SpaceX will launch Northrop Grumman-built geostationary communications satellite, Optus X for Australian satellite operator Optus on Sunday, November 17 at 1:29 PM – 3:27 PM PST from Launch Complex 39A, […]
On-Orbit Servicing
Astroscale’s ADRAS-J demos space debris observations
Astroscale Japan Inc. (“Astroscale Japan”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), has revealed that the company’s commercial debris inspection demonstration satellite, Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), has achieved […]
CNES awards 2 GEO on orbit services missions to Infinite Orbits and Telespazio France
Following two France 2030 requests for proposals issued by CNES to demonstrate various on-orbit services, a consortium formed by the two companies and led by Infinite Orbits was selected by CNES […]
ClearSpace secures another UK contract to develop refueling capabilities
ClearSpace has secured a contract with the UK Space Agency to investigate the feasibility of an in-orbit satellite refueling mission, an exciting new market for on-orbit services. The REFUEL.ME study, […]
Rogue Space Systems secures 1st on-orbit service contract
Rogue Space Systems Corporation has received the firm’s first on-orbit service contract — the details of the contract and the identity of the commercial constellation owner/operator involved remain confidential. Under […]
Terran Orbital awarded million$ contract by ESA
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has announced the the firm’s wholly-owned international subsidiary, Tyvak International s.r.l., has been selected as a prime contractor under a $4.7 million (€4.5 million) contract […]
Space Systems Command’s statement before the scrub of National Reconnaissance Office’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107
Previous to this Space Systems Command statement United Launch Alliance announced a scrub on the launch slated for the 29th due to possible weather conditions. Space Systems Command (SSC), in […]
Astroscale partners with Astro Digital US
Astroscale has a new partnership with Astro Digital US Inc. that will see Astroscale’s Generation 2 Docking Plate incorporated into Astro Digital’s modular satellite bus for end-of-life (EOL) servicing preparation. […]
ClearSpace to launch the first active debris removal mission with Arianespace Vega C
ClearSpace and Arianespace have signed a launch contract for ClearSpace-1, the first, active, debris removal mission that will capture and deorbit a derelict space debris object of more than 100 […]
Lockheed Martin CubeSats validate essential maneuvering capabilities for on-orbit servicing
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has announced that the firm’s In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS™) accomplished a successful, on-orbit demo, proving how smallsats can serve an essential role in sustaining […]