Everything continues to progress towards the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the USSF-51 mission for the United States Spaces Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). The mission is planned to lift […]
Archives for July 2024
UPDATE: The SpaceX Mishap Report Falcon 9 returns to flight
SpaceX submitted its mishap report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding Falcon 9’s launch anomaly on July 11, 2024. SpaceX’s investigation team, with oversight from the FAA, was able […]
SpaceX launches Starlink smallsats on Sunday beginning with Florida then California, and the Mishap Report
On Sunday, July 28 at 1:09 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in […]
SpaceX launches Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell from California and earlier from Florida on Sunday and Mishap Report
On Sunday, July 28 at 2:22 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East […]
Viasat intros Air-IQ for smarter and more flexible ISR connectivity for mission ops
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has introduced the company’s Air-IQ, the firm’s new and upcoming connectivity solution that is designed to deliver faster, smarter intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) communications for […]
Akima secures million$$$ contract to strengthen USSF’s satellite operations
Akima has announced that the company’s subsidiary, Five Rivers Analytics, has been awarded the Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract to support […]
Moog debuts new lightweight, compact thruster gimbal assembly with integrated launch lock
Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has developed a compact and lightweight thruster gimbal assembly — this device has been specifically designed to meet the increasing demands of small payload and satellite […]
Alabama students place 2nd at International Rocketry Competition
Tharptown High School from Russellville, Alabama, representing the United States, placed second in the International Rocketry Challenge at the Farnborough International Airshow located outside London — in a spirited showdown, […]
SpaceX is ‘back in the saddle again’ on Saturday sending up 23 Starlink smallsats and two planned launches on Sunday including 13 Direct to Cell
Making up for lost time SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched on Saturday, July 27 at 1:45 a.m. ET, 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at […]
Senior Vice President of Business Development named by Cailabs US Inc
Cailabs has announced the appointment of Jim Hooper as Senior Vice President of Cailabs US Inc. — Jim brings extensive experience deploying advanced technologies into the satellite market, developing and […]