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China’s Long March-12B rocket completes successful maiden flight
China on Monday successfully launched the Long March-12B Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. The rocket blasted off at 4:40 p.m. (Beijing Time), sending a group of networking satellites destined for the Qianfan Constellation, also known as the Spacesail Constellation, into their preset orbits. The…
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Beyond Gravity Launches APPMAX2-XS Propulsion Pointing Mechanism for Small Satellites
Beyond Gravity, a leading space supplier, revealed a new product innovation. APPMAX2-XS is a next-generation electric propulsion pointing mechanism designed specifically for small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The new two-axis mechanism addresses key industry demands for reduced mass, rapid delivery, and flexible integration. “Our new mechanism delivers an exceptionally compact and mass-efficient solution…
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KSAT and Axelspace Expand Earth Observation Partnership for Microsatellite Services
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a global provider of integrated mission services, and Axelspace Corporation (Axelspace), a leading developer and operator of microsatellites, announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of Axelspace’s AxelGlobe Earth observation business. The partnership will enhance satellite observation frequency, strengthen operational capabilities and deliver faster, more continuous monitoring of…
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Redwire Corporation Secures ISS Space Agriculture Contract from Astrobiome Space
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded a contract from Astrobiome Space S.à r.l., a Luxembourg-based biotech company pioneering microbiome solutions for regenerative space agriculture, to grow strawberries and test Astrobiome Space’s proprietary soil enhancement product inside Redwire’s Greenhouse systems on board the International Space…
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Viasat Hybrid Satellite Platform Powers NOAA Aircraft with Lockheed Martin
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program. Under a subcontract reporting through its Communication Services segment, Viasat’s government SATCOM team will support Lockheed Martin’s delivery of two…
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Pilot Photonics Secures €1 Million ESA Contract for Space Photonics Development
Pilot Photonics, the leading Irish developer of integrated photonic engines, announces a new €1M contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for space-proofing the company’s Optical Frequency Generator Unit (OFGU). This effort aims to meet the demands of new satellite constellations, providing higher frequency bands, payload reconfigurability and lower size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C).…
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Telesat Develops Lightspeed LEO Network for Enterprise and Mission-Critical Connectivity
Telesat, a Canadian satellite communications company, is developing the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network to provide enterprise-grade broadband connectivity for telecommunications providers, governments, aviation operators, maritime users and enterprise customers. The network is designed to extend high-performance communications beyond the reach of traditional terrestrial infrastructure while delivering the reliability and operational flexibility required for…
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China launches two groups of internet satellites within 24 hours
China launched two groups of internet satellites within 24 hours, speeding up the in-orbit construction of one of its massive internet networks. At 7:39 pm Thursday, a Long March 6A carrier rocket blasted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, placing 18 communication satellites into their preset orbits for the Spacesail Constellation.…
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Aalyria to Support NASA’s Polylingual Experimental Terminal Mission
Aalyria, a leader in advanced aerospace communications and network orchestration, announced it has been selected by NASA to support enterprise service orchestration for the agency’s SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) Program, beginning with the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) mission. Under this agreement, Aalyria will deploy Spacetime in NASA’s operational cloud environment and provide a consolidated…
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NASA Targets 2028 Launch for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Demo
Can NASA deliver nuclear electric propulsion technology by 2028? NASA is implementing a streamlined management structure to accelerate development of its nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission, targeting a launch window in late 2028. The agency is consolidating oversight responsibilities to avoid the bureaucratic delays that have plagued previous technology demonstrators, with the mission representing a…