On October 21, China sent a new ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Haiyang-2C (HY-2C) satellite took […]
Archives for September 2020
Atomic Aggies From New Mexico State University Launch Two Rockets From Spaceport America
New Mexico State University’s student rocket team the “Atomic Aggies” held two successful rocket launches at Spaceport America on Saturday, September 19. The Atomic Aggies were due to compete in […]
Intelsat Cloud Connect Unveiled
Intelsat has unveiled a new capability as part of the company’s global, managed, networking service: Intelsat Cloud Connect, which helps enterprises realize the full value of their cloud investments by […]
Rocket Lab’s Final Wet Dress Rehearsal Before First Launch from U.S.
With this major milestone complete, the Electron launch vehicle, launch team, and the L-2 pad systems are now ready for Rocket Lab’s first launch from U.S. soil. Rocket Lab enjoyed […]
SES Opens New Facility In London
As remote production for sports ramps up around the globe, SES is providing broadcasters with a newly opened, full-service sports and events facility in Greater London. In addition to handling […]
EVP For Government Affairs + Public Policy Named By Voyager Space Holdings
Voyager Space Holdings, Inc. (Voyager) has appointed Eric Stallmer as the EVP of government affairs and public policy. Stallmer will lead Voyager’s Washington D.C. office and will be responsible for representing the interests […]
Payload Protection From Dust Contamination From XCAM
While on Earth, satellites are kept in immaculate cleanrooms to protect their instruments from harmful dust particles. If those instruments fail to function properly in space, however, it could be […]
Electromagnetic Propulsion Launch Roadmap Announced By Guoyao Tech
Start-up company Guoyao Tech is developing a novel launch system that is based on electromagnetic technology that would deliver satellites and humans into space and the firm has now announced […]
UPDATE: Scottish Spaceports Form An Alliance + Gogo Loses Patent Claim
The five space ports under consideration in Scotland have formed an alliance to highlight their plans and eventual activity. The alliance wants to address common issues and promote the industry […]
Capgemini Commissioned By ESA To Develop The Pilot Program For The BIOMASS Space Mission
Capgemini has been commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the pilot version of the Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform (MAAP), an innovative environment that provides data and […]