Tag: Launch Vehicle Platforms
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INNOSPACE Sets November 22 Launch for HANBIT-Nano SPACEWARD Mission
INNOSPACE announced that it is targeting 3:00 p.m. on November 22 (Brazil time) for the launch of its first commercial launch vehicle ‘HANBIT-Nano’, as part of the SPACEWARD mission. The target launch date was determined following an on-site safety inspection by the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) delegation and consultations with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).…
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Thales Alenia Space’s Sentinel-1D Launched on Ariane 6 from French Guiana
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace with an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. Sentinel-1D is part of Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union’s Space Programme. This program…
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Oman Unveils Spaceflight Framework to Enable Launch Operations
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to approve commercial space launch activities, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. Etlaq Spaceport, the region’s first commercial spaceflight hub, has welcomed the announcement, highlighting its significance in positioning Oman as a regional leader in the growing space economy, which aims…
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Beyond Gravity Rocket Nose Cone Celebrates Premiere on Japan’s H3 Rocket
On October 26, the H3 rocket developed by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan to the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket was loaded with the newly developed HTV-X supply spacecraft, which transported material to the ISS. Beyond Gravity was involved in this mission with two…
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INNOSPACE Receives Launch Authorization for First Commercial Launch Mission ‘SPACEWARD’
INNOSPACE announced that it has become the first private company to obtain a commercial launch authorization from the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). With this authorization, INNOSPACE has completed all approval procedures for the maiden launch of ‘HANBIT-Nano’ and has officially commenced preparations for the launch. The company has finalized the launch window for the ‘SPACEWARD’…
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Novaspace Projects $665 Billion in Satellite Build and Launch Activity
Novaspace launches the 28th edition of Satellites to Be Built and Launched, revealing a decade of record-breaking orbital growth. More than 43,000 satellites are expected to launch by 2035, averaging 12 satellites and 8 tons of payload every day. This surge is set to drive a $665 billion market in manufacturing and launch services, fueled…
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PLD Space Fast-Tracks MIURA 5 Enhancing Europe’s Space Lead
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, is advancing towards the final validation of its reusable MIURA 5 orbital launcher, developed in a record time of just two years. This unprecedented global achievement confirms the company’s industrial maturity and its ability to provide Spain and Europe with a new sovereign access to space. The development…
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Rocket Lab Secures iQPS Deal for Three Electron Launches
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has signed another multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), making Rocket Lab the primary launch provider to deploy the company’s commercial Earth-imaging constellation. The multi-launch contract includes three dedicated Electron missions that will launch no earlier than…
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Rocket Lab Partners with JAXA for Multiple Dedicated Electron Launches
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has signed a direct contract for two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signifying the criticality of Electron to international space agencies requiring responsive launch and dedicated access to space. Launching from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1…
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VayaSpace: Advancing Space Access with Sustainable Hybrid Rocket Technology
VayaSpace, a Florida-based space technology company, is transforming the aerospace industry with its innovative hybrid rocket propulsion systems and eco-friendly launch platforms. Headquartered on the Space Coast, the company focuses on sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for orbital and suborbital missions. VayaSpace combines advanced additive manufacturing with patented hybrid engine technology, aiming to make space…