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Rocket Lab Prepares Mix of NASA and Commercial Satellites for its Next Launch
Rocket Lab USA, a launch and space systems company, is preparing to launch a mix of satellites for NASA and commercial satellite constellation operators in the coming days. The mission, named Baby Come Back, is scheduled for lift-off between 11:30–13:30 NZST on July 18th from Pad B at Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia…
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How much is SpaceX worth?
SpaceX’s value Finding SpaceX’s true value is a bit tricky as it is a private company. We have to gain insight from private sales of shares or funding amounts to learn the company’s total value. SpaceX is one of the most valuable private companies, even surpassing the conglomerate Koch Industries which literally has investments in…
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Is Space Crowded? Managing Traffic in Space With Chiara Manfletti of Neuraspace
Is space crowded? While space is infinite, space crowding is an important issue as the satellite industry launches more and more mass to orbit each year. This week, Chiara Manfletti, COO of space traffic management startup Neuraspace joins On Orbit to answer this and other critical questions about space sustainability. In this episode, she digs…
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Gilat Satellite Networks to Provide Cellular Backhaul for Internet Program in Mexico
Gilat Satellite Networks was awarded millions of dollars in orders for a cellular backhaul project in Mexico. The new orders are part of CFE Telecomunicaciones “Internet for All” program, a national development plan in Mexico. Global satellite and hub operators are working with Gilat, to use Gilat’s cellular backhaul solution to connect hundreds of 4G…
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Orbit to Integrate Airborne Terminals Across Viasat’s Ka-band Network
Orbit Communication Systems has signed a deal to integrate its airborne terminals with Viasat’s Ka-band network, which now includes the Global Xpress network following the Inmarsat acquisition. Orbit said the newly integrated system will result in terminals that can operate over the Viasat Ka-band network and Global Xpress network, as well as other Medium-Earth Orbit…
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NASA Selects New Artemis Instruments to Study Volcanic Terrain on the Moon
As part of NASA’s regular cadence of robotic lunar missions through Artemis, the agency has selected a new scientific payload to establish the age and composition of hilly terrain created by volcanic activity on the near side of the Moon. The DIMPLE instrument suite, short for Dating an Irregular Mare Patch with a Lunar Explorer,…
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Former astronaut says it’s “extremely important” to study artificial gravity
A little more than 15 years ago, astronaut Garrett Reisman was among a crew of seven who launched into orbit aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. The shuttle remained attached to the Space Station for nearly two weeks, but when the orbiter departed, it left Reisman behind for an extended stay. During his time at the station,…
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ISRO Successfully Launches India’s Third Moon Expedition Chandrayaan-3
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, and a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2. Chandrayaan-3 was launched onboard a Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3) rocket, ISRO’s heavy-lift launch vehicle from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14. Chandrayaan-3, which was…
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US Space Force Wants to Add a Third Launch Provider for NSSL Phase 3
While U.S. Space Force thus far has split National Security Space Launch (NSSL) between SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA), the service plans to have one more provider by the end of NSSL Phase 3 to guarantee Space Force can reach high-priority orbits when needed. “Based on industry feedback and the need to increase resiliency in the face…