Tag: Launch
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Space Systems Command Successfully Delivers Final Spaceflight Ready Payload to Japan
Space Systems Command (SSC) successfully delivered the second and final spaceflight-ready payload to Japan, bolstering the U.S. Space Force’s contribution to integrated deterrence in the region and following through with Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations’ commitment to “Line Of Effort #3: Partner to Win”. The two Space Force payloads, developed by MIT…
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Sidus Space Expands Ground Station Coverage with Strategic Agreement with Leaf Space
Sidus Space, a Space and Defense-as-a-Service satellite company focused on mission-critical hardware manufacturing; multi-disciplinary engineering services; satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations; and in-orbit support is pleased to announce the execution of a significant service agreement with Leaf Space, a leading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions. This agreement implies a significant achievement…
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NASA to Select Second Lunar Lander Partner for Artemis Moon Mission
NASA will announce the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing system for the Artemis V Moon mission, during an event at 10 a.m. EDT Friday, May 19, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The human landing system will take astronauts to and from Gateway in lunar orbit to the surface and back to the…
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Astra Space Secures New Launch Contract Add-On From US Department of Defense
Astra Space, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a launch contract add-on for Rocket 4’s first test flight with the U.S. Department of Defense, facilitated by the Defense Innovation Unit. This award is an add-on to Astra’s existing contract with the DIU. Rocket 4 is designed for a nominal payload capacity of approximately 600…
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Rocket Lab to Launch Second NASA TROPICS to Deploy Storm Monitoring Constellation
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a provider of launch and space systems company, is preparing for the second of two dedicated Electron launches to deploy a constellation of storm monitoring satellites for NASA. The launch, called ‘Coming To A Storm Near You,’ is scheduled for lift-off no earlier than 17:30 on May 22nd NZST from Rocket…
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NASA to Provide Coverage for Axiom Mission 2’s Briefings, Events and Broadcast
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), the second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website will feature some prelaunch and launch activities, as well as docking operations. Liftoff is scheduled for…
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Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with Italian Space Agency for In-Orbit Servicing Demonstration Mission
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has won a €235 million contract from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design, develop, and qualify a spacecraft for a dedicated In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstration mission. Thales Alenia Space is leading a Temporary Grouping of Companies regrouping Leonardo, Telespazio, Avio and D-Orbit.…
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Triumph Provides Heat Exchangers for Life Support Systems in NASA’s Orion Capsule
Triumph Group, announced that its Systems, Electronics, and Controls business has completed work on the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) contract with Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business. TRIUMPH provided the heat exchangers included in the ECLSS, which is a system on the Orion Capsule. The Orion Capsule is mounted to the top…
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Dhruva Space to Develop Diverse Payloads for Distinct Space Missions
Dhruva Space is India’s first private space-tech company developing diverse payloads for distinct space missions. Its creating exceptional small satellite systems to help space exploration technology to meet human imagination and innovation. Dhruva’s vision is to provide faster, affordable, and reliable services. Products Satellite Platforms Scalable, modular platforms weighing from less than 1 kg upto…
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Fictiv and Heliospace Partner to Accelerate New Product Development for Space Technology
Fictiv announced its partnership with Heliospace to dramatically accelerate new product development for ground-breaking space technology. Heliospace is an agile aerospace company that produces flight hardware, systems engineering, and mission formulation services for NASA, nonprofits, and commercial customers for space missions. After years of working together, Fictiv has produced flight hardware for a variety of…