SpaceX Starship’s eighth flight test launch delayed – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-27 00:00
The eighth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Friday, February 28, pending regulatory approval. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 40 minutes before liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX. The launch window will open at 5:30 p.m. CT.
SES: ‘FCC wants more C-band spectrum’ – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-27 00:00
FCC is holding a meeting today (February 27th) to discuss its C-band plans. SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh implied that the 2020 transactions might not be a real benchmark as to what might transpire from a new auction. SES received €386 million in FCC reimbursement cash this past year and there was another (about) $90 million still to be received during Q1 2025.
Isar Aerospace successfully completes Stage 1 + 2 static fire tests—test flight prep starts – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-27 00:00
Isar Aerospace has completed static firings of both stages of its launch vehicle ‘Spectrum’ The first flight will take place from Andøya Spaceport in Norway as soon as possible. Isar Aerospace has developed proprietary know-how through full in-house vertical integration.
Deep Space Advanced Radar capability makes tremendous progress in the first year – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-27 00:00
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) is a partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. DARC will help solve the challenge of locating and tracking active satellites in and on the way to geosynchronous orbit, more than 22,000 miles above Earth. DARC is a unique collaboration between the three countries to get after first-of-its-kind capability.
6 Things to Know About NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer
Lunar Trailblazer will use two state-of-the-art science instruments. The spacecraft will peer into the darkest parts of the Moon’s South Pole. If Lunar Trailblazer finds significant quantities of ice at the base of the craters, those locations could be pinpointed for future lunar explorers.