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Architecture Firm Looks to Satellite Data for More Resilient Urban Planning
Hungarian architectural firm Paulinyi & Partners is using satellite technology to improve its work in urban planning and says this collaboration can lead to more climate-resistant designs. In late 2023, the firm signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to participate in the ‘Space for Green Construction’ program. As part of the program,…
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Australia Cancels Satellite Effort With Lockheed Martin to Prioritize Multi-Orbit Solution
The Australian Ministry of Defence on Nov. 4 terminated its procurement activity with Lockheed Martin for a single communications satellite in favor of pursuing multiple spacecraft that could provide a more resilient communications capability for its military. Lockheed Martin’s Australia-based business in April 2023 was named the preferred bidder for the Australian Defence Satellite Communications System,…
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Rocket Lab Completes 12th Electron Mission of 2024 With Confidential Customer
Rocket Lab reached a new record for Electron missions in one year, launching its 12th mission of 2024 on Tuesday night from New Zealand. The Electron mission carried a single satellite to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial customer. The mission, named “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,” launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex…
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Gilmour Space touts permit for launch of Australia’s first orbital-class rocket
Gilmour Space Technology’s Eris Block 1 rocket pictured at the launchpad at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Australia. Image: Gilmour Space Spaceflight is gearing up to introduce commercial, orbital spaceflight to Australia in the coming months. On Tuesday, Gilmour Space Technologies announced it received a launch permit from the Australian Space Agency and the Minister…
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MDA Space Hires Guillaume Lavoie as New CFO
MDA Space has hired Guillaume Lavoie to the role of chief financial officer (CFO), the company announced Monday. Lavoie joins MDA Space from global food manufacturer Sofina Foods, where he served as executive vice president and CFO. Lavoie has experience with both large publicly traded and privately owned companies. He has worked for Pratt and…
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As it happened: SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon docks with the International Space Station
Watch the @SpaceX #Dragon cargo spacecraft approach the station and dock at 9:55am ET today to deliver over 6,000 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware to the Exp 72 crew live on @NASA+ now. https://t.co/z5EioO2GTf — International Space Station (@Space_Station) November 5, 2024 SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station to begin…
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SpaceRISE Consortium Secures EU Contract to Develop IRIS² Multi-Orbit Connectivity System
SpaceRISE, the consortium comprising Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, together with other core members, is pleased to announce it has been awarded by the European Commission to design, deliver, and operate IRIS², the European Union’s pioneering multi-orbit connectivity system. This milestone represents a crucial step towards establishing a secure, resilient, and autonomous communications infrastructure for Europe.…
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SSTL Wins UK Government Contract for Juno Satellite
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has won a new U.K. government contract worth 40 million pounds ($51.9 million) to build the Juno satellite for the UK Ministry of Defence. The new Juno satellite will support military operations, and will be designed and built in the U.K. The satellite will be able to capture daytime images…
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Redwire to Launch Investigations on SpX-31 to Improve Life on Earth and in Space
Redwire Space is launching new investigations with a wide array of Earth and space applications, from crystals for semiconductor components to plant growth for future astronauts, on SpaceX’s 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the ISS. Redwire’s Arthrospira-C photobioreactor, designed and built by Redwire for the European Space Agency, will be used to study…
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Astranis to Build Next-Gen Resilient GPS Satellites for U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command
Astranis announced their selection as a prime contractor for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) new Resilient GPS (R-GPS) program. Astranis is one of four awarded an agreement to produce design concepts for R-GPS’ Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation program. The R-GPS program was created by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall…