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Space Shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in new exhibit at California Science Center
After 25 flights, Space Shuttle Endeavour is set to complete its next mission of education. On June 25, the California Science Center unveiled the shuttle in its final display configuration, poised vertically for “launch” with an attached external tank (ET) and twin solid rocket boosters (SRBs). While the exhibit is not set to open until…
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ISISPACE Expands Custom Small Satellite Solutions for Diverse Space Missions
ISISPACE continues to support the growing global small satellite sector through the portfolio of mission-ready satellite solutions designed for commercial enterprises, research organizations, universities and government institutions. By combining flight-proven satellite platforms, modular spacecraft architectures and integrated engineering services, the company delivers turnkey SmallSat solutions designed to a broad range of mission objectives, from Earth…
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Pegasus Launch Set to Deploy Servicer Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift Observatory
This weekend, a Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket is set to launch a servicing spacecraft in a mission to reboost NASA’s Swift Observatory before it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. Pegasus will launch Katalyst Space’s LINK robotic servicing spacecraft, which will rendezvous with Swift and boost the observatory to a higher altitude. If successful, this mission will be…
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Spire Global Delivers 10 Satellites for SpaceX Transporter-17 Mission
Spire Global, a global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence powered by the own multipurpose satellite constellation, announced that 10 satellites have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ahead of launch aboard the upcoming Transporter-17 rideshare mission with SpaceX. Integrated via Exolaunch, the satellites will serve a range of customer missions including…
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Amazon Leo Expands Into Construction Sector Through Hitachi Machinery Connectivity Deal
Amazon Leo has entered the construction sector through a new agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery, as Amazon prepares for the initial rollout of its low Earth orbit satellite internet service later this year. The companies announced on Wednesday that Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin deploying portable Amazon Leo satellite terminals at construction sites in the…
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SFL Missions Begins Phase A Study for ESA Moonraker Lunar Mapping Project
SFL Missions is a member of the team led by Prime Contractor NUVIEW GmbH selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct the Moonraker Phase A study. SFL Missions is the spacecraft team member responsible for developing the small satellite platform that will host the laser scanning (LiDAR) payload. SFL is also performing mission…
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BAE Systems to Build Satellite Buses for Vantor’s High-Resolution Vantage Imaging Constellation
BAE Systems will manufacture the satellite buses for Vantor’s new Vantage Earth observation satellites, with the first two spacecraft expected to begin operations by 2029 under a partnership announced by the companies on Wednesday. The agreement marks the latest collaboration between the companies as Vantor expands its commercial imaging satellite capabilities with a new generation…
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Infleqtion Teams With Voyager in New Quantum Space Initiative
A group of companies and organizations including Infleqtion, Voyager Technologies, Monarch Quantum, Armada, and the University of Colorado Boulder have joined forces to move the U.S.’s quantum space ambitions forward. This week, the partners announced America’s Quantum Space Initiative, to position the U.S. as a global leader in quantum tech. The initiative is designed to foster collaboration…
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NorthStar Develops Space Data Services for Traffic & Domain Awareness
NorthStar Earth & Space is developing a portfolio of Space Data Services designed to improve safety, sustainability, and operational awareness across increasingly congested orbital environments. Through the Skylark constellation and data-driven analytics platform, the company aims to provide precise and timely Navigation Assistance from launch through de-orbit operations, alongside Change Detection Services, Space Object Tracking,…
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Mitsubishi Electric Contracts MDA Space for Digital Payload for Japanese Defense Satellite
MDA Space secured a significant contract to support a next-generation defense communications satellite for Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has contracted the Canadian manufacturer to build the digital payload, antennas, and various subsystems for a communications satellite that will replace Japan’s Kirameki-2 milsatcom satellite. The Japan Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Electric the prime contract in…