SpaceX has narrow window for Ax-2 launch Original Publication Date: 2023-05-16 09:06 SpaceX and Axiom Space will have only two opportunities this month to launch a private astronaut mission. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled for May 21. That is the first ...

Astroscale and Momentus offer concept for reboosting Hubble Original Publication Date: 2023-05-14 16:01 Astroscale and Momentus say they submitted a response to a NASA request for information. The two companies proposed working together to attach a vehicle to the telescope. The vehicle would ...

Virgin Orbit extends deadline for bankruptcy auction bids Original Publication Date: 2023-05-13 14:06 Virgin Orbit extends deadline for final bids by four days, from May 15 to May 19. Company also postpones deadline to notify bidders that their bids are considered qualified. If there are more ...

Space Development Agency issues draft solicitation for 100 satellites Original Publication Date: 2023-05-12 22:10 The Space Development Agency is building a military constellation in low Earth orbit. The agency laid out its requirements for 100 “Alpha” satellites in a draft solicitation. The ...

SES + TESAT to develop QKD payload for EAGLE-1 – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2023-05-11 00:00 TESAT will be responsible for developing and integrating the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) payload for the EAGLE-1 satellite. TESAT will manufacture the QKD payload comprising the Scalable ...

Space Force commercial office to open new facility in Virginia Original Publication Date: 2023-05-11 22:55 Commercial services office will oversee the procurement of satellite-based services. Office will host an industry day focused on space-based navigation, positioning and timing services. ...

China’s mystery reusable spaceplane lands after 276 days in orbit Original Publication Date: 2023-05-08 07:30 China state media and the spacecraft’s maker announced the spacecraft had landed late May 8 Beijing time. The apparently successful mission was stated to be an important breakthrough in ...

SAIC signs another commercial partner for its small satellite business Original Publication Date: 2023-05-05 23:22 SAIC will partner with European manufacturer GomSpace to develop small satellites. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding April 18 in Colorado Springs. SAIC signed a ...

Boeing preparing to ship milestone O3b mPower satellites for launch Original Publication Date: 2023-05-04 22:08 SES needs to provide upgraded broadband services from medium Earth orbit (MEO) Boeing is preparing to ship the fifth and sixth O3b mPower satellites this month to Florida for launch ...

TTTech: Secure networking for safety-critical space systems Original Publication Date: 2023-05-03 05:25 TTTech Aerospace provides reliable networking and computing platforms that connect the systems on board spacecraft, launch vehicles, or satellites. Its commercial off-the-shelf products, ...