The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two contracts for the first generation of the Transport Layer — these awards represent one of the first major and highly visible steps […]
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OneWeb Gets FCC Approval For 1.280k More Satellites
The FCC has approved OneWeb’s request to deploy an additional 1,280 satellites to provide high-speed broadband services in the US. The approval increases the number of satellites OneWeb can operate […]
Sea Launch Refurbishment Will Be Costly + $4.5 Billion Raised By FCC Spectrum Auction
The cost will be almost $500 million to refurbish the Sea Launch floating rocket launch platform, according to reports. Russia’s deputy prime minister, Yuri Borisov, recalled that before the floating […]
NSS Supports US Department Of Commerce To Manage Non-Military SSA Data
The National Space Society (NSS) strongly supports the decision by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) to recommend, in line with the 2018 Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3), that the […]
NROL-44 Mission Set For ULA Launch In Support Of National Security
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support national security. The launch […]
OneWeb Requests FCC Rules Relaxation + SpaceX’s $$$ Injection
OneWeb, currently proceeding slowly through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, is asking the US government to relax its rules on importing satellite components and materials under its Foreign Trade Zone […]
Blue Origin-Led National Team Delivers Lunar Lander Mockup To NASA
The Blue Origin-led, Human Landing System (HLS) National Team, comprised of Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper, has delivered an engineering mockup of a crew lander vehicle that […]
Eutelsat: No New C-Band Satellite + Intelsat Balancing FCC Requirements
Eutelsat, which is also involved in the restructuring of C-band frequencies over the US, has confirmed to the FCC that it will not be buying a dedicated C-band satellite to […]
Orbit Logic To Schedule NOAA Satellites + Ground Stations
Under a recent contract award, Orbit Logic will provide the enterprise scheduling solution for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ground stations and satellites. NOAA has named the new system […]
Space Technology Hall of Fame Nominations Extends Deadline
Every summer, Space Foundation solicits nominations for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame for the coming year. In addition to affording innovators much-deserved recognition, this program serves to […]