NASA Psyche mission back on track for October launch
Original Publication Date: 2023-06-06 08:00
NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is back on track for a launch this October. Software problems, exacerbated by institutional issues at JPL, delayed its launch last year. The project is now “nearly through” all the remaining software testing. With 18 weeks remaining before launch, preparations are going well.
Momentus to deliver 9 IoT sats to orbit for Apogeo Space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-06-05 00:00
Momentus Inc. Has signed an agreement with Apogeo Space to provide orbital transportation services for nine satellites. The satellites are part of Apogeo’s planned, 100-satellite, Internet of Things (IoT) constellation. The constellation is scheduled to enter service by the second half of 2023.
LeoStella manufactures + delivers their 20th smallsat – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-06-05 00:00
LeoStella has delivered their third satellite to Loft Orbital Solutions. This is the 20th satellite manufactured by the company since formation in 2019. This latest satellite was modeled on LeoStella’s LS-100 bus platform and delivered to Loft Orbital who extended their production agreement with LeoStella.
ST Engineering iDirect unveils MX-DMA waveform upgrade – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-06-05 00:00
ST Engineering iDirect has unveiled a significant upgrade to the company’s Mx-DMA MRC return technology. This award-winning waveform can now support 300 Mbps on a single return channel. Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, will leverage the waveform’s performance upgrade.
Hughes launches OneWeb LEO in-flight solutions + garners a OneWeb partnership – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-06-05 00:00
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, and OneWeb have announced a Distribution Partner agreement to provide LEO connectivity services to the global airline market. As a worldwide OneWeb distributor, Hughes is launching new, LEO, in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, powered by the company’s electronically steered antenna (ESA)