Rocket Lab signs 2nd multi-launch deal—eight Electron missions with iQPS – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed one of its largest Electron launch agreements to date in a second, multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) This newly-signed deal follows an earlier multi-launch contract signed with iQPS in 2024 and brings the total number of booked dedicated Electron launches for iQPS to eight.
Firefly Aerospace is “over the Moon” as the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-02 00:00
Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down in Mare Crisium carrying 10 NASA instruments. Carrying 10 NASA instruments, Blue Ghost completed a precision landing in Mare Crisium at 2:34 a.m. CST on March 2. Blue Ghost will now begin its surface operations and support several NASA science and technology demonstrations over the next 14 days.
Sierra Space to advance cancer research on the inaugural Dream Chaser® Spaceplane mission to ISS – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
Sierra Space has revealed new initiatives to advance research and development of biopharmaceutical solutions in LEO. The plans include conducting experiments to identify new ways to deliver cancer therapies to patients on Earth. The collaboration highlights the reason Dream Chaser was designed for smooth re-entry to Earth.
Forrester’s Digest: FCC confirms C-band spectrum thoughts – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
FCC has issued a 'Notice of Inquiry' and confirmed a meeting held on February 27th. It is seeking comment on the possibility of opening up addition portions of the mid-band spectrum range known as the Upper C-band. The FCC has set a 90-day deadline for comments, and a further 90 days for replies.
SpaceX’s successful Sunday Starlink Group 12-20 launch of 21 smallsats incuding 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-02 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, March 2 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff is targeted for 9:24 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 12:21 a.m. ET on Monday, March 3. This is the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched GOES-U, Maxar 3, and now three Starlink missions.
Space Foundation names SpaceX Starship mission team as 2025 Space Achievement Award recipient – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-02 00:00
Space Foundation has selected SpaceX as the recipient of the 2025 Space Achievement Award. The award will be presented Wednesday, April 9, at the Space Technology Hall of Fame and Awards Luncheon during the 40th annual Space Symposium. Starship is designed for full and rapid reuse on missions to the Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond.