NearSpace Launch Inc. (NSL) has joined Astra’s S4 Crossover mission to test the company’s new EyeStar-S4 crossover — S4 Crossover Mission is the fourth launch in partnership with Spaceflight to test experimental satellite-to-satellite communication systems and tracking. Co-founder of NSL and Chief Engineer, Jeff Dailey, said, “We are excited to partner with Astra and global […]
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Orbex’s Launchpad Arrives At Test Site Enabling Rocket Launch ‘Dress Rehearsals’
It took three hours to travel 80 miles with very important cargo as the first rocket launchpad constructed in the UK for more than 50 years is now in place at the Orbex test site in Kinloss, Scotland. The new launchpad – known as ‘Orbex LP1’ – recently completed an 80-mile road trip from Peterhead to Kinloss […]
Soyuz Launches Suspended
Arianespace is strictly abiding by the sanctions decided by the international community (European Union, United States of America and United Kingdom) following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. As part of the mandate given by the ESA Member States to Arianespace, the operation of the Soyuz launcher from Europe’s Spaceport (CSG, French Guiana) and from […]
Plan-S Ramps Up To Launch Three IoT Tech Demo Satellites Onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9
These Turkish companies have grown at hyper speed and Plan-S will complete a full cycle in less than a year. From developing to manufacturing and launching three satellites. Plan-S Satellite and Space Technologies, a Turkish provider of end-to-end satellite solutions for global IoT services, have signed a series of agreements to launch three IoT tech […]
United Launch Alliance Contracts For Atlas V Rocket Components
United Launch Alliance has contracted with Milling Precision in Wichita, Kansas, to supply components for the company’s Atlas V rocket. The Atlas V rocket has launched 90 times with payloads for the Department of Defense, NASA and commercial customers. Milling Precision will be adding to ULA’s diverse network of suppliers providing fabricated and machined parts. […]
Dubai’s DEWA-SAT 1 Is Stable Will Improve Operations Of Water And Electricity
Good news as … Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA-SAT 1, which it launched last month, is stable in its Low Earth Orbit at 525 kilometers. It travels at some 7.5 kilometers per second and takes about 90 minutes to orbit the Earth. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said […]
Scottish Space Sector Charts Path To A Sustainable Future
A specialist working group of Space Scotland is contributing to the development of a sustainable space sector by collaborating on a roadmap that will focus on environmental issues in one of Scotland’s fastest-growing industries. On behalf of the Space Scotland’s Environmental Task Force, AstroAgency and Optimat will work with Scottish companies, international collaborators and the […]
An Agreement For Launch Facilities Signed By Rocket Factory Augsburg AG + Australia’s Southern Launch
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) has partnered with Southern Launch, a South Australian rocket launch facility provider. This partnership allows for the German launcher RFA ONE to be launched from Southern Launch’s Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia. Southern Launch’s orbital complex provides direct ascent into sun-synchronous and polar orbits. The agreement will […]
Spaceport Cornwall’s Sustainability Steering Group’s Impact Report And Action Plan
Spaceport Cornwall is set to deliver the first ever launch from the UK soil this summer, creating a service for small satellites in the UK. In the lead up to this historic moment, they are set to release their ‘Sustainability Impact Report and Action Plan’ — the first of its kind to be published by […]
The Sultanate Of Oman And SatRevolution Form International Consortium For Country’s First Satellite Launch and Mission To Deep Space
The Sultanate of Oman and the US-based launch company Virgin Orbit; Polish Small Satellite manufacturer and operator SatRevolution; Poland-originated AI data analytics specialists TUATARA; and Omani-based emerging technology innovator ETCO, have together signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on Oman’s first mission to deep space. The same agreement also lays the foundation for the […]