Space News for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Ground systems could delay Artemis 2 launch Original Publication Date: 2024-10-19 06:26 GAO: Refurbishment of ground systems like a mobile launch platform could delay Artemis 2. NASA has been working on both upgrades and repairs to ground systems. GAO report warned that any delays in the ...

Space News for Friday, October 18, 2024

International spaceports seek to collaborate Original Publication Date: 2024-10-18 03:08 Eight spaceports in six countries signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 13. The agreement outlines plans for the launch facilities to work together. The announcement did not disclose specific issues ...

Space News for Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thales Alenia Space and Argotec win IRIDE contracts Original Publication Date: 2024-10-17 08:28 Thales Alenia Space and Argotec announced contracts Oct. 16 to supply satellites for Italy's IRIDE. IRIDE is an ambitious campaign to launch Europe's largest Earth-observation constellation. The ...

Space News for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

ESA picks Kepler-led group to develop LEO optical data relay network Original Publication Date: 2024-10-16 09:00 European Space Agency awards group 36 million euro ($39 million) contract. Group led by Kepler Communications, a Canadian small satellite operator. Three-year contract covers early ...

Space News for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

OroraTech raises 25 million euros for satellite wildfire detection system Original Publication Date: 2024-10-15 09:54 Munich-based startup OroraTech has raised 25 million euros ($27.3 million) OroraTech is developing a constellation of small satellites equipped with thermal cameras. The company ...

Space News for Monday, October 14, 2024

French startup gets state-backed seed funds for VLEO broadband constellation Original Publication Date: 2024-10-14 07:00 France's state-backed Expansion Ventures fund has invested about $10 million in Constellation Technologies & Operations. The startup has plans for 1500 small 5G broadband ...

Space News for Sunday, October 13, 2024

Anduril and Impulse Space to collaborate on AI-driven satellite mobility Original Publication Date: 2024-10-12 10:05 Anduril Industries and California-based startup Impulse Space announce partnership. The companies plan to pursue military and defense contracts for space missions. The ...

Space News for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Boeing plans more commercial crew charges Original Publication Date: 2024-10-12 07:29 Boeing expects to report pre-tax earnings charges of $2 billion on four programs. Of that $2 billion, $1.6 billion will be charged against two military aircraft programs. $400 million will be charged for ...

Space News for Thursday, October 03, 2024

In-Orbit Aerospace explores hypersonics under AFWERX contract Original Publication Date: 2024-10-03 00:37 In Orbit Aerospace won a $1.8 million AFWERX contract to employ artificial intelligence. In Orbit plans to transport cargo to and from space stations. Engineers are eager to use artificial ...

Space News for Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Yahsat and Bayanat forge AI-powered space technology champion Original Publication Date: 2024-10-01 22:10 Yahsat and Bayanat completed their merger Oct. 1, forming a company called Space42. Space42 has around 700 employees across more than 150 countries. Led by Karim Sabbagh, a former CEO of ...