Space News for Friday, December 06, 2024

ESA launches Copernicus Sentinel-1C aboard Vega-C from French Guiana – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2024-12-05 00:00 The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, Sentinel-1C, has launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, flight VV25, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket lifted off on ...

Space News for Thursday, July 04, 2024

Blue Origin, Stoke Space selected by U.S. Space Force to compete for small satellite missions Original Publication Date: 2024-07-03 21:56 Blue Origin and Stoke Space Technologies added to roster of launch providers. They are eligible to compete for short-turnaround small-satellite missions. ...

Space News for Friday, January 12, 2024

Europe considers launching Copernicus satellite on Falcon 9 Original Publication Date: 2024-01-12 09:57 Europe may shift launch of Copernicus Earth observation satellite to SpaceX's Falcon 9. Sentinel-1C radar imaging satellite is part of Copernicus program. Move would address concerns about ...

Space News for Friday, September 08, 2023

EU and UK reach deal on Copernicus Original Publication Date: 2023-09-08 01:06 UK will resume participation in the EU elements of the Copernicus Earth observation program. UK had been cut out of both programs after it completed its exit from the EU in 2020. UK government said that scientists in ...

Space News for Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Boeing CEO says company still committed to Starliner Original Publication Date: 2023-06-20 09:26 Boeing CEO says company is not "shutting the door" On Starliner. The first crewed flight of the vehicle had been scheduled for late July. Recent reviews found issues with parts of the spacecraft’s ...