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Satellite Life Extension

Intelsat + Starfish Space reach a deal for satellite servicing mission 

July 1, 2024

Intelsat has signed a contract for a Starfish Otter servicing vehicle to provide life extension services to an Intelsat GEO satellite, starting in 2026 — this agreement reinforces Intelsat’s commitment […]

Filed Under: Business Moves, Contracts, GEO, Intelsat, News, Satellite Life Extension, SmallSat, Starfish Otter, Starfish Space

Intelsat selects Starfish Space to provide life extending services to its geostationary satellite  

June 26, 2024

Intelsat signed a contract for a Starfish Otter servicing vehicle to provide life extension services to an Intelsat geostationary satellite, beginning in 2026. This major agreement furthers Intelsat’s commitment to […]

Filed Under: Business Moves, Contracts, Disposal, Innovation, Intelsat, Satellite Fleet, Satellite Life Extension, Starfish Space

Northrop Grumman expands satellite life-extension services

May 27, 2024

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics LLC announced its agreement to extend, by four years, the on-orbit life-extension services the firm’s Mission Extension Vehicles (MEVs) provide to satellite operator, Intelsat. […]

Filed Under: GEO, Intelsat, Intelsat 10-02, Mission Extension Vehicle, Northrop Grumman, Satellite Life Extension, Space Logistics, SpaceLogisitics Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV)

Hispasat + Infinite Orbits to cooperate on European life extension mission

March 14, 2024

Hispasat and Infinite Orbits will collaborate in analyzing a life extension mission, using Endurance, Infinite Orbits’ GEO satellite life extension service solution.  Both entities are enthusiastic about advancing the development […]

Filed Under: Cooperation Agreement, Europe, GEO, Hispasat, Infinite Orbits, Satellite Life Extension

Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics 3rd Mission Extension Pod sold to Intelsat

June 22, 2023

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics has sold its third Mission Extension Pod (MEP), a propulsion “jet pack” that extends the life of legacy satellites, allowing them to operate longer […]

Filed Under: Intelsat, Mission Extension Pod (MEP), Mission Extension Vehicle, Northrop Grumman, Sale, Satellite Life Extension, Satellite servicing, Space Logistics, Spacecrat Servicing Tagged With: Featured

Astroscale + Momentus offer NASA a solution to reboost Hubble

May 9, 2023

Astroscale U.S. Inc. and Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) are collaborating to offer NASA a sustainable solution for the agency’s Hubble Reboost efforts. The two companies recently responded to NASA’s Hubble […]

Filed Under: Agencies, Astroscale US, Business Moves, Collaboration, Debris Mitigation, Hubble Space Telescope, Momentus, NASA, Reboost, Satellite Life Extension

Astroscale U.S.’ new Denver headquarters opens with major officials in attendance

May 1, 2023

Astroscale U.S. Inc. (“Astroscale U.S.”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has announced the opening of its […]

Filed Under: Active Debris Removal (ADR), Astroscale, Business Agreements, Cislunar, Colorado, Colorado State University, End-of-Life, New Office, Satellite Life Extension, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), U.S. Space Force

Intelsat to extend satellite life

April 14, 2023

Intelsat has ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers. The MEP […]

Filed Under: Featured, Intelsat, Mission Extension Pod (MEP), Northrop Grumman, On-Orbit Servicing, Satellite Life Extension, SpaceLogistics Tagged With: Featured

Astroscale raises million$$ via a Series G round

February 26, 2023

Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”) has closed a Series G round with more than $76 million in funding from new investors Mitsubishi Electric, Yusaku Maezawa, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Development […]

Filed Under: Astroscale Japan, Business Moves, End-of-Life, Funding, LEO, News, On-Orbit Servicing, Satellite Life Extension, Series G, Space Debris, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Tagged With: Featured

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