Tag: Launch
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CASIS to Manage the International Space Station National Laboratory Through 2030
NASA has extended its Cooperative Agreement with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) to manage the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory through 2030. The ISS National Lab was established through an act of the U.S. Congress to open access and opportunity for researchers to leverage the unique space-based environment to…
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Kepler Communications Secures CSA Contract for Next-Generation Earth Observation Study
Kepler Communications announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to develop a concept study for Canada’s next-generation Earth observation satellite system. The award is part of the Government of Canada’s long-term investment to maintain sovereign access to critical satellite data and ensure continued leadership in Synthetic Aperture Radar…
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MDA Space Awarded Contract by CSA for RADARSAT Replenishment Satellite
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced it has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) valued at $44.7 million to procure and deliver critical long lead parts in support of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) replenishment…
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Inmarsat Maritime Launches NexusWave Evolution with ViaSat-3 Network
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, following the successful launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and in anticipation of the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite. As the two ViaSat-3 satellites are scheduled to enter service in 2026, NexusWave customers…
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Connector Technology by Enduralock Delivers Reliable & Repeatable Spaceflight Connections
Enduralock, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas (USA), develops mechanically locking fasteners and structural interfaces engineered for aerospace, defense and commercial applications. The company’s product suite centers on secure, vibration-resistant fastening mechanisms designed to maintain clamping force under extreme thermal, mechanical and dynamic loads. Within this portfolio, the Universal Connector represents one of Enduralock’s key contributions to…
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PLD Space Unveils Fully Integrated MIURA 5 Model Ahead of 2026 Orbital Debut
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has unveiled the first fully integrated MIURA 5 unit, the Qualification Model 1 (QM1), marking a decisive step forward in the orbital launcher validation campaign. This unit will enable the completion of full rocket subsystem testing, such as the first and second stages, under real conditions, to minimise…
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Isar Aerospace and ESA Sign Contract to Launch Mission Under the EU Horizon Program
Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch the ΣYNDEO-3 mission under the European Union’s In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation Programme (IOD/IOV). The launch will be carried out from Isar Aerospace’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway from Q4 2026. “Our launch manifest is filling rapidly, as…
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Arianespace Successfully Launches KOMPSAT-7 on Vega C Rocket
Arianespace successfully launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite. The mission, called “VV28”, was performed using an Arianespace-operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. KOMPSAT-7 was placed in Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 576 km. Spacecraft separation took place 44 minutes after lift-off. David Cavaillolès, Chief Executive Officer of Arianespace,…
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Deloitte Selects Spire to Provide Advanced Satellite Capabilities
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced that Deloitte has contracted with them to design, build and operate eight satellites. These satellites will support Deloitte’s on-orbit cyber payloads, as well as its space data capabilities for commercial and government clients. The mission consists of eight satellites with advanced radio…
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ISISPACE Deploys SpeQtre Quantum Tech Demonstrator for UK–Singapore Space Partnership
ISISPACE, an innovative satellite system integrator and space infrastructure provider offering turn-key solutions for space missions, has successfully launched SpeQtre, a quantum demonstrator mission led by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council’s RAL Space and Singapore’s SpeQtral. The lift-off took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California last Friday at 10:18 AM PT…