Tag: Launch
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Thales Alenia Space to Develop First Lunar Surface Habitat Under Artemis Accord
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development of critical enabling technologies, of the pressurized Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module for the lunar surface. Planned for launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2033, the…
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BAE Systems Delivers NOAA’s SWFO-L1 and NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Satellites
BAE Systems has successfully delivered two spacecraft in support of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) missions from its Boulder, Colorado campus to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – L1 (SWFO-L1) are scheduled to launch together this fall,…
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Spire Launches New Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence Capabilities for Defense and Security
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced the expansion of its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities. Designed to support both U.S. and international missions, the enhanced offering delivers persistent monitoring, real-time geolocation, and multi-layered situational awareness. With this expansion, Spire aims to…
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Sidus Space Unveils LunarLizzie Satellite for Advanced Lunar and Cislunar Missions
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced LunarLizzie, its newest and most advanced satellite platform engineered for lunar and cislunar missions. This powerful spacecraft is expected to support payloads up to 800kg, integrate LiDAR, hyperspectral imaging, AI-powered autonomous navigation, encryption, and multi-sensor data fusion to provide near-real-time lunar terrain intelligence and environmental…
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SPUTNIX Pioneers the Future of Affordable and Scalable Space Access
SPUTNIX LLC, headquartered in Moscow’s Skolkovo Technopark, is a private Russian company dedicated to the development and commercialization of nano- and microsatellite technologies. Specializing in scalable spacecraft platforms, payload integration, and advanced satellite devices, SPUTNIX has emerged as a comprehensive space systems provider. With expertise spanning from satellite design to launch logistics and mission control,…
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Millennium Space Begins On-Orbit Commissioning of NASA’s TRACERS Mission
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, has begun on-orbit commissioning of NASA‘s Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS), following the mission’s launch on Wednesday, July 23. Millennium designed, built, and tested the two identical TRACERS spacecraft at its factory in El Segundo and is conducting mission operations from the company’s in-house Mission Operations…
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Innalabs’ ARIETIS-NS Navigation System On the Airbus CO3D Satellites
InnaLabs, Irish Space Navigation System manufacturer, ARIETIS-NS space navigation system will play a key role in the upcoming launch of Airbus’ latest generation CO3D satellites, a high-profile collaboration between Airbus and the French Space Agency (CNES). The launch is scheduled for 25th/26th July 2025 aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket. The Innalabs ARIETIS-NS system provides radiation-tolerant,…
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AstroAccess and Blue Origin Partner to Advance Accessibility in Spaceflight
AstroAccess announces its collaboration with Blue Origin to make space exploration more accessible and inclusive for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) people on New Shepard. Blue Origin invited AstroAccess to a two-day workshop focused on enhancing spaceflight accessibility and developing best practices for DHH astronauts last summer at Launch Site One. The Ambassadors provided expert consultation…
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UARX Space Advances Orbital Logistics for Satellite Missions
UARX Space was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Nigrán, Galicia, Spain. UARX Space is an in-space logistics company focused on providing rideshare and dedicated launch services for small satellites, including CubeSats, PocketQubes, and small satellites, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the Moon and beyond. Their mission is to offer flexible and reliable…
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Boeing Confirms Successful Launch and Signal of O3b mPOWER Satellites for SES
Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Approximately two hours after liftoff, the satellites separated from the launch vehicle, initiating…