Indian solid SSLV rocket launches Earth observation satellite Original Publication Date: 2024-08-16 09:54 India successfully launched its third SSLV Thursday, placing an Earth observation satellite into orbit. The rocket carried the experimental Earth observation EOS-08 spacecraft into its ...

Redwire to acquire satellite manufacturer Hera Systems, bolstering defense portfolio Original Publication Date: 2024-08-14 22:31 Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure company, announced Aug. 14 it plans to acquire Hera Systems. Hera Systems is a manufacturer of small satellites focused on ...

Airbus and Astroscale expand in-orbit servicing partnership Original Publication Date: 2024-08-12 21:57 Astroscale UK is looking into using robotic arm technology from Airbus for future debris removal and satellite refueling missions. The companies announced a memorandum of understanding Aug. ...

SpaceX launches two satellites for Arctic broadband mission Original Publication Date: 2024-08-12 02:15 SpaceX launches two communications satellites for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The rocket lifted off at 10:02 p.m. Eastern from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. ...

NASA requests details on potential VIPER partnerships Original Publication Date: 2024-08-10 19:06 NASA issued a request for information (RFI) Aug. 9 for the operation of the VIPER rover. NASA announced July 17 it planned to cancel the rover, citing delays and cost overruns. RFI calls on U.S. ...

Space Force to expand missile-defense satellite network in medium Earth orbit Original Publication Date: 2024-08-09 23:15 The U.S. Space Force has initiated a new phase in its missile defense satellite program. The Space Systems Command is inviting vendors to submit designs for satellites. ...

Dcubed raises 4.4 million euros for in-space manufacturing Original Publication Date: 2024-08-06 23:05 German startup Dcubed raised 4.4 million euros ($4.8 million) in a Series A funding round. Dcubed’s Westminster, Colorado, office will serve as a sales and distribution hub. To demonstrate ...

China launches first satellites for Thousand Sails megaconstellation Original Publication Date: 2024-08-06 09:52 China launches first batch of 18 satellites for the Thousand Sails communications megaconstellation. Long March 6A rocket lifted off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, north ...

Cygnus spacecraft suffers glitches after launch Original Publication Date: 2024-08-04 21:23 Falcon 9 lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:02 a.m. Eastern. Cygnus spacecraft separating from Falcon's upper stage nearly 15 minutes after liftoff. Cygnus carrying ...

Indian astronauts to start training for ISS mission Original Publication Date: 2024-08-03 20:59 Two Indian astronauts will soon start training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. One of them will fly to the International Space Station on an upcoming private mission. The ISRO announcement is one of ...