Tag: Launch
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Morpheus Space Partners with D-Orbit for In-Orbit GO-2 Demonstration Mission
Morpheus Space, a pioneering provider of in-space mobility products, is excited to announce a collaboration with D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics, to conduct an in-orbit demonstration mission on ION Satellite Carrier, the company’s orbital transfer vehicle. The upcoming mission will highlight the advanced capabilities of Morpheus’ next-generation electric propulsion system GO-2 in a dynamic…
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Orion Space Solutions Expands U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance In-Space Refueling
Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, announced that it has been awarded additional work from the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to support the Tetra-6 mission. The additional four-year award extends Orion’s Tetra-5 prime contract, and work on both missions will address the challenge of refueling in…
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Eutelsat and Q-KON Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat Group, announces a new multi-year agreement with Q-KON, a leading satellite solutions and services provider, to expand Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement will further accelerate the delivery of high-speed, low-latency connectivity to specialized and underserved businesses and communities, particularly in Southern Africa. The expanded agreement with Q-KON builds…
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Impulse Space Awarded BALISTA Contract by NRO to Advance Agile Space Technologies
Impulse Space, a company in the development of in-space transportation services, has been selected by the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL) as a recipient of a BALISTA (Broad Agency Announcements for Agile Launch Innovation and Strategic Technology Advancement) contract. This award is part of a strategic initiative to assess and evaluate…
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The key moment came 38 minutes after Starship roared off the launch pad
SpaceX launched its sixth Starship rocket Tuesday, proving for the first time that the stainless steel ship can maneuver in space and paving the way for an even larger, upgraded vehicle slated to debut on the next test flight. The only hiccup was an abortive attempt to catch the rocket’s Super Heavy booster back at…
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Plextek Unveils Groundbreaking mmWave Radar Technology for Enhanced Space Safety
Plextek, a consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. In their technical paper titled “Sensing in Space” Plextek showcases groundbreaking mmWave radar technology, designed to improve the safety and reliability of future space and…
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Quadsat Partners with CUSP Technologies to Bring Mobile Satellite Emulation Services to Africa
Quadsat, a pioneer in drone-based satellite network emulation, has joined forces with CUSP Technologies to provide cutting-edge satellite emulation services across Africa. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Quadsat launches its Global Service Partner Network, designed to make its innovative technology accessible to customers worldwide. Revolutionizing Satellite Network Optimization Quadsat’s platform uses drones integrated…
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SpaceX will try some new tricks on Starship’s sixth test flight
The sixth flight of SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket, set for takeoff on Tuesday from South Texas, will test the vehicle’s limits in new ways. Most importantly, SpaceX will attempt to briefly reignite one of Starship’s six Raptor engines in space. SpaceX tried this on Starship’s third launch in March but aborted the engine restart after…
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L3Harris Provides Optical System to NASA for Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
L3Harris Technologies, the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, has delivered the Optical Telescope Assembly (OTA) to NASA that serves as the critical “eye” for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope by providing precise and stable imagery. “L3Harris is helping shape the future of space exploration for NASA by providing a key technology that will assist astronomers…
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Northrop Grumman Advances Mission Robotic Vehicle for On-Orbit Satellite Servicing
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics LLC has received the robotics payload from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), including two robotic arms and electronics, for its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV). The delivery brings the company one step closer to delivering the first commercial spacecraft with robotic servicing capabilities for commercial and government satellites. In geosynchronous earth…