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Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Joins Starlab Space Board of Directors
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is joining the board of directors for Starlab Space, the joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus. The company is designing and building the free flying, commercial space station Starlab. Bridenstine led NASA from April 2018 to January 2021. His tenure at the agency included introducing NASA’s human lunar exploration…
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D-Orbit Secures €100 Million in Funding to Advance Space Logistics Services
D-Orbit, a leading global provider of cutting-edge inspace logistics services, announced the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, raising about €100m. This funding round, which is one of the largest ever for a European Space Tech company, follows D-Orbit’s stellar 2023, which saw it deliver triple-digit yearly revenue growth since 2021, win…
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Safran to Equip LeoStella’s Satellite Platform with High-Performance GNSS Receiver
LeoStella is pursuing its partnership with Syrlinks, a Safran Electronics & Defense company. The Rennes, France-based company will equip LeoStella’s latest-generation of LS-300 satellite buses with its high-performance, resilient N-SPHERE GNSS receiver for low-Earth orbit applications. This latest contract further strengthens the collaboration between Syrlinks, a global leader in radiocommunication and geolocation systems for the…
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Global Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability Extends AUKUS Alliance Collaboration
Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) that will track objects in the geosynchronous orbit, protecting critical U.S. and allied satellites. DARC is a global network of three advanced ground-based sensors to be operated in collaboration with AUKUS alliance partners, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Leaders from…
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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites on West Coast Falcon 9 flight
A Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on SpaceX’s fourth mission of 2024. Image: SpaceX. Update 4:20 a.m. EST: Successful launch and landing of the Falcon 9. SpaceX was finally able to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from California early Sunday morning after a delay caused by high upper-level winds. The launch,…
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What to Watch for in the Smallsat Industry in 2024
2024 should be a remarkable year of achievements in the space industry. I’m excited by several activities converging in the aerospace industry and how they will affect satellite manufacturing. A few pivotal trends will play important roles: technology advancements in material and production capabilities, regulatory shifts, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the continued importance…
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ABS CEO Amit Somani Leaves Role
ABS (Agility Beyond Space) is now looking for a new CEO. In its latest full year results, the operator made the surprise announcement that CEO Amit Somani is leaving immediately for personal reasons. Somani was only appointed in September 2022, and gave his first interview in the role to Via Satellite in November last year.…
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Gilat Unveils New Brand Identity Embracing the New Space Revolution Commitment
Gilat Satellite Networks, a global company in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced the launch of a new brand identity embracing the company’s commitment to the new space revolution and reflecting the company’s vision of the right of all people to be connected. The new brand identity, with a newly designed logo inspired by…
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Quectel Certifies IoT Chip for Skylo’s Satellite Network
IoT solutions provider Quectel Wireless Solutions has certified its satellite-compatible module, the CC660D-LS, for use on Skylo’s network. This certification enables IoT and satellite connectivity for any standard device that incorporates the module. The CC660D-LS module supports two-way communication in L-band, S-band, and Band 23 connections. It is equipped to support 3GPP Release 17 IoT…
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Northrop Grumman’s Solid Rocket Boosters Power ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Maiden Launch
Two of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s extended-length, 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) solid rocket boosters helped power the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Rocket and the first certification (Cert-1) mission. The GEM 63XL boosters are the longest monolithic, single-cast solid rocket boosters ever manufactured and flown. The launch represents the first flight of…