Tag: Launch
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Northrop Grumman Completes Space Launch System’s First BOLE Solid Rocket Motor Segment
Northrop Grumman Corporation completed the first Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) motor segment for the next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket booster. BOLE adds nearly five metric tons of payload capacity for SLS Block 2 Moon and Mars missions above the enhancements already in work for the SLS Block 1B configuration slated to…
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ISRO Successfully Completes Human Rating of CE20 Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan Program
ISRO has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions, with the completion of the final round of ground qualification tests on February 13, 2024. The final test was the seventh of a series of vacuum…
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South Africa’s PyraLink Aerospace Leads the Nation’s Journey into Space
South Africa has long been known for its rich cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and vibrant history. However, in recent years, the country has begun to make a name for itself in a whole new frontier — the space industry. With the emergence of a private launch company, PyraLink Aerospace, the country is poised to conquer…
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Blue Origin Debuts New Glenn Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle at Launch Pad
Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle successfully rolled out and upended for the first time on the pad at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This milestone represents the first view of the advanced heavy-lift vehicle, which will support a multitude of customer missions and Blue Origin programs, including returning to the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis…
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ESA’s Second European Remote Sensing Satellite Returns to Earth
ESA’s second European Remote Sensing (ERS-2) satellite has reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite returned at 18:17 CET (17:17 UTC) on 21 February 2024 between Alaska and Hawaii. ERS-2 was launched almost 30 years ago, on 21 April 1995. Together with ERS-1, it provided invaluable long-term data on Earth’s land surfaces,…
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ATLAS Space Operations Supports VICTUS NOX Mission with Ground Support Services
ATLAS Space Operations, one of the leading Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) providers, was contracted by Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, to support Space Systems Command’s VICTUS NOX program, demonstrated its rapid onboarding ability across a global network during the record-setting U.S. Space Force Tactically Responsive Space mission. ATLAS provided its global ground…
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Terran Orbital’s CAPSTONE Nanosatellite Surpasses 450 Days of Lunar Operations
Terran Orbital Corporation, a global company in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced that its 12U nanosatellite built for Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) mission in support of NASA, has surpassed 450 days in orbit around the moon. Launched June 28, 2022, the space…
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Rocket Lab Set to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia
Rocket Lab USA, a global company in launch services and space systems, announced it will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024. The NROL-123 mission, called ‘Live and Let Fly’, will be Rocket Lab’s first launch…
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Above to Launch Proprietary Materials to the ISS for Experiments and Tests
Above: Space Development Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Above: Orbital, will be testing the performance and durability of its proprietary materials in low orbit, aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-19) mission in March, flown by SpaceX Dragon resupply mission, SPX-30. Above: Orbital is developing…
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Antaris Expands Space Technology with More Clients Using the Antaris Cloud Platform
Antaris, one of the leading software platforms for space missions, had a pivotal 2023, launching its first demonstration satellite, raising additional capital, expanding its customer base, and solidifying its position as an innovative player in the space industry. JANUS-1 Mission: A Proven Success In February 2023, Antaris marked a historic moment with the successful launch…