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Building the Future of Infrastructure in Space With Dr. Ariel Ekblaw of Rendezvous Robotics
In-space manufacturing on a large scale is a capability that has seemed like science fiction but is now moving closer to reality. Rendezvous Robotics, which came out of stealth mode last month, is one startup working on the challenge of how we will build a future in space. This episode of On Orbit features co-founder…
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Launch Roundup: China to launch crew to Tiangong, India to launch new naval satellite
Six missions comprise the worldwide launch manifest this week, including a crewed launch from China and a new naval satellite for the Indian Navy. SpaceX is set to kick off the week with three back-to-back Starlink missions from its pads in California and Florida. Later in the week, China will launch the crewed Shenzhou 21…
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NSG CEO Martijn Blanken Talks AI, D2D, and Sovereignty in NSG’s Strategy for 2026
Saudi Arabia’s flagship space company, Neo Space Group, has grown quickly since it was established around 18 months ago, making acquisitions in Earth Observation (EO) and in-flight connectivity (IFC). In this interview, NSG CEO Martijn Blanken, discusses how the overall landscape has changed since the formation of NSG and the technologies and trends influencing NSG’s…
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Thales Alenia Space Supports Spain’s Space Leadership with Participation in SpainSat NG II Satellite
The Spanish secure communications satellite SpainSat NG II, successfully launche by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, will provide services to the Armed Forces and international organizations such as the European Commission and NATO, as well as to the governments of allied countries. The SPAINSAT NG system will ensure secure communications for the…
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Quantum Dynamics Secures US Patent for Breakthrough Propellant-Free Drive System
Quantum Dynamics Enterprises announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially issued U.S. Patent No. 12,424,887, covering the company’s breakthrough Centrifugal Impulse Drive (CID) — the world’s first patented mechanical propulsion system capable of generating thrust without propellant or exhaust gases. The CID represents a major innovation in the field of…
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China successfully launches new satellite
China on Sunday sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in its southwestern Sichuan Province. The Gaofen-14 02 satellite was launched at 11:55 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. This satellite is capable of efficiently acquiring high-precision stereo imagery on a…
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Requtech Launches SATCOM Hub Retrofit Program
Requtech AB has announced the launch of its SATCOM hub retrofit program, beginning with a full Ka-band upgrade in a NATO country. This initiative is being carried out in close partnership with a leading hub operator, marking a strategic expansion of our capabilities, from advanced antenna systems to full infrastructure support aimed at modernising SATCOM…
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Orion Spacecraft Concludes Major Stacking Milestone Ahead of Artemis II Mission
NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team recently joined and connected the Lockheed Martin-developed Orion spacecraft with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the upcoming Artemis II mission. The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity by its astronaut crew, was transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, where it was lifted atop the…
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Astrobotic Technology Delays Griffin-1 Lunar Mission to July 2026
Astrobotic has announced a new target launch window of July 2026 for its Griffin-1 commercial lunar lander mission, an update that shifts the Falcon Heavy launch from its previous timeline. The delay is intended to provide engineers with the necessary time to finalize propulsion system integration and qualify the lander’s engines. The Griffin-1 mission, part…
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Opening of International Loan Applications for Chang’E-5 Lunar Research Samples (2025)
Preparations for the Chang’E-5 lunar research samples have now been completed. Relevant information is hereby released online, and international loan applications are formally opened. Applicants may either log on to the official website of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) (https://www.cnsa.gov.cn/english/index.html) to access details, or log directly into the Lunar Sample Release System (http://124.17.81.212:8081/moondataEng). Please follow…