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Space agencies around the world
There are currently 77 space agencies around the world, 16 of which have launch capabilities. The most notable being NASA but there are also important agencies in Russia, China, Europe, Canada, Japan, and India. Which are responsible for exploring space, conducting space research, and managing space programs. NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA…
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Japan’s first commercial launch explodes shortly into flight on second attempt
Space One had been planning Japan’s first private-sector orbital launch with the debut of its small satellite launcher — this was also to be the maiden flight from a new, dedicated, launch facility. The maiden flight of the new launcher was initially scrubbed during two attempts on March 9 and rescheduled on March 13 at…
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Astra Founders to Take the Company Private
The founders of Astra Space are taking the company private to avoid bankruptcy, less than three years after going public during the SPAC boom of 2021. Astra announced March 7 that co-founders CEO Chris Kemp and CTO Dr. Adam London, are taking the company private to acquire all shares of Astra stock not already owned…
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Slingshot Aerospace Plans UK Expansion
Slingshot Aerospace is coming to the United Kingdom and establishing a U.K. base to help win business with international government and commercial customers. Melissa Quinn will be the general manager of its international business. Quinn had been general manager of Slingshot Seradata, but is now taking on a more expanded role. The company announced these…
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MDA Rebrands to MDA Space
Canadian manufacturer MDA has rebranded to MDA Space, a move the company said positions it to lead in a new era of space innovation. MDA Space announced the rebrand on March 7. MDA Space has expanded its footprint in recent years and now has a workforce of more than 3,000 people across Canada, the United…
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Quantic Electronics to Showcase its RF and Microwave Solutions at SATELLITE 2024
Quantic Electronics announced that it will exhibit at the SATELLITE 2024 Conference and Exhibition, hosted in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, March 19th-21st. Representatives from Quantic and its businesses Quantic ECI, Quantic Ohmega Ticer, Quantic PMI, and Quantic TRM will be available at Booth #1438 to showcase our RF and microwave…
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After Astra loses 99 percent of its value, founders take rocket firm private
Astra’s long, strange trip in the space business is taking another turn. The company announced Thursday that it is going private at an extremely low valuation. Four years ago, the rocket company, based in Alameda, California, emerged from stealth with grand plans to develop a no-frills rocket that could launch frequently. “The theme that really…
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Teledyne e2v HiRel Introduces S-Band Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications
Teledyne e2v HiRel announced the availability of a rad-tolerant S-Band low noise amplifier, model TDLNA2050SEP that is ideal for use in demanding high reliability, space, and radar applications where low noise figure, minimal power consumption, and small package footprint are critical to mission success. This new LNA, developed on a 90 nm enhancement-mode pseudomorphic High…
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News from the Press Site: A roundup of the week’s space news
Join us for a roundup of the week’s space news with reporters covering the big stories. Spaceflight Now’s Will Robinson-Smith is joined by Irene Klotz, Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, and Richard Tribou, Space Reporter and Senior Content Editor for The Orlando Sentinel. Among the topics of discussion, the panel will talk about the…
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UK Space Leaders Talk Countering Cyber Threats
Farnborough, U.K. — On the second day of Space-Comm Expo in the United Kingdom, cyber and defense dominated the conversations as speakers addressed the growing threat of cyber attacks on space systems and how to counter attacks. Stefanie Grundner, consultant for the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) said the industry has been asking…