SpaceX launches NAOS an EO spacecraft for Luxembourg + smallsats from sunny California
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched a new Earth-observation satellite along with several smaller spacecraft from California on Tuesday (Aug. 26). Photos captured by Satnews. NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) is the space component of Luxembourg's governmental dual-use observation satellite system LUXEOSys ...
SpaceX plans for Tuesday launch of Starship’s tenth Flight Test
The tenth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Tuesday, August 26. The launch window will open at 6:30 p.m. CT. “Ground side liquid oxygen leak needs to be fixed. Aiming for another launch attempt tomorrow,” ...
Rocket Lab’s Electron’s 70th mission sends “Live, Laugh, Launch,” soaring
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a provider in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 70th Electron mission, solidifying the Company as a global leader in responsive launch services and Electron as the world’s most frequently launched small orbital ...
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L3Harris begins sensor system manufacturing in Poland
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has begun manufacturing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems at a 2,000-square-meter facility in Katowice—this facility provides European operators with Targeting, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (T-ISR) sensors for crewed and autonomous platforms. The facility is equipped with tooling ...
Forrester’s Digest: Belgium vs France for IRIS2 LEO contract
The EU-backed IRIS2 mega-constellation of super-secure satellites has seen the SpaceRISE consortium, which is managing the project, launch its first contest for the building of the 270-satellite LEO segment of the scheme—the two competing suppliers are Aerospacelab of Belgium and ...
Upcoming WTA research report: Cyberthreats in Your Own Backyard
The World Teleport Association (WTA) will soon be releasing the organization's newest research report, Cyberthreats in Your Own Backyard, in September—this report will be free for WTA Members and available for purchase by others. About the ReportTeleport executives report a ...
Bright Ascension expands global presence with establishment of U.S. entity
Bright Ascension has announced the official launch of the company's new U.S. entity—Bright Ascension Inc. The establishment of Bright Ascension Inc. marks a significant step forward in the company’s continued growth and global expansion. With a new presence in the ...
New Shepard’s 35th mission targets liftoff on Tuesday, August 26
Blue Origin’s next New Shepard flight, NS-35, is an uncrewed mission with more than 40 scientific and research payloads onboard. Our next NS-35 launch attempt will be Tuesday, August 26. The launch window opens no earlier than 7:30 AM CDT ...
Drone warfare market on track for $30.5 billion by 2028
The report "Drone Warfare Market Size, Share & Industry Growth Analysis Report, By Capability (Platform, Application Software, Services, GCS, Drone launch & Recovery systems), Application, Mode of Operation & Region - Global Forecast to 2028" reveals that the drone warfare ...
Safran DSI to supply electric propulsion systems for AstroForge’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), through its Space Solutions business unit, has been selected by AstroForge to manufacture and deliver two EPS®X00 electric propulsion systems for the company's upcoming Vestri asteroid mission, scheduled to launch in early 2026 ...
Rocket Lab expands U.S. investments for National Security programs and semiconductor manufacturing
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) is boosting its U.S. investments to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity and provide supply chain security for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors for national security space missions. The Trump Administration will support these investments with ...
Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane was launched on its 8th mission
The Boeing [NYSE: BA]-built X 37B Orbital Test Vehicle was launched on its eighth mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The vehicle is healthy on-orbit and proceeding with standard checkout. Less than six months after ...
ALL.SPACE and Telesat Government Solutions engage in terminal collaboration for Lightspeed
Recently, Telesat Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), and ALL.SPACE announced a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate ALL.SPACE user terminals with the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. Telesat Government Solutions will provide detailed ...
