SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s top secret Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California
On Wednesday, September 10 at 7:12 a.m. PT the Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) first Tranche 1 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Photos captured ...
Forrester’s Digest: EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX; quits LEO plan
It seems that Charlie Ergen and EchoStar have decided to trim — if not exit — the satellite direct-to-consumer market. It is selling its AWS-4 and H-Block licenses (c. 50MHz of spectrum) to SpaceX for $17 billion (€14.5bn), with up ...
One giant leap for Irish spaceflight—EIRSAT-1
Artistic rendition of EIRSAT-1 courtesy of University College Dublin, Ireland EIRSAT-1, developed by a team of students and staff at University College Dublin through ESA’s Fly Your Satellite! program, has made history as Ireland’s first satellite. Technicians at work building ...
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SpaceX moves launch of Starlink Group 17-5 with 24 smallsats to Monday from California
Trent Arant has chosen a unique lifestyle that involves traveling across the U.S. while gaming and live streaming from his converted camper van. On Monday, August 18, SpaceX's Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch Starlink Group 17-5 at 8:44 AM ...
SpaceX readies for Sunday launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-5 from California
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch 24 Starlink satellites to add to the Starlink constellation in low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch is scheeduled for 8:44 ...
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink smallsats of Group 10-20 from the Cape on Thursday
On a sunny Thursday SpaceX's Falcon 9 sent off 28 Starlink smallsats from Group 10-20 at 8:29 a.m. EDT (1229 GMT) to add to the increasing Starlink constellation from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40. Photos captured ...
AST SpaceMobile plays Game of Phones
The banking analysts have had time to chew over AST SpaceMobile’s half-year update. The advice given is — at best -– mixed. Some analysts have increased their Price Targets while other have reduced or softened their Targets. Recent Analyst Price ...
Research: Telco/satellite collaborations still in early stages
A new wave of partnerships between telcos and satellite/non-terrestrial network (NTN) players is reshaping the connectivity landscape, but the market remains far from mature, analyst house STL Partners has reported in its satellite tracker report Skywatch. STL Partners’ analysis of ...
OQ Technology debuts 5NETSAT via a €2.5 million EIC grant
Backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC), OQ Technology's 5NETSAT mission will deliver secure 5G satellite messaging and emergency alerts to unmodified smartphones, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty and space innovation OQ Technology has announced the official launch of the company's ...
Hiltron HMAM-XY selected for advanced comms tech research
Hiltron Communications recently reported the purchase of a latest-generation HMAM-XY motorized antenna mount by a German research organization—the mount is equipped with a 2.4 meter antenna and will be used for various applications including the advancement of technology related to ...
Northrop Grumman’s GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters help power 1st certified flight of ULA’s Vulcan rocket
Four Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) 63-inch-diameter, extended length, Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) delivered nearly two million pounds of thrust to help power the first certified launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket and the U.S. Space Force-106 mission ...
NASA selects 6 Companies to provide OTV studies
NASA earlier this month selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of various sizes and forms to multiple, difficult-to-reach orbits. The firm-fixed-price awards comprise nine studies with a maximum total value of ...
SpaceX launches Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats despite worst fog yet on a California night
On Wednesday SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 24 Starlink smallsats from Group 17-4 to low-Earth orbit to join the Starlink constellation from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be the fifth flight ...
