The first test of the 3D manufactured combustion chamber. Photo is courtesy of Airbus Group. The completely 3D-printed combustion chamber, designed by ArianeGroup in Germany, was successfully fire tested 14 […]
Archives for June 2020
Forrester Reports: Eutlesat Complains to the FCC Regarding Incentive Payments
Chris Forrester An article posted by journalist Chris Forrester at the Advanced Television infosite reports that Eutelsat, not for the first time, has formally complained to the FCC over the […]
2nd Space Operations Squadron Sets New Standard and Performs First GPS III Maneuver
Johnathon Caldwell, Lockheed Martin Space vice president of navigation systems, right, presents Lt. Col. Stephen Toth, 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander, with a GPS III model satellite as a […]
Spacecom, Space Force Officials Discuss Planetary Defense, Astronaut Launch
Brent Maney of the Air Force’s 45th Operations Group, Detachment 3, discusses astronaut egress training from the docking hatch of the NASA Orion capsule with Air Force Master Sgt. Kristopher […]
NSR’s Flat Panel Satellite Antennas’ Success Rate Varies Wildly From One Market to Another
The ultimate goal for satellite connectivity is to transition from what is sometimes considered as a complementary backup, to a necessary part of global communications. However, achieving this goal is […]
Another Successful SpaceX Starlink Sortie Sling into Space
A reusability record has now been set by SpaceX for the firm’s Falcon 9 booster with this latest, successful launch of 60 Starlink satellites — quite appropriate, considering that June […]
Astroscale U.S. to Build Astroscale Israel Ltd.
Astroscale U.S. Inc., the U.S. unit of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the market leader in securing long-term orbital sustainability, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property and […]
Gilat Telecom’s VSAT Services Benefit Africa
Africa now benefits from Gilat Telecom’s VSAT services that are now available in every country in Africa offering significant advantages over other domestic and international connectivity providers. Gilat Telecom […]
AE Industrial Partners Acquires Deep Space Systems and Combines with Adcole Space to Form Redwire
AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”) has acquired Deep Space Systems (“DSS” or the “Company”), a pioneer in the space industry providing mission-critical payloads, systems, and components. AEI will combine Deep […]
Despite One of Their More Turbulent Years, SSPI’s Nominations for the 2020 Better Satellite World Awards Begin
The official opening for nominations for the 2020 Better Satellite World Awards by Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) was announced. The winners will be honored at the Better Satellite World Awards […]