Tag: Launch
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LeoLabs Launches Delta AI-Powered Threat Detection System for Space Security Missions
LeoLabs, the world’s leading mission partner for persistent Orbital Intelligence, announced the launch of LeoLabs Delta, its AI-powered, advanced threat detection and characterization system designed for U.S. and Allied national security missions. Delta replaces LeoLabs’ previous space domain awareness (SDA) solution, LeoGuard, by delivering more comprehensive, actionable intelligence. Built for the next era of space…
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European Investment Bank Provides €30 M Loan to PLD Space for MIURA 5 Rocket Development
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €30 million venture debt loan with PLD Space, an international space transportation company headquartered in Elche, Spain, to support the final development stage of MIURA 5, the company’s rocket designed to deploy small satellites into orbit. The operation represents the EIB’s first direct investment in small launchers for…
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Exolaunch to Launch Eight Satellites for JAXA on Rocket Lab Electron Mission
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services, will deploy eight customer satellites on the upcoming Kakushin Rising mission led by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). For this mission, Exolaunch’s EXOpod NOVA deployers have been selected to provide satellite deployment services, supporting the safe and precise release of the spacecraft…
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SFL Missions Advances Scalable Multi-Class Satellite Platforms Portfolio
SFL Missions Inc. continues to expand its satellite platform portfolio, delivering cost-effective, high-performance spacecraft solutions across a wide range of mass classes, from nanosatellites to larger small satellites. With a focus on flexibility, scalability and mission adaptability, the company designs, builds and operates satellites that support diverse applications including Earth observation, communications, RF geolocation, scientific…
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Planet Labs Ships Three Additional Pelicans to Launch Site
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the shipment of three Pelican satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ahead of their launch aboard the upcoming CAS500/2 rideshare mission with SpaceX. By launching these satellites to orbit, Planet will further expand the Pelican fleet’s industry-leading capabilities…
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Ursa Major Concludes Next Phase of Manufacturing and Scaling Plan
Ursa Major has completed a milestone phase of its manufacturing and scaling plan, marking a decisive step in the company’s transition from a propulsion-focused innovator to a prime contractor delivering affordable, advanced weapons systems at scale. With expanded machining and additive production capacity now online, a newly activated solid rocket motor test site and investments…
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Astroscale Japan Unveils ISSA-J1 Mission to Inspect Retired Satellites in Orbit
Astroscale Japan, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc, the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has unveiled the client satellites and concept of operations for its ISSA-J1 mission, scheduled for launch in 2027, which will inspect two retired Japanese satellites in orbit. The mission represents a major step forward…
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L3Harris Technologies Drives First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years
L3Harris Technologies has successfully powered the historic launch of the Artemis II mission, providing propulsion and avionics for the first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years. “Artemis II marks a new era in human space exploration with the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft,” said Christopher…
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Phantom Space Acquires Thermal Management Technologies to Advance Orbital Data Centers
Phantom Space Corporation, a leader in responsive space transportation, announced it has completed the strategic acquisition of Thermal Management Technologies, a pioneer in advanced satellite thermal components. The acquisition strengthens Phantom’s vertical integration strategy and directly supports the rapid development of Phantom Cloud, the company’s orbital data center constellation. TMT brings decades of proven success…
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Renesas’ Radiation-Hardened ICs Launch on NASA’s Artemis II Crewed Lunar Mission
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its radiation-hardened (rad-hard) ICs are being used in NASA’s Artemis II mission, which successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1. The first crewed mission around the moon in decades, Artemis II represents a major milestone in NASA’s plans to…