Rocket Lab has just received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume launches this month after identifying an anomalous electrical connection as the cause of an in-flight failure on July 4, 2020 — with corrective measures underway, the next Electron launch has been scheduled for August from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New […]
Archives for July 2020
A Virtual Presence: Lockheed Martin @ SmallSat Conference
Join Lockheed Martin for three discussions on the future of smallsat space architecture, technologies and careers, hosted by Lockheed Martin’s Robert Lightfoot, VP of Strategy and Business Development. Registrants for this event will be able to selected one of three breakout sessions by registering below. What: SmallSat Space Architecture, Technologies and Careers When: Wednesday, August […]
A Virtual Presence: ASTRA @ SmallSat Conference
While the company won’t be able to meet in person this year, ASTRA invites virtual attendees to connect with the company during the SmallSat 2020 Virtual Conference — ASTRA has a booth (#9) for this year’s virtual setting and the firm is eager for the chance to meet with those attending this event. The company […]
Virgin Orbit @ Work On Next Rocket + @ SmallSat Conference
Virgin Orbit’s work continues in Long Beach, California, to get the firm’s next rocket integrated, checked out and shipped out — the rocket’s first stage, second stage and fin can are all now aligned on the final railway in our integration area, and we’re getting ready to jump into some complex propulsion functional tests, which […]
Online Museum Opens To Commemorate Iridium’s 20th Anniversary
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has unveiled their Iridium Online Museum, celebrating the challenges and successes of an audacious idea that initially failed, but ultimately succeeded and achieved its vision, inspiring a resurgence in commercial interest in space. The launch of the museum is timely, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the first legal steps […]
The Space Report 2020 Q2: Global Space Economy Grew In 2019 To $423.8 Billion
The global space economy in 2019 grew more than $9 billion over the previous year, reaching $423.8 billion, according to new findings published by Space Foundation’s 2020 second-quarter issue of The Space Report. Economic analysis also found: The growth represents a 2.2% increase from the 2018 global space economy, which was estimated at $414.75 billion. […]
Gilat Satellite Networks in Kazakhstan to Implement Cellular Backhaul Project
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) has been awarded a cellular backhaul project for Kcell, Kazakhstan’s largest Mobile Network Operator (MNO). Gilat will provide connectivity starting with hundreds of rural villages, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s recognized service provider, TelService LTD, to satisfy the “Digital Kazakhstan” government program. Executive Comments “We are pleased to be […]
A Virtual Presence: Web Industries @ the Small Satellite Conference
Web Industries Inc. will highlight their capability to design and manufacture thermal insulation blankets and micrometeoroid shielding products at the Small Satellite Conference 2020, August 3-6. Normally held at Utah State University, Logan, Utah, this year’s SmallSat will take place entirely online, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Space and aerospace OEMs and other visitors registered […]
The GRAVITY Challenge 02 Launch Event Announced by Satellite Applications Catapult
Satellite Applications Catapult‘s official GRAVITY Challenge 02 Launch Event and Challenge Announcement will occur on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., BST (British Summer Time) / 5:00 p.m., AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). This interactive virtual event will feature keynote speakers from the global space ecosystem, an announcement of the company’s GRAVITY 02 Challenges […]
NASA’s Successful Launch of the Mission to Mars With Perseverance
NASA‘s goal to send a spacecraft to Mars began this morning as the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket lifted off carrying the Mars 2020 spacecraft for NASA from Cape Canaveral, Florida — the official liftoff time was 7:50:00.233 a.m. EDT (1150:00.233 UTC). The seven-hour countdown started at 12:30 a.m., EDT, under the guidance […]