Xenesis to send optical terminal to ISS platform Original Publication Date: 2023-08-07 10:00 Xenesis is preparing to install an optical communications hub for customers of Bartolomeo. Illinois-based Xenesis plans to ship the Xen-Hub optical flight terminal to Airbus in November. Xenesis will ...

O3b mPower faces delays as SES investigates electrical issue Original Publication Date: 2023-08-03 21:35 SES needs to conduct extra tests before launching its next pair of O3b mPower satellites. Glitch is sporadically tripping off power modules on its first four in medium Earth orbit. CEO Ruy ...

House rejects satellite spectrum licensing bill because of space safety provisions Original Publication Date: 2023-07-26 00:15 The bill was intended to improve the licensing process for satellite systems at the FCC. It would have set time limits on the FCC’s review of satellite licenses and ...

ESA preparing for “assisted reentry” of Aeolus spacecraft Original Publication Date: 2023-07-20 00:13 A series of maneuvers will lower the perigee of the Aeolus spacecraft. The reentry, projected over the Atlantic Ocean, will take place on July 28. The maneuvers are intended to minimize any ...

China’s Landspace reaches orbit with methane-powered Zhuque-2 rocket Original Publication Date: 2023-07-12 07:24 Chinese private rocket firm Landspace achieved a global first late Tuesday by reaching orbit with a methane-fueled rocket. The 49.5-meter-long Zhuque-2 lifted off from Jiuquan ...

SpaceShipTwo to demonstrate research capabilities on first commercial flight Original Publication Date: 2023-06-29 00:52 Virgin Galactic set to conduct its first commercial SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight. The Galactic 01 mission will carry three Italian payload specialists to perform a set ...

UK Space Agency prioritizes sustainability Original Publication Date: 2023-06-16 22:38 UK Space Agency encourages space sustainability, both domestically and internationally. UK plans to send a satellite to repair, replenish or refuel a UK spacecraft in 2028. By the end of the decade, the UK ...

More countries encouraged to commit to halt destructive ASAT tests Original Publication Date: 2023-06-15 10:00 U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution in December 2022 encouraging countries not to conduct destructive direct-ascent (DA) ASAT tests. A total of 155 nations voted in favor of ...

Apogeo Space orders second space tug for connectivity constellation Original Publication Date: 2023-06-06 22:02 Apogeo Space plans to launch nine picosatellites next year with an orbital transfer vehicle. The satellites are due to launch on a Vigoride tug slated to join the SpaceX Falcon 9 ...

Astroscale and Momentus offer concept for reboosting Hubble Original Publication Date: 2023-05-14 16:01 Astroscale and Momentus say they submitted a response to a NASA request for information. The two companies proposed working together to attach a vehicle to the telescope. The vehicle would ...