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Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite
Arianespace, Europe’s long-standing primary launch provider, flew the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard the third Ariane 6 launch of 2025. The flight, only the fourth ever flown by the Ariane 6, successfully launched on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 21:02 UTC from ELA-4 at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guiana. All Ariane 6 flights…
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Intuitive Machines Acquires Satellite Manufacturer Lanteris, Formerly Maxar
Intuitive Machines has moved to acquire satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems, saying the acquisition makes the company into a vertically integrated, next-generation space prime. The deal is worth $800 million — $450 million in cash and $350 million in Intuitive Machines stock, subject to adjustment. The transaction is subject to approval and subject to close…
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A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
A pathfinder mission for Vast’s privately owned space station launched into orbit Sunday and promptly extended its solar panel, kicking off a shakedown cruise to prove the company’s designs can meet the demands of spaceflight. Vast’s Haven Demo mission lifted off just after midnight Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and rode a…
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A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
A pathfinder mission for Vast’s privately owned space station launched into orbit Sunday and promptly extended its solar panel, kicking off a shakedown cruise to prove the company’s designs can meet the demands of spaceflight. Vast’s Haven Demo mission lifted off just after midnight Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and rode a…
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A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
A pathfinder mission for Vast’s privately owned space station launched into orbit Sunday and promptly extended its solar panel, kicking off a shakedown cruise to prove the company’s designs can meet the demands of spaceflight. Vast’s Haven Demo mission lifted off just after midnight Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and rode a…
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MDA Space Joins as Strategic Partner by Investing $10 Million in Maritime Launch
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and Maritime Launch Services announced a $10 million equity investment by MDA Space in Maritime Launch Services for $0.223 per share. The MDA Space investment in Maritime Launch Services marks a key milestone in advancing Canada’s sovereign launch capability, strengthening the country’s…
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Space42 Adds Three SAR Satellites to Expand Foresight Constellation
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the successful launch of three SAR satellites in its Earth Observation (EO) constellation, Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5, into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Launched via integrator Exolaunch, the Foresight satellites successfully lifted off aboard…
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Point One Partners with TOTEM and Orange to Expand GNSS Network in Europe
Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, announced a strategic partnership with TOTEM, the industrial tower company, and Orange, a world-leading telecommunications operator, to accelerate the deployment of the largest GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) correction network across Europe. By leveraging TOTEM’s extensive portfolio of thousands of accessible high-level telecommunication towers and rooftops across…
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ST Engineering iDirect Powers Verizon Frontline’s Infrastructure Upgrade
ST Engineering iDirect, a leader in satellite communications, announced its continued partnership with Verizon Frontline to enhance its emergency response capabilities through a significant infrastructure upgrade. Verizon is upgrading its network to ST Engineering iDirect’s Intuition infrastructure, featuring DCR/DBR, a virtualized, cloud-native hub architecture. This modernisation reduces Verizon’s physical footprint at the teleport and once…
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Oman Unveils Spaceflight Framework to Enable Launch Operations
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to approve commercial space launch activities, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. Etlaq Spaceport, the region’s first commercial spaceflight hub, has welcomed the announcement, highlighting its significance in positioning Oman as a regional leader in the growing space economy, which aims…