Tag: Launch
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Gilat Expands and Adds to ESA Antenna Portfolio on Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Network
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced the successful completion of a series of test flights featuring its ESR-2030Ku electronically steered antenna (ESA). Conducted in collaboration with Gogo, which will be the exclusive distributor of the antenna for the business aviation and defense markets, the tests demonstrated outstanding…
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launches 26 Starlink Satellites to Orbit
SpaceX‘s Falcon 9, on May 12 at 6:15 p.m. PT, launched 26 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-126, Transporter-12, SPHEREx, NROL-57, and one Starlink mission.…
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US Space Force and Italian Air Force Sign Statement to Expand Space Security Cooperation
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Luca Goretti signed a statement of understanding aimed at expanding mutual collaboration in the crucial sector of space security on May 8. The signing took place during the 2025 Aerospace Power Conference in Rome and reinforces the joint…
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Telesat: Pioneering the Future of Satellite Connectivity and Innovation
Telesat, a renowned global satellite operator, has played a pivotal role in shaping the satellite communications industry since its establishment in 1969. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company is committed to revolutionizing broadband connectivity through its cutting-edge satellite networks. With a strong foundation in geostationary and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, Telesat aims to…
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ispace RESILIENCE Lander Enters Lunar Orbit and Prepares for June Landing
ispace, a global lunar exploration company, announced that its RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully entered lunar orbit on May 7, 2025, at 5:41 a.m. JST (May 6, 2025, 20:41 UTC). This marks the completion of Success 7 milestone of Mission 2 “SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon.” ispace engineers performed the injection maneuver from the Mission Control…
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Rocket Lab to Launch US Air Force Re-Entry Mission Using Neutron Rocket
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it will launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket Neutron for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for a Rocket Cargo mission that supports point-to-point cargo transportation, establishing a new era of commercial launch capability to advance global defense logistics for the…
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Eaton Announces $18.5 Million Expansion of NY Aerospace Manufacturing Facility
Eaton, an intelligent power management company, announced the expansion of its Orchard Park, N.Y., facility to support growing demand for the aerospace mission systems solutions manufactured at the site. The $18.5 million investment will significantly increase production capacity to serve growing demand by military defense, commercial aerospace and space customers and add 77 skilled manufacturing…
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IonQ Plans for Satellite Quantum Key Distribution Network with Acquisition of Capella Space
IonQ, a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, announced plans to launch a global space-to-space and space-to-ground satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) network, highlighting its ambitions to be the first company to have both a quantum network and quantum computer in space. To facilitate development of this network, IonQ has signed a definitive agreement…
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ClearSpace Completes Second phase of Mission CLEAR the UK Debris-Removal Mission
ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, marking a key milestone in the UK’s first Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission. This phase has de-risked key technologies and reinforced the UK’s position as a leader in space sustainability and in-orbit servicing. “Achieving this milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and…
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Ursa Major Validates SRM Manufacturing Process with Successful Static Fires
Ursa Major has completed multiple static fires of a 5” solid rocket motor using all components of Highly Loaded Grain, successfully validating all phases of Ursa Major’s proprietary solid rocket motor manufacturing process, known as “Lynx.” Highly Loaded Grain is an energetics technology that Ursa Major has improved and demonstrated using additive tooling. With HLG,…