SpaceX Starlink Group 11-6 launch of 23 smallsats still on Friday from California – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-23 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Friday, January 24 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 6:07 a.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 9:29 a.m.PT. The forecast calls for a temperature of 55°F, scattered clouds, 35% cloud cover and a wind speed of 5mph. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.
BlackSky ships first Gen-3 satellite planned for February launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-23 00:00
BlackSky Technology Inc. Ships its first Gen-3 satellite to launch provider Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) The satellite is planned for launch in February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. The Gen-3 constellation will offer customers new mission critical insights with the addition of very high-resolution, rapid-revisit 35-centimeter imagery.
Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-23 00:00
Eutelsat Group and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) have announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria. This strategic agreement positions NIGCOMSAT as Nigeria’s leading satellite service provider by leveraging the OneWeb LEO network.
Moody’s rating agency blames “OneWeb hurts Eutelsat” – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-23 00:00
Moody’s has again downgraded Eutelsat, and blames its decision on the “disappointing’ contribution from Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation of satellites. The downgrade, from B2 to Ba3, cites the operational under performance in comparison with Eutelsat's forecasts for revenues from OneWeb.
NASA JPL Prepping for Full Year of Launches, Mission Milestones
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is already deep into a busy 2025. Several missions managed by NASA JPL are prepping for launch this year. NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer aims to help resolve an enduring mystery: Where is the Moon’s water?
China Roundup: Chang Zheng 8A set for debut, Chinese hopper flies 75 km high-altitude test
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-22 23:21
China closed 2024 with a slight increase of 68 launches, setting a new annual record. Despite this, the number of successful launches, 65, remained the same as in 2023. Commercial sector is expected to deliver new vehicles and launches in 2025 as it receives an influx of investment and production rates increase.