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NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 to begin flight to the International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A to begin the Crew-10 mission. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update March 14, 8:30 p.m. EDT: Dragon Endurance is making its way to the space station. Second time was the charm for NASA and SpaceX as they successfully launch the Crew-10 mission to the International…
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China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site
A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China’s Hainan Province in the early hours of Wednesday. The satellites, the fifth group of its kind, have entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the China Aerospace Science…
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China unveils new high-thrust engine for future space travel
A Chinese research team announced Monday that a space thruster has achieved full-power operation. The 100 kW high-thrust magnetoplasmadynamic thruster they tested is poised to pave the way for future space travel, with applications in interstellar journeys, interplanetary cargo transport and deep-space exploration. The engine is a plasma propulsion system, working by ionizing the propellant…
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Ubiqconn to Showcase Cutting-Edge Satellite Communication Solutions at Satellite 2025
Ubiqconn Technology, a leading provider of industrial Internet of Vehicle (IoV) and embedded Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, is excited to announce its participation at Satellite 2025 in Washington DC, from March 11th to 13th. As one of the industry’s premier events, Satellite 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for discovering the latest advancements in satellite…
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Launchers Work to Ramp Up Cadence to Capitalize on Surging Demand for Access to Space
After years of waiting in the wings, three new rockets finally made their debuts over the last 15 months as the industry saw the first launches of the Vulcan, Ariane 6, and New Glenn rockets. This year’s launch panel at SATELLITE took place at a critical time as launch providers prepare for a pivotal year…
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SES and Lynk Global Announce Strategic Partnership for Direct-to-Device (D2D) Services
SES and Lynk Global have announced a strategic partnership to address the high-growth direct-to-device (D2D) segment. As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding for Lynk Global’s D2D constellation and provide a suite of integrated services that will enhance Lynk Global’s capabilities, which include: MEO-Relay allowing D2D providers to route traffic between…
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Orbit Communications Systems Unveils OrBeam MIL ESA for Seamless Multi-Orbit SATCOM
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of maritime, land, and airborne SATCOM solutions, tracking ground stations, and mission-critical communication systems, is set to unveil its new OrBeam MIL Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) at Satellite DC 2025. This cutting-edge phased array antenna is designed to meet the growing demand for continuous, reliable satellite communications…
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Comtech Secures $26 Million in Sole Source Contracts from L3Harris
Comtech Telecommunications, a global communications technology leader, announced that L3Harris awarded the Company multiple sole source follow on contracts valued in excess of $26 million. These contracts facilitate the delivery of Comtech designed and manufactured modem technologies supporting the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Anti-Jam Modem. A3Ms are at the forefront of providing cutting-edge…
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is the new leader of Relativity Space
Another Silicon Valley investor is getting into the rocket business. Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has taken a controlling interest in the Long Beach, California-based Relativity Space. The New York Times first reported the change becoming official, after Schmidt told employees in an all-hands meeting on Monday. Schmidt’s involvement with Relativity has been quietly…
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SDA Pushes Satellite Manufacturers, Suppliers to Adapt to Faster Development Cycles
The Space Development Agency’s (SDA) rapid pace is driving strategic business lessons for the satellite industry, experts said in a discussion on Monday at SATELLITE 2025. Paula Trimble, the policy cell director for the SDA, explained that when the SDA was created almost six years ago, it was intended to be a constructive disruptor. “Not…