostationary satellite life extension mission. This marks the first commercial life extension mission in Europe, and it will be carried out by Endurance, a 750kg docking vehicle designed for life extension missions. Endurance’s launch is currently planned for late 2027, and is expected to dock with…
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SFL Missions to Build Two New GHGSat Microsatellites
SFL Missions Inc. has been awarded a contract by GHGSat of Montreal to develop two additional commercial microsatellites for the GHGSat greenhouse gas monitoring constellation. GHGSat-C18 and -C19 are being built, integrated, and tested at the SFL Missions facility in Toronto where 37 satellites are currently under development for commercial, government, and research organizations worldwide. SFL…
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ULA Atlas V Successfully Launches ViaSat-3 F2 Mission to Advance Global Connectivity
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) mission for Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, lifted off on Nov. 13 at 10:04 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission reflects on ULA’s goals of collaborating with customers to enable the future…
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ESI Motion Launches “SatBat” Space-Rated Battery to Redefine Power Systems in LEO
ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability in the harshest orbital environments. With integrated Heater and Battery Management System, SatBat transforms how spacecraft store and manage power in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Developed using ESI…
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SES Expands Multi-Year Launch Agreement with Relativity Space for Terran R Missions
SES, a leading space solutions company, announced an extended multi-year, multi-launch services agreement with Relativity Space, the aerospace company building the Terran R rocket. The companies are partnering for multiple launches aboard Terran R, a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle, that will bring the selected SES satellites to their final orbital position. The expanded agreement includes…
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Blackwave Engineering Aerospace Innovation with Advanced CFRP and Composite Technologies
German engineering company Blackwave GmbH stands at the forefront of advanced composite technology and structural innovation for aerospace and high-performance applications. Specializing in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) components, Blackwave develops and manufactures lightweight, durable and dimensionally precise structures that meet the demanding performance standards of the modern aerospace and space industry. With a foundation…
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Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser Spaceplane Completes Key Pre-Flight Tests
Sierra Space, a proven Defense Tech company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced that its Dream Chaser spaceplane has successfully completed a series of critical pre-flight tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC), marking continued progress toward Dream Chaser’s first free-flyer mission. As part…
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Space BD and Inovor Sign MoU to Advance Japan-Australia Space Collaboration
Space BD, a space business operator that provides various services including satellite launches and microgravity research on the ISS, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Inovor Technologies at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, marking a new chapter of collaboration between the Japanese and Australian…
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Applied Aerospace Providing Precision-Engineered Products and Services for Advanced Space Missions
US-based aerospace technology leader Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation (AASC) delivers a diverse portfolio of high-performance products and specialized engineering services for the space industry. With decades of expertise in composite structural design, thermal protection and precision manufacturing, the company supports a broad range of missions from satellite and launch vehicle components to crewed and deep-space…
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SWISSto12 Expands US Operations with New Command-and-Control Center for HummingSat Missions
SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency products, has announced new capabilities details regarding its Command-and-Control Center, based in Athens, Georgia, USA. The facility provides the technical infrastructure, software, and operational processes required to manage launch, orbit raising, and in-orbit testing for SWISSto12’s…