U.K. Parliament committee recommends streamlining launch licensing
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-17 08:55
A U.K. Parliament committee is calling on the government to revise its approach for licensing launches. The report warns that the UK could fall behind international competitors if it fails to do so. The conclusion was based in large part on the delays securing a license from the Civil Aviation Authority.
SpaceX launches 54 Starlink satellites on Saturday night – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-16 00:00
This was the 16th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. Falcon 9 previously launched GPS III-3, Turksat 5A, Transporter-2, Intelsat G-33/G-34, Transporter-6, and now 11 Starlink missions.
Xantus metal plasma thruster delivered ahead of schedule – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-16 00:00
Xantus unit delivered last month – six days early. Will now be integrated into the spacecraft and go through a series of tests, aiming for launch in 2024. The metal plasma thruster technology developed by Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation was acquired by Benchmark nine months ago.
Maxar® Geospatial Platform released – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-16 00:00
Maxar Geospatial Platform (MGP) enables fast and easy access to the world’s most advanced Earth intelligence. MGP will simplify the discovery, purchasing and integration of geospatial data and analytics. MGP users will have access to Maxar’s industry-leading geospatial content.
BAE Systems’ HAPS UAS successfully completes stratospheric flight – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-16 00:00
AE Systems PHASA-35 reaches 66,000 feet, reaching the stratosphere, before successfully landing. The flight marks a significant milestone in the development that began in 2018. Designed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary Prismatic Ltd, it has the potential to provide a persistent and stable platform for various uses.