Tag: Launch
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General Atomics Advances Space Weather Intelligence for Tactical Operations and Resilience
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) completed the pre-ship review (PSR) for its advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload supporting the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s EO/IR Weather System (EWS) program, clearing the payload for spacecraft integration and positioning the company as a prime contractor delivering end-to-end space mission capabilities. The payload closes the two highest-priority Space-based…
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Astroport and Vermeer Partner to Develop “Lunar Iron” for Lunar Base Infrastructure
Astroport Space Technologies, a leader in lunar construction, announced at the 20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (ASCE Earth & Space 2026), a collaboration with global agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corporation to help in the development of autonomous construction machinery to aid in building a permanent human…
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BAE Systems Introduces Ascent Spacecraft for Advanced Orbital and Lunar Missions
BAE Systems has introduced the Ascent spacecraft, a new addition to the company’s Elevation spacecraft line that supports superiority and exploration missions across the space domain. Ascent spacecraft are designed to support dynamic space operations through advanced maneuverability capabilities, including refueling and high-thrust propulsion, while carrying multiple rideshare payloads. Exploration missions are supported by Ascent’s…
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Vast Space Unveils Large Docking Adapter at Space Symposium 2026
Vast, the company developing next-generation space stations, announced at the 41st Space Symposium the Large Docking Adapter, including its current development, its availability for purchase, and Vast’s plans to open-source its interface. Future space stations will use larger modules, have greater overall mass, and dock with a new generation of bigger crewed vehicles. New docking…
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Sidus Space Expands Existing Agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced the expansion of its existing agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings to build and deliver an additional StarVault orbital data storage payload. The amendment extends Sidus’ role in enabling the world’s first commercially operational space-based sovereign data storage service. The amendment expands the scope of Sidus’…
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United Launch Alliance Advances Amazon Leo Constellation with Successful Leo 5 Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 5 mission for Amazon lifted off on April 4 at 1:46 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission demonstrates the strong partnership between ULA and Amazon to accurately and rapidly launch and deliver innovative solutions for global…
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Kepler Communications Selected as Prime Contractor for ESA HydRON Element 3
Kepler Communications Inc. announced it has been selected as prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High-throughput Optical Network (HydRON) project. HydRON, within ESA’s Optical and Quantum Communications – Scylight program, will develop a high-throughput optical network enabling secure, real-time data transport across multiple orbits and between space and…
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Exolaunch to Deploy 39 Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 CAS500-2 Rideshare Mission
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services, will deploy 39 customer satellites (18 microsatellites and 21 cubesats) on the upcoming CAS500-2 rideshare mission with SpaceX, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket this spring. The mission underscores Exolaunch’s role as a core infrastructure provider within the global launch ecosystem, enabling more…
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Momentus Achieves Significant Milestones during Vigoride-7 Mission
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, shared a series of significant achievements in the ongoing Vigoride-7 mission, marking one of the most successful early-phase operations in the company’s history. Following separation from SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission at approximately 520 km altitude, the Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle powered…
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Deloitte’s Space Business Launches Two New Satellites Into Orbit
Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3, launched on March 29, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base to expand Deloitte’s on-orbit footprint. The new satellites carry payloads designed to increase space data collection capacity and help meet clients’ growing needs for space-based data and insights. Project Constellation enables the engineering and testing of a software-only, on-orbit cyber defense capability…