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Rocket Report: NASA finally working on depots, Air Force tests new ICBM
Welcome to Edition 8.05 of the Rocket Report! One of the most eye-raising things I saw this week was an online update from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center touting its work on cryogenic propellant management in orbit. Why? Because until recently, this was a forbidden research topic at the space agency, as propellant depots would…
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Dawn Aerospace Completes Qualification Of Radiation-Tolerant Electronics
Dawn Aerospace has completed the development and qualification of radiation-tolerant electronics for its SatDrive propulsion systems, paving the way for missions beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary (GEO) and Cislunar space. This milestone follows a rigorous testing campaign, including radiation test campaigns at leading facilities in the Netherlands and NASA’s Space Radiation Laboratory. Since…
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Gilat Secures $8 Million Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to Advance Strategic Military Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months.…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Launch for Advanced Research Aboard International Space Station
Four astronauts are set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission. Over the coming months, the crew will support research to produce stem cells in space, study engineered liver tissue, and advance in-orbit data processing. The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than 12:09 p.m. EDT…
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Frontgrade Unveils Compact PSM28 Power Module for SWaP-Constrained Aerospace Platforms
Frontgrade Technologies, a leading provider of high-reliability electronic solutions for space and national security missions, has released its new PSM28 Power Supply Module, a small form-factor, high-output solution engineered for SWaP-constrained platforms including unmanned aerial systems, small satellites, and electronic warfare systems. Designed for seamless integration into the VITA 90 VNX+ chassis, the rugged and…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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Berlin Space Technologies Advances Modular Satellite Solutions
Berlin Space Technologies (BST), headquartered in Germany, has established itself as a leading provider of small satellite solutions and space infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience and a robust in-house development capability, BST enables sovereign space access through scalable platforms, smart subsystems, and end-to-end mission support. The company is known for combining German engineering…
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Australia’s first orbital-class rocket stalled seconds after liftoff
Back-to-back engine failures doomed a privately developed Australian rocket moments after liftoff Tuesday, cutting short a long-shot attempt to reach orbit with the country’s first homegrown launch vehicle. The 82-foot-tall (25-meter) Eris rocket ignited its four main engines and took off from its launch pad in northeastern Australia at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) Tuesday.…
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India safely launches a $1.5 billion satellite for NASA
After more than a decade of development, NASA’s science leadership traveled to India this week for the launch of the world’s most expensive Earth-observation satellite. The $1.5 billion synthetic aperture radar imaging satellite, a joint project between NASA and the Indian space agency ISRO, successfully launched into orbit on Wednesday aboard that nation’s Geosynchronous Satellite…
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NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-11 mission to the ISS
NASA and SpaceX have launched the 11th operational crew rotation mission to the International Space Station under the Commercial Crew Program, Crew-11. Liftoff occurred at 11:43 AM EDT (15:43 UTC) on Friday, Aug. 1, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch was initially scheduled for Thursday, July 31, but,…