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Mid-ignition issue forces a scrub of Falcon 9 launch with Astranis’ MicroGEO satellites
Four MicroGEO satellites from Astranis are integrated on a Falcon 9 payload adaptor prior to being incapsulate inside the payload fairings. Image: SpaceX Update Dec. 22, 8:45 p.m. EST (0145 UTC): SpaceX says “after further inspections of the launch vehicle and data review” the Falcon 9 launch of four satellites for Astranis is on hold.…
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The New Glenn rocket’s seven powerful engines may light up as soon as today
In a widely anticipated test, Blue Origin may ignite the seven main engines on its New Glenn rocket as soon as Thursday at Launch Complex-36 in Florida. This is the final test the company must complete before verifying the massive rocket is ready for its debut flight, and it is the most dynamic. This will…
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K2 Space to Build Mega Satellite for 2026 Mission to MEO
K2 Space won a U.S. Space Force contract to build its first ‘Mega’-class satellite for a planned launch to Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO). The mission, set for February 2026, is called “Gravitas.” The contract has a total value of $60 million and includes government funds, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) matching funds, and private funds, K2…
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SDA and SpiderOak To Advance Top-Level Security in Space Communications
SpiderOak, the leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions for next-generation space and tactical edge operations, announced that the Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded additional funding to its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract, to demonstrate the integration of USSF identity and access management (IDAM) software with the SpiderOak’s Platform protecting space systems. The contract extension reflects…
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K2 Space Secures $60M STRATFI Contract for Key MEO Satellite Mission
K2 Space, a team of experts developing large, high capability satellites at the price point and speed of small satellites, has signed a contract with the U.S. Space Force to launch its first Mega Class satellite on a mission code-named “Gravitas.” The contract, with a total value of $60 million, includes government funds, Small Business Innovation…
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AmpliTech Delivers Ultra-Low Noise Amplifiers to a Fortune 50 Satellite Systems Provider for LEO Connectivity
AmpliTech Group, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of state-of-the-art signal processing components for satellite, Public and Private 5G, and other communications networks, has announced the successful delivery of prototype high-frequency Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers (ULNAs) to a Fortune 50 satellite systems provider. These advanced amplifiers are engineered to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations,…
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ISS National Laboratory Supports the Launch of 100 Payloads in Low Earth Orbit
International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, has supported the launch of 110 payloads across seven missions, facilitating science and technology research and development (R&D) that pushes the limits of innovation. Projects sponsored by the ISS National Lab this year enabled advancements in biotechnology, fundamental science, advanced materials, in-space manufacturing, and other areas. Companies, academic institutions,…
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We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Solar cycle, Not a sunspot was stirring, not even a burst; The stockings were all hung by the corona with care, In hopes that the Parker Solar Probe would soon be there. Almost no one ever writes about the Parker Solar Probe anymore. Sure, the spacecraft…