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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California
A streak shot of the Falcon 9 rocket as it flys away from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Feb. 10, 2025. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket its latest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday evening. The company stood…
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Boeing has informed its employees of uncertainty in future SLS contracts
The primary contractor for the Space Launch System rocket, Boeing, is preparing for the possibility that NASA cancels the long-running program. On Friday, with less than an hour’s notice, David Dutcher, Boeing’s vice president and program manager for the SLS rocket, scheduled an all-hands meeting for the approximately 800 employees working on the program. The…
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MSSA and 5GAA Collaborate on Integrating Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) are pleased to announce an alliance to advance global collaboration in the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), particularly focusing on Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to expanding the reach of mobile connectivity and addressing future…
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Starbase making progress on second launch pad
SpaceX is making progress on its next-generation orbital launch pad at Starbase, Pad B. This will be a massive upgrade for refurbishment and general pad reliability. So far, the Chopsticks have been installed on the tower, and there is tons of progress on the Tank Farm and the Flame Trench. Chopsticks SpaceX has been working…
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SpiderOak Wins AFRL Contract to Develop Control Plane for CASR
SpiderOak has won a new U.S. government contract as it looks to help the U.S. Space Force take advantage of commercial satellite capabilities. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) selected SpiderOak to enhance the Space Force’s ability to integrate commercial satellite networks during emergencies. SpiderOak received a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) to develop a secure,…
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Vast Completes Key Structural Tests for Haven-1 and Reschedules Launch to 2026
Vast Space has reached a major milestone in developing Haven-1, its first commercial space station, by completing critical structural tests. However, the company has also revised its launch schedule, pushing it back to May 2026 instead of the previously planned August 2025. Vast rapidly built the Haven-1 primary structure qualification article, the first U.S.-built space…