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Testing underway for Astra’s first launch from Cape Canaveral
Read more →: Testing underway for Astra’s first launch from Cape CanaveralFile photo of a previous Astra rocket on a launch pad in Alaska. Credit: Astra Tests are beginning…
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Astroscale US Taps Orbit Fab to Refuel Servicing Satellites
Read more →: Astroscale US Taps Orbit Fab to Refuel Servicing SatellitesAstroscale U.S. has signed on as a customer for Orbit Fab’s “gas stations in space” refueling service. Orbit…
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SpaceX preps for first of four ‘Transporter’ rideshare launches this year
Read more →: SpaceX preps for first of four ‘Transporter’ rideshare launches this yearA Falcon 9 rocket stands vertical on pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for liftoff on…
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Mangata Networks Closes $33M Series A Funding Round
Read more →: Mangata Networks Closes $33M Series A Funding RoundMangata Networks has closed a $33 million Series A funding round to advance its plans for a satellite…
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Launch Spotlight: SpaceX set to launch third Transporter mission
Read more →: Launch Spotlight: SpaceX set to launch third Transporter missionWhere to watch? You can find coverage of Friday’s Starlink launch on SpaceX’s YouTube channel. The live stream…
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NASA releases new video for the International Space Station after US commitment to 2030 [Video]
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Launch Spotlight: Virgin Orbit’s first 2022 launch of its LauncherOne vehicle
Read more →: Launch Spotlight: Virgin Orbit’s first 2022 launch of its LauncherOne vehicleLaunch Date: Wednesday, January 12, ~5:00 p.m. EST (Takeoff: ~4:00 p.m. EST) Rocket: Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne Payload: Four rideshare payloads Launch…
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Hispasat to Develop Satellite Technology for Spanish Reforestation Project
Read more →: Hispasat to Develop Satellite Technology for Spanish Reforestation ProjectHispasat has signed a new climate-related deal in Spain in the area of reforestation. The Spanish operator announced…
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SpaceX rocket to land back at Cape Canaveral Thursday
Read more →: SpaceX rocket to land back at Cape Canaveral ThursdayA close-up of the top of the Falcon 9 booster stage set for launch with the Transporter 3…
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Intelsat Orders 2 Software-Defined Satellites from Thales Alenia Space
Read more →: Intelsat Orders 2 Software-Defined Satellites from Thales Alenia SpaceIntelsat has ordered two software-defined satellites from Thales Alenia Space that will contribute to the operator’s plans for…
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SpaceX to leverage Starship for second generation Starlink constellation
Read more →: SpaceX to leverage Starship for second generation Starlink constellationSpaceX has provided some interesting context into its plans to launch vast numbers of next-generation “Gen2” Starlink satellites…
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Space is Critical — It’s Time We Act Like It
Read more →: Space is Critical — It’s Time We Act Like ItWhen Russia launched a missile to destroy one of their own satellites in November 2021, it left behind…