Tag: Satellite
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York Space System Doubles its Satellite Production Capacity with Fourth New Facility
York Space Systems, the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, announced construction on its fourth production facility is complete, which will double York’s prolific existing production capacity, increasing capacity to more than 1,000 spacecraft per year to meet growing commercial and government demand. This new 60,000 sq ft…
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NASA’s Team of Engineers Conduct Rigorous Testing for the Landing System of Mars Lander
NASA’s Perseverance rover continues to rack up tubes filled with rock core samples for the planned Mars Sample Return campaign. The joint effort by NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) seeks to bring scientifically selected samples back from Mars to be studied on Earth with lab equipment far more complex than could be brought to…
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Telesat Selects MDA as the Prime Contractor for LEO Advanced Satellite Constellation
MDA, a provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced it has been selected as the prime contractor for Telesat’s revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Telesat Lightspeed, an innovative global network that will bring enhanced digital connectivity to Canadians and customers worldwide. Valued at approximately $2.1 billion,…
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NASA Awards $6.5 Million Contract to Spire Global for Earth Observation Data
Spire Global, one of the leading global providers of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced it was awarded a $6.5 million, 12-month contract renewal to continue participation in NASA’s Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. The contract represents a $500,000 increase from the previous award of $6 million in June 2022. Spire will continue…
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ISRO Successfully Conducts Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests for Gaganyaan Mission
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)/ISRO, successfully conducted a series of Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, during August 8-10, 2023. The tests were conducted in collaboration with Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE)/DRDO. The Gaganyaan mission entails the safe transportation of…
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SSTL and Neumann Space Collaborate to Test Australian Made Propulsion System
Surrey Satellite Technology, a pioneer of the SmallSat industry, and Neumann Space, a technology company of in-space electric propulsion announced that they have agreed to work together to test an Australian-designed and manufactured in-space propulsion system as part of the CarbSAR In Orbit Demonstration Mission. SSTL and Neumann Space will commence work this year to…
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Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Private Astronaut Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic Holdings announced the completion of its first private astronaut flight, ‘Galactic 02.’ The mission achieved multiple historic milestones, showcasing how Virgin Galactic spaceflights are broadening access to space for a diverse, global community of astronauts. Flying private astronauts Jon Goodwin from the United Kingdom, and Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers from Antigua and…
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SCOUT in Collaboration with Stanford University Wins $1.5M Phase II STTR from US Space Force
SCOUT Space, a space technology company dedicated to enabling a new era of space safety and transparency and one of the leading in-space observation data providers, announced it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Phase II STTR in the amount of $1.5M USD, focused on “Robust Cross-Domain Optical Navigation with Space-Based Sensors” to address…
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Firefly Aerospace and Xtenti Collaborate to Conduct Responsive Space Demonstration Mission
Firefly Aerospace, an end-to-end space transportation company, announced a new agreement with Xtenti, an innovative space logistics company, to conduct a responsive space mission with Firefly’s orbital vehicle, Elytra, and Xtenti’s small satellite dispenser, FANTM-RiDE. Scheduled to launch in 2024, the mission supports Xtenti’s follow-on study contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to demonstrate…
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DCUBED Announces World-First In-Space Manufacturing Demonstration Mission
DCUBED, the German NewSpace hardware manufacturer, has announced that it is to demonstrate in-space manufacturing as part of a demonstration mission expected in Q1 2024. This will be the first time ever that a product has been manufactured in free space. The demonstration will see the production of a roughly 30-centimetre, 3D-printed truss structure, and is…