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Kratos Secures Contract for Sub-Orbital Vehicle Development with Corvid Technologies
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in the defense, national security, and global markets, announced the award of the Short/Medium Range Sub-Orbital Vehicle (SSOV) II contract as a partner to Corvid Technologies, LLC. The contract, awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, White Sands Detachment, will encompass the design, manufacture, and…
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SpaceX press on with pre-launch testing while working Ship issue mitigation
SpaceX continues to press on with pre-flight testing for Flight 9, while internally looking to resolve issues with the Ship that has resulted in the loss of the first two Block 2 vehicles. Ship 35 and Booster 16 – the potential pairing for Flight 9 – have been cryotested at the Masseys test site. Booster…
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Telesat Lightspeed: Leading the Next Generation of Satellite Connectivity
Telesat, a global leader in satellite communications, is set to redefine the future of broadband connectivity with its latest innovation, Telesat Lightspeed. This cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network is designed to deliver high-quality, low-latency broadband to users worldwide, marking a significant leap forward in satellite communication technology. With over 50 years of experience…
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If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?
Lately, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has taken an aggressive posture toward Europe. He has called for the United States to exit NATO, a strategic alliance that has been the bedrock of trans-Atlantic cooperation since the end of World War II. Musk has also championed right-wing populism that seeks to topple existing governments on the continent.…
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Momentus and Solstar Partners for On-Demand Communication for Space Systems
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, and Solstar Space, a U.S. space communications company making on-orbit WiFi communications available, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. Momentus and Solstar Space will collaborate to make new ways of operating in space possible by enabling their…
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New FCC Space Bureau Chief Promises to Modernize Licensing
Modernizing and simplifying the licensing of space operations by U.S. companies will be a priority for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump administration, the new leader of the commission’s Space Bureau told SATELLITE attendees at a Wednesday luncheon keynote on March 12. The FCC will also seek to free up more spectrum for…
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Space Force wants six kinds of space weapons—including anti-satellite lasers
DENVER—The US Space Force lacks the full range of space weapons China and Russia are adding to their arsenals, and military leaders say it’s time to close the gap. Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force’s chief of space operations, told reporters at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium last week that he wants…
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Quantum Space Introduces Life Extension Services for Satellite Operators
Quantum Space, a leader in advanced space operations, is launching its life extension services to enhance satellite mission longevity and operational efficiency. Leveraging its highly maneuverable Ranger spacecraft, these services include mission extension, orbital adjustment and refueling, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective satellite operations. This initiative aligns with Quantum Space’s commitment to…
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NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory Launches with BAE Systems’ Spacecraft Bus and Telescope
BAE Systems is celebrating the successful launch of NASA‘s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The observatory launched alongside NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. BAE Systems built the…