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Exolaunch – Accessing Space for Small Satellites
Exolaunch, an industry leader headquartered in Germany and further expanded to the US and France, is a premier global launch, deployment, mission management, integration and in-space logistics provider for small satellites. With a decade of flight heritage and over 520 satellites launched across 34 missions to date, Exolaunch leverages industry insight to tailor turnkey solutions…
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Swissto12 Launches HummingLink-SOTP Terminal for GEO Connectivity
Swissto12 released the HummingLink-SOTP, a terminal for Geostationary Orbit (GEO) connectivity that the company says combines a small form factor, high portability, quick deployment, and high-throughput. Swissto12 announced the new terminal on March 25. Swissto12 said it designed the HummingLink-SOTP for GEO satcom-on-the-pause (SOTP) connectivity. HummingLink-SOTP is first released in Ka-band (HummingLink-SOTP-Ka), and in different…
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Breaking New Ground in Deep Space with FreeFlyer® Astrodynamics Software
Commercial enterprises and government space agencies are preparing to significantly increase their presence in cislunar space. A key challenge in this expansion is understanding how to navigate and exploit the complex orbital dynamics that govern this region for effective mission design. Dr. Brian McCarthy of a.i. solutions® is at the forefront of tackling this challenge.…
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Stoke Space and Rocket Lab join Space Force’s national security launch program
An artist’s conception shows Stoke Space’s Nova rocket in flight. (Stoke Space Illustration) The U.S. Space Force has added Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space and California-based Rocket Lab USA to the list of providers for its $5.6 billion round of national security launches. Each company will receive a $5 million task order to assess its specific…
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Iceye Provides SAR Satellite Data to NATO Situation Center
Iceye announced Friday it will provide satellite data to the Situation Center at NATO HQ (SITCEN). The collaboration will give SITCEN access to Iceye’s capabilities, which Iceye said will enhance its ability to deliver data-driven assessments to decision-makers. Iceye has previously worked with multiple NATO allied and partner nations, supplying both data and satellite assets.…
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L3Harris’ Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motors Power US Missile Defense Test
L3Harris Technologies has debuted an advanced large solid rocket motor to power the company’s air-launched Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target vehicle. The new L3Harris solid rocket motor, named eSR-19, was part of a recent Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test that powered the target’s first and second stages. The test, designated as Flight Test Other-40…
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Fram2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of polar spaceflight
The four astronauts of the Fram2 mission stand atop the crew access tower at Launch Complex 39A during a pad visit in mid-February. From left to right: Eric Philips, Chun Wang, Rabea Rogge, Jannicke Mikkelsen. Image: Fram2 Update March 30, 1:12 a.m. EDT: SpaceX completed a static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket. Less…
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ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Secures U.S. Space Force Certification for National Security Missions
Following years of development and completing a comprehensive certification plan, including two successful certification missions, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket has been certified by the United States Space Force to fly National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions. “Thank you to all our customer partners who have worked hand-in-hand with us throughout this comprehensive…
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Space-Based Solar Power Will Fuel Transition to Net Zero, Space Solar CEO Says
With increasing demand for energy and the push to transition away from fossil fuels, space-based solar power is one of the solutions that could be part of the global energy future. U.K-based Space Solar is working to develop space-based solar power, with a goal of improving global energy security, and delivering clean, affordable energy. Martin…
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Rocket Lab Launches OroraTech’s Wildfire Detection Satellites in Record Time
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its latest mission within four months of contract signing for Germany-based global wildfire and detection company OroraTech. The ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Mahia, New Zealand at 4:30…