Satnews Perspectives Video Interview with Curt Blake, CEO, Spaceflight
Curt Blake is the CEO of Spaceflight’s launch services group and previously served as SVP and General Counsel. Curt has led efforts to expand Spaceflight’s global network of launch service providers while building relationships with key commercial-, civilian- and defense-related ...
Welcome Home, Astronauts Behnken + Hurley
The SpaceX Dragon capsule as the craft approaches splashdown into the Gulf of Mexico.All imagery is courtesy of NASA TV. The SpaceX Dragon capsule with astronauts Behnken and Hurley aboard has completed its descent from space and into the Gulf ...
China’s BeiDou Satellite Navigation System Is Live
Artistic rendition of China's BeiDou-3 satellite, courtesy of CCTV. China has formally launched their BeiDou navigation satellite system which is planned to to rival America's GPS constellation and and provide independent navigation structure for that nation's military. Xi Jinping Chinese ...
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CDR For Experimental Satellite Program Cleared By L3Harris Technologies
Artistic rendition of the USAF's NTS-3 satellite, courtesy of L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is on track to start building the U.S. Air Force’s first Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) after completing the program’s critical design review (CDR). L3Harris will integrate ...
NanoAvionics’ Future Plans Revealed @ SmallSat Conference
At the 34th annual Small Satellite Conference, NanoAvionics announced a significant business growth, increasing its revenue by about 300% during the last 12 months, as a result of strong contract volume and geographical expansion. The company also revealed its vertical ...
Hybrid Space Architecture Under the Spotlight @ The SmallSat Conference
Image is courtesy of SSP/SDL. Even for those with only passing knowledge of the SmallSat Alliance know that the organization is a strong advocate of US space agencies adopting a Hybrid Space Architecture that combines government and commercial satellites, big ...
New Programs From Spaceflight Announced At The SmallSat Conference
Spaceflight Inc., during the opening of Small Satellite Conference 2020, is providing information regarding an array of new sweeping programs to deliver launch schedule assurance and greater flexibility to smallsat customers needing frequent, reliable, and cost-effective ways to get spacecraft ...
Cybersecurity Protection for Smallsat SATCOM — Leaf Space + CYSEC
Leaf Space, a company that provides ground segment services for smallsats, has signed an MoU consolidating a partnership agreement with CYSEC, a Swiss cybersecurity company, to offer end-to-end cyber security protection for satellite communications (SATCOM). Smallsats with a size ranging ...
The Big Picture, As Seen By Space Dynamics Laboratory’s HARP
A focus for the Space Dynamics Laboratory during the SmallSat Conference is a small satellite built by the company that is providing scientists unprecedented images for a spacecraft of its size. Space Dynamics Laboratory's HARP smallsat. Measuring only 10 centimeters ...
Arianespace Announces New Launch Date for VA253
Arianespace has issued a new targeted launch date. The progress of operations currently underway at the Final Assembly Building has enabled August 14 to be envisioned as the launch date for Ariane Flight 253 (VA253), with the possibility of an ...
Eutelsat + Intelsat Agree On Operations At The 48° E Orbital Slot
Artistic rendition of Eutelsat's Quantum satellite. Eutelsat and Intelsat have signed a long-term agreement to jointly operate at the 48 degrees East orbital slot. Both operators have certain orbital rights to that position. Eutelsat has already built its ‘Quantum’ satellite, ...
RBC Signals’ Event To Spotlight Ground Stations + Data
RBC Signals is hosting a webinar during the SmallSat Conference that focuses on the Evolving State of Ground Stations and Data. Christopher Richins (l) and Ron Faith (r). CEO Christopher Richins and President Ron Faith will be hosting this event ...
Smallsat Reentry Device From SpaceWorks Offered Through Orbital Transports Space Catalog
SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. have joined the Orbital Transports partner network and will offer their Reentry Device (RED) product line in the Space Catalog. RED-4U The RED-50, RED-25 and RED-4U products are on-demand, payload return capsules that provide low-cost, autonomous, downmass ...
