Tag: Satellite
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SSC Signs Agreement with ispace-U.S. to Provide Support for their Upcoming M3 Lunar Mission
Swedish Space Corporation has signed a collaboration agreement with the U.S. lunar exploration company ispace technologies U.S., to support their upcoming Mission 3 with the APEX 1.0 lunar lander. SSC will provide critical communication links to the mission through its advanced SSC Connect lunar ground station network capabilities. With a proven track record of over…
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SSTL to Launch TTP’s Intersatellite Data Relay Terminal Into Space
TTP, an independent technology and product development company based in the UK, has announced the intended launch of a new data relay terminal into space with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL). The terminal, the first of its kind manufactured in Europe, can provide a constant link between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellites (SmallSats) and…
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MDA Space Secures $1 Billion Contract from Canadian Space Agency for Canadarm3 Program
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has been awarded $1 billion from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the next phases of the Canadarm3 program. The most advanced space robotics system ever conceived, Canadarm3 will be used aboard Gateway, a multinational collaboration led by NASA…
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Wyvern Expands Dragonette Satellite Constellation by Leveraging Loft’s Space Infrastructure
Access to space is increasingly critical, and demand for reliable and efficient satellite data is at an all-time high. Wyvern is expanding its Dragonette constellation by using Loft’s network of satellites for the collection of large volumes of hyperspectral data. Building on a 2023 partnership, Wyvern is expanding their Dragonette constellation, leveraging Loft’s space infrastructure…
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ispace’s RESILIENCE Lunar Lander Completes Thermal Vacuum Testing Ahead of Mission 2
ispace, a global lunar exploration company, announced that the flight model of its HAKUTO-R Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing and remains on schedule for a Winter 2024 launch. The testing was completed at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center in Tsukuba, Japan, where the agency operates…
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NASA Selects SpaceX to Develop International Space Station US Deorbit Vehicle
NASA is fostering continued scientific, educational, and technological developments in low Earth orbit to benefit humanity, while also supporting deep space exploration at the Moon and Mars. As the agency transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home, it is crucial to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station…
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Intelsat Signs Contract with Starfish Space for Satellite Servicing Mission Beginning in 2026
Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, signed a contract for a Starfish Otter servicing vehicle to provide life extension services to an Intelsat geostationary satellite, beginning in 2026. This landmark agreement reinforces Intelsat’s commitment to utilizing satellite servicing technologies to maximize the value its satellites can provide to customers and…
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VIPs cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite factory
Sen. Maria Cantwell speaks at a ribbon-cutting event for Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite factory in Kirkland, Wash. (GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle) KIRKLAND, Wash. — Amazon gave U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and other VIPs a sneak peek at the company’s Project Kuiper satellite factory, where thousands of spacecraft are to be manufactured for a global…
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Terran Orbital Signs MoU with Hanwha Systems to Develop Advanced Solar and Satellite Solutions
Terran Orbital Corporation, one of the global leaders in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Systems. This MOU solidifies their strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts to develop state-of-the-art solar and satellite solutions through Hanwha Systems and…
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ReOrbit Selects Mynaric’s CONDOR Mk3 Terminal for UKKO Demonstration Mission
Mynaric, one of the leading providers of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, announced that it has been selected by ReOrbit to supply its CONDOR Mk3 terminal for the upcoming mission UKKO, aimed at demonstrating secure space-to-space and space-to-ground communication for Earth Observation. “At ReOrbit, we firmly believe that the space industry is now…