AAC Clyde Space’s has shipped the smallsat IOD-3 Amber™ to the launch site at Cornwall Spaceport where it has been prepared for launch on a Virgin Orbit launch vehicle, the […]
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Mangata Networks selects Honeywell to provide control systems for new satellite constellations
Mangata Networks has selected Honeywell‘s space integrated attitude control system (IACS) in support of its new constellations comprising 32 satellites. Mangata’s new, highly elliptical orbit (HEO) and MEO satellite constellations […]
DARPA’s SPCE program to push beyond power limitations in space
Rapidly proliferating smallsats in LEO are expanding space-based capabilities critical to both government and industry. As the subsequent, ever-increasing demand strains operational limitations of LEO satellites, DARPA’s new Space Power […]
With the manifest complete, Virgin Orbit’s flight hardware is heading to Spaceport Cornwall for the 1st orbital launch from U.K. soil
The countdown to Cornwall has begun as Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) readies for Start Me Up, the newly-titled, forthcoming, historic launch from the United Kingdom. The launch provider’s carrier aircraft, […]
The former President + CEO of SES joins E-Space
E-Space, a global space company focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable LEO network, has appointed Karim Michel Sabbagh to managing director, Europe and Middle East […]
Bright Ascension launches their Partner Program
Bright Ascension Ltd. has launched their Partner Program as a key strategic initiative to support its on-going product expansion stage and is already seeing substantial interest. The Partner Program is […]
AE Industrial Partners acquires majority stake in York Space Systems
AE Industrial Partners, LP has agreed to acquire a majority stake in York Space Systems. Funds and accounts managed by BlackRock Private Equity Partners also agreed to invest alongside AE […]
Concert Technologies signs C6 Launch to push their satellites to orbit
Concert Technologies and C6 Launch have a signed a non-exclusive launch services agreement with that company to provide launch services for several of Concert’s satellites to LEO from the Alcântara […]
Libre Space Foundation’s QUBIK mission reaches orbit
On October 1, 2022, Libre Space Foundation‘s QUBIK mission reached orbit. The mission was onboard Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Flight 2, which was launched successfully from the Vandenberg Space Force Base […]
Kleos’ Observer Mission satellites pass testing + significant milestone + are ready to ship to Cape Canaveral SFS for launch to meet NRO objectives
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has awarded a Commercial RF Capabilities Contract to Kleos Space Inc. as part of the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement (SCE BAA) Framework. Kleos […]