Tag: Satellite
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 20 Starlink Satellites, Including Direct-to-Cell Capabilities
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Wednesday morning, carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with direct-to-cell (DtC) capabilities. The launch, initially delayed by technical issues, lifted off at 4:55 a.m. EDT (0855 UTC) following a two-hour postponement. “The Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink spacecraft, including…
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Kazakhstan Joins China-led Lunar Research Station, Explores Spaceport Cooperation
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Kazakhstan on July 3, Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation with China on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). This move, part of a broader set of agreements encompassing 30 documents, marks Kazakhstan’s strategic step towards enhancing space exploration capabilities in collaboration with China. According to a…
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ESA’s New Phsat-2 Satellite to Demonstrate AI’s Impact on Earth Observation
ESA’s new Φsat-2 mission, launching in the coming weeks, will push the boundaries of AI for Earth observation – demonstrating the transformative potential of AI for space technology. Artificial intelligence technologies have achieved remarkable successes and continue to show their value as backbones in scientific research and real-world applications. Earth observation has provided a rich…
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U.S. Space Force Expands Launch Provider Roster for Small-Satellite Missions
The U.S. Space Force has broadened its lineup of launch providers eligible for competitive small-satellite missions under the Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4) contract, welcoming Blue Origin and Stoke Space Technologies onboard. Established in 2019 by the Air Force, OSP-4 operates under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework, allowing flexibility in procuring supplies or services as…
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Airbus Wins $2.5 Billion Contract for German Military Satellites
Airbus Defense and Space has secured a $2.5 billion contract from the German military to develop and deliver next-generation communications satellites, known as SATCOMBw 3, aimed at bolstering the Bundeswehr’s satellite communications system. Announced on July 4, the deal encompasses the development and deployment of two geostationary satellites, along with upgrades to the ground segment,…
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Firefly Aerospace Launches Alpha FLTA005 Noise of Summer Mission for NASA
Firefly Aerospace, an end-to-end space transportation company, announced it successfully launched its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) rocket and completed the payload deployment sequence as part of the company’s Venture-Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract with NASA. The mission, called Noise of Summer, lifted off from Firefly’s SLC-2 launch site at the Vandenberg…
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PLD Space Launches MIURA 5 SPARK Program, Offering Free Satellite Launch Opportunities
Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has unveiled its MIURA 5 SPARK Program, aiming to provide global educational centers, universities, institutions, and companies with unprecedented access to space. Under this initiative, the first two launches of the MIURA 5 rocket will be made available free of charge, covering mission costs to foster scientific and technological innovation.…
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HUBER+SUHNER Selected by MDA Space for MDA AURORA Satellite Technology Supply Chain
HUBER+SUHNER is proud to announce that it has been selected by MDA Space one of the leading providers of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s supply chain for MDA AURORA, a game-changing product line driving the transition from analog to digital satellite technology. HUBER+SUHNER will provide…
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Airbus-Built Copernicus Sentinel-2C Satellite Shipped to European Spaceport for Launch
Airbus-built Sentinel-2C satellite, the third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, is about to be shipped to the European spaceport in French Guiana, after road transport from Airbus in Friedrichshafen to Bremen on 2 July. The container has been loaded onto the iconic Canopée, the first sail-assisted cargo ship designed specifically to transport Ariane 6 rocket components from…
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Infinite Orbits and Telespazio France Selected by CNES for Two GEO In Orbit Services Missions
Following two France 2030 requests for proposals issued by CNES to demonstrate various in-orbit services, the consortium formed by the two companies and led by Infinite Orbits was selected by CNES for both missions. These two contracts are a major milestone for both companies, enabling the French Newspace company to rapidly penetrate the innovative international…