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- NRO seeks collaboration with industry and academia SpaceNews · 9 Aug 2023 The National Reconnaissance Office is looking for partners who are developing advanced technology for satellites and ground systems.
- KSAT Announces Automated Ka-band Network The Launch Pad · 9 Aug 2023 Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has announced an automated Ka-band ground network engineered to serve the evolving needs of small satellite constellations.
- SDA To Expand North Dakota Satellite Ground Operations The Launch Pad · 9 Aug 2023 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has revealed intentions to establish a new satellite testing facility at the Grand Forks Air Force Base situated in North Dakota.
- Starfish Space To Develop Satellite Guidance Software For US Air Force The Launch Pad · 9 Aug 2023 Starfish Space has secured a $1.8 million investment from the U.S. Air Force's AFWERX technology accelerator to advance its groundbreaking satellite guidance software.
- Lockheed Martin Complete SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer Critical Design Review The Launch Pad · 9 Aug 2023 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the Space Development Agency (SDA) have accomplished a successful Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) program. This milestone p...
- NOAA Lifts Commercial Remote Sensing License Conditions The Launch Pad · 9 Aug 2023 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a significant regulatory change that is set to revolutionize the capabilities of commercial remote sensing satellite systems. On August 7, NOAA rev...
- AI Discovers ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Near Earth Asteroid Astronomers Missed The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 In a significant breakthrough for space exploration and safety, an asteroid discovery algorithm designed for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's has successfully identified its first "potentially hazardous" asteroid.
- US To Investigate China's Remote Sensing Technology Advancements The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 In a move underscoring heightened concerns over China's advancements in remote sensing technologies, the United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a request for proposals from companies capab...
- Road to CFT – From OFT-2 to the First Flight of Crew Space Scout · 8 Aug 2023 Boeing revealed to Business Insider that they were planning to target a March window for their first crewed flight of their Starliner capsule.
- China Planning 2nd LEO Broadband Megaconstellation Called G60 Starlink The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 The Shanghai Municipal People’s Government has thrown its support behind an ambitious broadband megaconstellation project, known as "G60 Starlink," which aims to deploy a vast network of satellites to provide global inte...
- Sierra Space Establishes New Engineering & Test Organization The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 Sierra Space has announced the establishment of a cutting-edge engineering and test organization aimed at driving unprecedented advancements in space technology and products for both commercial and government clients.
- True Anomaly Partners With Redwire For Jackal Spacecraft Cameras The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 True Anomaly has announced a deal with Redwire to equip their Jackal spacecraft with Redwires state-of-the-art navigation and sensing cameras which are slated to launch in early 2024.
- GHGSat orders four more greenhouse gas monitoring cubesats from Spire SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 GHGSat has ordered another four 16U cubesats from Spire Global for a launch no earlier than 2024 to expand its greenhouse gas-monitoring constellation, the Canadian satellite operator announced Aug. 8.
- Artemis II On Track, But Artemis III Could Be a “Different Mission” if Hardware Not Ready SpacePolicyOnline.com · 8 Aug 2023 NASA said today the next two missions in NASA’s program to return astronauts the Moon, Artemis II and Artemis III, remain on track for launch in late 2024 and late
- Dish Network & EchoStar Announce Merger The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) have officially entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, combining their strengths to create a dynamic forc...
- Eutelsat Partners With Thaicom To Launch GEO Telecom Sat The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 Eutelsat, the French satellite fleet operator has announced a collaboration with a regional satellite operator in Thailand to commission a high throughput geostationary telecom spacecraft intended to serve Asia's growing...
- Rocket Lab results match Wall Street estimates, company adds contracts for 10 launches CNBC · 8 Aug 2023 Rocket Lab on Tuesday reported second-quarter results that largely met Wall Street’s expectations, and the company said it added contracts for 10 more launches in 2023 and 2024.
- BlackSky Signs Launch Deal With RocketLab For Next Gen Satellites The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have announced the signing of a launch agreement for BlackSky's next generations satellites.
- SpaceX moves Booster 9 back to the production site Teslarati · 8 Aug 2023 Following the static fire test of Booster 9, which saw the Raptor engines ignite on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) for the...
- Redwire to supply cameras for True Anomaly’s inspector satellites SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 True Anomaly, a startup based in Denver, will install Redwire’s navigation and sensing cameras on two inspector satellites it plans to launch next year.
- Exotrail Expands To US To Serve Commercial and Government Customers The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 Exotrail, a French space mobility company, has established two U.S. subsidiaries as part of its strategy to cater to the growing number of American clients.
- Starfish Space wins Air Force contract to develop satellite guidance software SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 Starfish Space has secured $1.8 million from the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX technology accelerator to develop its satellite guidance software, the in-orbit servicing startup announced Aug. 8.
- U.S. commission to investigate China’s remote-sensing technologies SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 An influential U.S. commission that advises Congress and the White House is soliciting proposals from companies that can produce an unclassified report on China’s remote sensing capabilities.
- NRO to conduct responsive space mission with Firefly and Xtenti SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 The National Reconnaissance Office announced a contract Aug. 8 with Firefly Aerospace and Xtenti, a Texas-based space logistics startup, to demonstrate responsive space activities.
- NOAA lifts many commercial remote sensing license conditions SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 The agency that regulates commercial remote sensing satellite systems has loosened restrictions imposed on many companies’ licenses, enabling them to provide higher-resolution imagery or other services.
- SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 15 Starlink satellites to join growing constellation Teslarati · 8 Aug 2023 The thick fog didn’t stop the Falcon 9 from launching 15 V2 mini Starlink satellites last night from California. The Falcon 9...
- Firefly Aerospace Partners With Xtenti For Elytra Demo Mission The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 Firefly Aerospace and Xtenti Corporation have announced their collaboration on a cutting-edge "Responsive Space Demonstration." The joint project aims to showcase the capabilities of Elytra, an advanced satellite and pro...
- China could be planning a second broadband megaconstellation SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 The Shanghai government has expressed backing for a "G60 Starlink" broadband megaconstellation consisting of an initial 1,296 satellites.
- ReOrbit: autonomous and inter-networking satellites for data flow needs in space. What, Why, How SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 When designing satellites, ReOrbit puts software in the spotlight. What is the rationale behind that approach? Typically, following the initial evolution of technology, you can see a prevailing pattern of
- NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies Again Following Unscheduled Landing The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter conducted its 54th flight on August 3, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This 54th flight comes shortly after the helicopter encountered a glit...
- Download your Tuesday ‘News from the 2023 Small Satellite show’ digital edition SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 The SpaceNews editorial team is producing a daily for the 2023 Small Satellite show, a nightly email newsletter and all-day web coverage during the 2023 Small Satellite show in Logan, Utah, the
- ESA Sets Schedule For Ariane 6 Test Campaign The Launch Pad · 8 Aug 2023 This morning, ESA provided an update on the Ariane 6 test campaign which is ongoing at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. Please note that any future dates are valid at the time of wiring and are subject change.
- Exotrail establishes U.S. presence SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 French space mobility company Exotrail has created two U.S. subsidiaries as part of efforts to serve a growing number of American customers.
- The helicopter on Mars just flew again after surviving an emergency landing Ars Technica · 8 Aug 2023 "The helicopter worked as planned and executed an immediate landing."
- Dish and EchoStar agree terrestrial and space connectivity merger SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 Satellite TV broadcaster and terrestrial wireless operator Dish Network announced plans Aug. 8 to merge with EchoStar, its sister company focused on providing broadband services from space.
- Space Development Agency to expand satellite ground operations in North Dakota SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 The Space Development Agency announced plans to build a new satellite testing facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.
- ExoTerra gains flight heritage for Halo thrusters SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 ExoTerra Resources has demonstrated its first Halo Hall-effect thrusters in orbit on DARPA Blackjack satellites.
- Funded for further growth, Leaf Space prepares its ground station network for the upcoming SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission and shares excitement for the sector SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 As recently announced by Leaf Space, the Italian company has now secured EUR 20M (USD 22M) in Series B funding, positioning itself among the world’s leading Ground Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) providers.
- KSAT unveils automated Ka-band network SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 KSAT is establishing an automated Ka-band ground network for small satellite constellations
- Slingshot 1 offers template for rapid satellite integration SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2023 Through the Slingshot 1 mission, the Aerospace Corp. has demonstrated how open standards and nonproprietary interfaces can help streamline satellite integration and operation.