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MDA Space Orders $10M Worth of Chips and Engineering from SatixFy
SatixFy Communications secured an approximately $10 million order from MDA Space for engineering models, space-grade chips, and additional engineering work, SatixFy announced on Monday. This includes a purchase order for $6.7 million for engineering models and space-grade chips. It also includes an authorization to proceed agreement for an additional $3.5 million for engineering work. SatixFy…
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China launches new satellites
China on Saturday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite into space. The rocket blasted off at 12:11 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and sent the Gaojing-3 02 satellite into the preset orbit. The mission also launched the Tianyan-23 satellite. It was the 564th…
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SpaceX sets new launchpad turnaround record with Saturday sunrise launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at sunrise to begin the Starlink 12-16 mission on March 15, 2025. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update March 15, 8:41 a.m. EDT: SpaceX confirmed deployment of the 23 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched its latest batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at sunrise Saturday morning.…
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When is the next lunar eclipse?
Image: Jared Locke The Moon’s point of view during Friday’s lunar eclipse (aka a solar eclipse). Image: Firefly
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To avoid the Panama Canal, Relativity Space may move some operations to Texas
As he consolidates control over Relativity Space, new owner and chief executive Eric Schmidt is planning significant changes at the launch company, including a likely move to the Lone Star State. Schmidt’s recent acquisition of the California-based company, which has largely evolved away from its 3D-printing origins to becoming a more conventional rocket developer, has…
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Airbus Awards Rocket Lab Contract to Power OneWeb Constellation for Eutelsat
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced its selection by Airbus Constellation Satellites to provide high-efficiency, space-grade solar panels for 100 OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for Eutelsat Group. OneWeb satellites are designed to provide high-speed, low-latency global Internet access to remote and underserved areas. Rocket Lab will provide…
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What happens when DEI becomes DOA in the aerospace industry?
Last month a nonprofit that recognizes exceptional undergraduate women and gender minorities with space and aviation internships, the Brooke Owens Fellowship, announced its latest class of “Brookies.” This ninth class of 45 students was selected from more than 400 applications, and they will fan out to aerospace companies across the country, from large firms such…
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Dawn Aerospace to Provide Reditus Space with Propulsion for On-Orbit Manufacturing Satellite
Dawn Aerospace, a global leader in green in-space propulsion, has announced a new partnership with Reditus Space Inc, marking it Dawn’s first venture supporting on orbit manufacturing applications in space. Reditus Space is a company focused on developing reusable satellites for zero-gravity manufacturing, particularly in materials, pharmaceutical and biologics, leverage the unique manufacturing opportunities that…
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Athena landed in a dark crater where the temperature was minus 280° F
The Athena spacecraft was not exactly flying blind as it approached the lunar surface one week ago. The software on board did a credible job of recognizing nearby craters, even with elongated shadows over the terrain. However, the lander’s altimeter had failed. So while Athena knew where it was relative to the surface of the…
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Rocket Report: ULA confirms cause of booster anomaly; Crew-10 launch on tap
Welcome to Edition 7.35 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX’s steamroller is still rolling, but for the first time in many years, it doesn’t seem like it’s rolling downhill. After a three-year run of perfect performance—with no launch failures or any other serious malfunctions—SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has suffered a handful of issues in recent months.…