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Rocket Lab’s Electron Launches Astroscale’s ADRAS-J Satellite for Space Cleanup
Astroscale’s ADRAS-J spacecraft, launched aboard a Rocket Lab Electron from New Zealand’s Launch Complex 1, aims to rendezvous with and inspect a spent upper stage in low Earth orbit, setting the stage for its eventual removal. This mission marks Rocket Lab’s second launch of the year, following the deployment of four satellites for NorthStar Earth…
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Launch Marks Success for JAXA’s Space Program Revival
Japan achieved a significant milestone in its space program with the successful launch of its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. This launch comes as a redemption after the setback of the rocket’s failed inaugural flight last year. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has seen a recent string of successes, including the “pinpoint” touchdown…
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Executives Call for Congressional Action to Prevent Potential Gap in Low Earth Orbit Presence
Executives representing two companies involved in the development of commercial space stations have urged NASA and Congress to take fiscal and policy measures to prevent a potential gap in human presence in low Earth orbit (LEO), expressing concerns that such a gap could result in a loss of leadership to China. During a hearing…
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Kremlin Responds to U.S. Claims on Space Nuclear Capabilities with Openness to Dialogue
The Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, expressed Russia’s readiness to collaborate with the United States on the development of anti-satellite weapons, as reported by TASS on Friday. This statement comes amidst rising tensions following rumors regarding Russia’s purported new nuclear capabilities in space. In response to the U.S. warning about Moscow’s alleged advancements in space-based…
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Russia Launches Supply Rocket to International Space Station Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
On Thursday, Russia initiated the launch of a supply rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing one of the few remaining collaborative efforts between Russia and the United States despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia’s offensive against Ukraine. The Soyuz-2 rocket, carrying the Progress MS-26 cargo ship, lifted off from the…
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Viasat Completes First Satellite Broadband Upgrade for U.S. Military Sealift Command
Viasat has successfully carried out the initial satellite broadband upgrade aboard a Military Sealift Command vessel, marking a significant milestone in its broader initiative. The project, encompassing a total of 105 vessels, is part of a contract valued at $578 million, initially secured by Inmarsat in 2022 prior to its acquisition by Viasat. The…
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India Successfully Launches INSAT-3DS Meteorological Satellite
India achieved another milestone in its space exploration efforts with the successful launch of the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite. The satellite was launched aboard a 51.7-meter-long Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The GSLV lifted off at 7:05 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 17, delivering the INSAT-3DS into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The…
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Sidus Space Successfully Integrates NASA ASTRA Engineering Unit into LizzieSat FlatSat
Sidus Space, a Space, and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, announced that it has completed the integration and testing of the NASA ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Engineering Unit into the Company’s LizzieSat FlatSat located at the Sidus Integration Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Sidus team successfully completed extensive integration testing and communications with…
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SpaceX performs double launch from Florida, including the US’ next lunar landing attempt
SpaceX launches two missions in a matter of hours While other companies are working on catching up to SpaceX rocket capabilities, cost, and reusability, one thing that the company is and most likely will be king at for a while is rapid launches. Unlike many of there launchers, SpaceX operates two launch pads at Florida’s…
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JAXA reaches orbit on the second launch of H3
Japan’s H3 rocket made a second attempt to reach orbit on Saturday, 11 months after it failed during its maiden flight. The rocket successfully sent a mass simulator and two small satellites to the same 669-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit it targeted on the previous mission. Liftoff commenced at 00:22 UTC (9:22 AM local time) from Launch…