Tag: Launch
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AVIO Signs Three Launch Contracts with ESA Under The European Flight Ticket Initiative
Avio announces the signing of three launch service contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the “Flight Ticket” initiative, jointly promoted by ESA and the European Commission. The programme is designed to offer European companies and institutions the opportunity to test and validate new technologies in space. This significant milestone reinforces Avio’s strategic role in…
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Tendeg Launches Innovation Drive Complex to Expand Deployable Space Antenna Production
Tendeg, a leading provider of deployable antenna systems for space applications, has completed the construction of its new 120,000-square-foot complex designed specifically to scale production of high-performance RF apertures for spacecraft. The Innovation Drive facility, situated in Colorado’s aerospace hub, is now in the operational build-out phase and will soon support multiple ongoing programs in…
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Elbit Systems’ JUPITER Space Camera Successfully Launched Aboard the NAOS
Elbit Systems has announced the successful launch of its advanced JUPITER space camera aboard the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) satellite, supporting a wide span of Earth observation missions, including military operations, environmental monitoring, and scientific research. The NAOS satellite, manufactured by OHB Italia, was launched on August 26th from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California,…
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Isar Aerospace Signs Launch Contracts with ESA and European Commission
Isar Aerospace has secured two launch service agreements with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission as part of the Flight Ticket Initiative. The contracts mark the first launch agreements between a privately funded European launch service provider and European institutions, setting a precedent for future institutional launches aboard Isar Aerospace’s launch vehicle…
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Aerospacelab Advances Space Tech with Scalable Satellite Platforms and Payload Integration
Aerospacelab, Founded in 2018, has its headquarters at Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, with additional offices in Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland), and a U.S. branch in Palo Alto, California. Aerospacelab is guided by the motto “Make Access to Space Simple so our Customers can Succeed on Earth.” Aerospacelab specializes in end-to-end satellite solutions, delivering agility, scalability, and integrated…
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Mobile Satellite Services Association Releases White Paper on Direct-to-Device Satellite Services
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) announced the release of its white paper, Spectrum Management Considerations for D2D Services, providing a resource for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) seeking to expand coverage to effectively address underserved and unserved areas, particularly where terrestrial infrastructure deployment is economically unviable. The white paper highlights the advantages of Mobile Satellite…
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York Space Systems Concludes Delivery of 21 Satellites for Tranche 1 Launch
York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, announced the completion and shipment of its final spacecraft to the launch site for the upcoming Tranche 1 Transport Layer launch. A total of 21 York-built satellites comprising the full payload of the launch vehicle will lift…
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Planet Successfully Launches AI-Powered High-Resolution Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 satellites
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced that its high-resolution, AI-enabled Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 satellites were successfully launched to orbit on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Planet team has successfully made contact with Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 and started the…
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Bright Ascension Expands into U.S with Launch of New Entity
Bright Ascension has officially launched its new U.S. entity, Bright Ascension Inc., marking a key milestone in the company’s global expansion. The move aims to strengthen relationships with customers, partners and investors, while opening new opportunities in the fast-growing U.S space market. The launch is part of the company’s five-year strategic growth plan, backed by…
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Quectel Launches 5G Antennas to Maximize Developer Choice and Enhance Device Performance
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has expanded its comprehensive antenna portfolio with the launch of two new 5G antennas, the YECT004W5AM and YECT005WFA. The YECT004W5AM 5G exterior antenna is a terminal mount external dipole antenna measuring 140 mm x 15.6 mm x 13 mm. The antenna delivers reliable 5G connectivity while supporting…