China launches new set of classified Yaogan-43 satellites
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-03 09:53
China launches second group of classified Yaogan-43 satellites. Long March 4B rocket lifted off from inland Xichang Satellite Launch Center, southwest China. No details regarding the satellites were released. Mission patch for the previous mission indicated nine stars, with nine satellites later cataloged in orbit.
OHB secures final regulatory approvals for KKR deal
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-02 14:53
OHB and investment firm KKR have received all the government approvals. The space company will take the space company off the public markets in the coming days. The deal is expected to close no later than Sept. 9. The Fuchs family will maintain its controlling 65.4% ownership of OHB.
SpaceX files new launch schedule with FAA for Polaris Dawn as first available window opens – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-02 00:00
SpaceX filed a new launch schedule with the Federal Aviation Administration, with the first window opening at 3:38 a.m. On Wednesday, September 4. This is a project that has suffered numerous delays over years, from November and December 2022, March 2023, April 2024, early summer 2024, August 26 and 27. The most recent delay from August 28 due to poor recovery weather at the end of the planned mission timeline.
Ariane Space readies for last Vega rocket launch to send Sentinel-2C on multispectral imager mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-02 00:00
The Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite is ready for liftof on 4 September 2024 (3 September Kourou time) from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The launch will be on ESA WebTV on 4 September from 03:30 CEST to watch the satellite soar into space.
Ovzon receives additional order from U.S. DoD for Ovzon T7 from the U.S. Department of Defense – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-03 00:00
Ovzon has received a second order from the United States Department of Defense for the company's most recent, mobile, satellite terminal. The Ovzon T7 is the first mobile satellite terminal optimized for the new Ovzon 3 satellite and its unique On-Board-Processor. The Ovzon 3 satellite entered commercial service on July 5, 2024.
Equatorial Launch Australia announces a new Head of Business Development – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-03 00:00
Nina Patz will proactively identify and lead the conversion of commercial opportunities globally. Patz most recently worked with Australian aerospace company, Hypersonix Launch Systems. She was integral to the team that secured a U.S. Department of Defense government contract through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in March 2023.
SpaceX plans Thursday launch of NROL-113 reconnaissance satellites for secret government mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-02 00:00
A third batch of NROL satellites will be launched Thursday, September 5, at 6:14 PM – 10:14 PM PDT. The forecast calls for a temperature of 83°F, broken clouds, 73% cloud cover and a wind speed of 8mph. The satellite’s structure follows the NRO’s new concept of space architecture by using many smaller satellites to create constellations.
SpaceX Starlink smallsat group 8-11 launch Wednesday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-09-02 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch a batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Wednesday, September 4. The launch will possibly include Direct to Cell and normal v2-mini satellites. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.