Tag: LEO
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Rocket Lab Prepares Mix of NASA and Commercial Satellites for its Next Launch
Rocket Lab USA, a launch and space systems company, is preparing to launch a mix of satellites for NASA and commercial satellite constellation operators in the coming days. The mission, named Baby Come Back, is scheduled for lift-off between 11:30–13:30 NZST on July 18th from Pad B at Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia…
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Redwire to Build State-of-the-Art Microgravity Payload Development Facility in Indiana
Redwire Corporation, one of the leaders in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced its plan to open a new state-of-the-art microgravity payload development facility with a mission operations center at the Novaparke Innovation & Technology Campus in Floyd County, Indiana, as the company looks to increase production of critical technologies enabling human spaceflight…
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Rivada’s LEO Satellite Constellation gets Waiver Approval from ITU Radio Regulations
Rivada Space Networks, a U.S.-based wireless technology company focused on open-access wholesale and the convergence of terrestrial and satellite communications announced that the ITU’s Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year. The ITU waiver process seeks clear evidence of funding, manufacturing, and launch contracts…
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ULA’s Next Generation Launch Vehicles is Transforming the Future of Space Launch
United Launch Alliance is a US-based launch service provider specializing in providing reliable and cost-effective space launch services for a variety of customers, including government agencies, commercial companies, and international organizations. The company is committed to bringing the latest technology to bear to ensure mission success at the lowest possible cost and has successfully delivered…
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Odin Space Successfully Demonstrates its Sensor Technology Hosted by D-Orbit’s ION Satellite
ODIN Space has successfully demonstrated the operation of its space debris sensor technology in orbit, as part of the recent SpaceX Transporter 8 mission. The company’s demo sensor was integrated into the D-Orbit ION satellite and has successfully started to capture data from its surroundings. By 2030, space debris is forecast to cost the space…
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Safran and Terran Orbital Sign a MoA for the Production of Satellite Electric Propulsion Systems in USA
Safran Electronics & Defense and Terran Orbital announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to study and validate the prerequisites for the production of a new generation of electric propulsion systems for satellites in the United States, based on Safran’s PPSX00 plasma thruster. Safran Electronics & Defense, via Safran Spacecraft Propulsion, and Terran…
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Rocket Lab to Launch Seven Satellites as Part of Upcoming Electron Mission
Rocket Lab USA, one of the global leaders in launch services and space systems, announced its next Electron mission will deploy seven satellites to space and include an attempt to recover the rocket’s booster after launch. The ‘Baby Come Back’ mission, Rocket Lab’s 39th Electron launch, is scheduled to deploy from Pad A at Rocket…
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Sidus Space Awarded Contracts for Two Projects Under Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space, and Defense-as-a-Service satellite company, announced it has been awarded contracts for two projects with Israeli partners Maris-Tech and Lulav Space by Space Florida under the Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership. This is the first time Sidus has received two awards from the same round of projects from the Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership. The…
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Rivada Space Networks and Artel Collaborate to Bring Secure Satellite Communications to Government Market
Rivada Space Networks (RSN) and Artel LLC have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Master Services Agreement (MSA) to bring a new level of high security and low latency satellite communications to the government market through low earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Artel LLC provides secure network communication services to U.S. government…
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Sierra Space Awarded Space Act Agreement by NASA for the Development of Commercial LEO Ecosystem
Sierra Space, a pure-play commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, was awarded a Space Act Agreement (SAA) by NASA under the second Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities (CCSC-2) initiative. Through the agreement, Sierra Space will provide NASA with valuable insight and collaboration into its crewed Dream Chaser spaceplane;…