PLD Space secures contract for Spanish small satellite launcher development
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:55
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
PLD Space has been named the sole contractor in the second phase of a project aimed at developing a Spanish launcher for small satellites. This endeavor, part of the Aerospace Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE), carries a significant tender value of 40.5 million euros.
The awarding of this contract to PLD Space follows a comprehensive evaluation by the Contr
PLD Space has been named the sole contractor in the second phase of a project aimed at developing a Spanish launcher for small satellites. This endeavor, part of the Aerospace Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE), carries a significant tender value of 40.5 million euros.
The awarding of this contract to PLD Space follows a comprehensive evaluation by the Contr Australian Space Startups to Benefit from UniSA's Enhanced Accelerator Program
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is taking a significant step in bolstering its support for the burgeoning space industry. In a collaborative effort, UniSA's Innovation and Collaboration Centre (ICC) and the Australian Centre for Business Growth (AuCBG) have unveiled a new scaleup pathway for space startups. This initiative builds upon the already established Venture Catalyst Space acce
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is taking a significant step in bolstering its support for the burgeoning space industry. In a collaborative effort, UniSA's Innovation and Collaboration Centre (ICC) and the Australian Centre for Business Growth (AuCBG) have unveiled a new scaleup pathway for space startups. This initiative builds upon the already established Venture Catalyst Space acce Boosting European Space Ambitions: EC, EIB, and ESA Unite for Sectoral Support
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Brussels, Belgium (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
In a significant move to bolster the European space sector, the European Commission (EC), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a collaborative arrangement. This partnership, unveiled at the Space Conference, is set to provide a substantial boost to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, aiming to enhance Europe's competitive stan
In a significant move to bolster the European space sector, the European Commission (EC), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a collaborative arrangement. This partnership, unveiled at the Space Conference, is set to provide a substantial boost to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, aiming to enhance Europe's competitive stan Eutelsat Sells OneWeb Share to Airbus U.S. Space and Defense, Advances Asset Optimization
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Paris, France (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
Eutelsat Group has completed the sale of OneWeb's 50% share in the Airbus OneWeb Satellites joint venture (AOS). This development marks a crucial step in Eutelsat's strategic management of its assets, aiming at portfolio optimization and debt reduction.
The stake in Airbus OneWeb Satellites, a Florida-based business responsible for constructing the satellites for the OneWeb First Generatio
Eutelsat Group has completed the sale of OneWeb's 50% share in the Airbus OneWeb Satellites joint venture (AOS). This development marks a crucial step in Eutelsat's strategic management of its assets, aiming at portfolio optimization and debt reduction.
The stake in Airbus OneWeb Satellites, a Florida-based business responsible for constructing the satellites for the OneWeb First Generatio SAFE Orbit Act: A Step Towards Safer and More Efficient Space Operations
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
In a major move to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) and manage the increasingly congested low-Earth orbit, US Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Gary Peters (D-MI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced the Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act. This bipartisan bill is aimed at dir
In a major move to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) and manage the increasingly congested low-Earth orbit, US Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Gary Peters (D-MI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced the Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act. This bipartisan bill is aimed at dir General Atomics to Showcase Optical Communication Terminals in Space with SDA Contract
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San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs), which are to be hosted on their GA-75 spacecraft, a 75-kilogram class satellite, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS, expressed enthusi
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs), which are to be hosted on their GA-75 spacecraft, a 75-kilogram class satellite, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS, expressed enthusi Unibap to Supply Advanced Data Handling Computer for NASA's HyTI-2 ACMES Mission
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2024
Unibap AB (publ) has announced securing an important order for its SpaceCloud iX10 platform, earmarked for NASA's forthcoming Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging satellite mission, HyTI-2. Valued at $350,000 USD, this order marks a significant milestone for Unibap, reinforcing its position in the field of advanced space computing.
The SpaceCloud iX10, Unibap's cutting-edge onboard payload data h
Unibap AB (publ) has announced securing an important order for its SpaceCloud iX10 platform, earmarked for NASA's forthcoming Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging satellite mission, HyTI-2. Valued at $350,000 USD, this order marks a significant milestone for Unibap, reinforcing its position in the field of advanced space computing.
The SpaceCloud iX10, Unibap's cutting-edge onboard payload data h Weather forecasting, from space to your smartphone
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Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Have you ever wondered how weather forecasts are created? Without satellites observing the Earth, accurate weather prediction wouldn't be possible. The MetOp-SG* satellites, built by Airbus in Friedrichshafen and Toulouse for the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, will provide a broader range of more accurate data to improve numerical models used in forecasting, as well as observations fo
Have you ever wondered how weather forecasts are created? Without satellites observing the Earth, accurate weather prediction wouldn't be possible. The MetOp-SG* satellites, built by Airbus in Friedrichshafen and Toulouse for the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, will provide a broader range of more accurate data to improve numerical models used in forecasting, as well as observations fo Japan's Moon lander comes back to life
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Tokyo (AFP) Jan 29, 2024
Japan's Moon lander has come back to life, the space agency said Monday, enabling the craft to proceed with its mission of investigating the lunar surface despite its rocky start.
The surprise announcement was a boost to Japan's space programme, nine days after the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
Japan's Moon lander has come back to life, the space agency said Monday, enabling the craft to proceed with its mission of investigating the lunar surface despite its rocky start.
The surprise announcement was a boost to Japan's space programme, nine days after the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellites
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Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2024
Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.
Iran has claimed the launch is part its peaceful civilian space program, but U.S. officials said in a 2023 worldwide threat assessment said launches like this one an
Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.
Iran has claimed the launch is part its peaceful civilian space program, but U.S. officials said in a 2023 worldwide threat assessment said launches like this one an Webb reveals structure in 19 spiral galaxies
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A new treasure trove of images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope showcases near- and mid-infrared portraits of 19 face-on spiral galaxies. This new set of exquisite images show stars, gas, and dust on the smallest scales ever observed beyond our own galaxy.
Teams of researchers are studying these images to uncover the origins of these intricate structures. The research community’s collective analysis will ultimately inform theorists’ simulations, and advance our understanding of star formation and the evolution of spiral galaxies.
Galileo, now fit for aviation
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Galileo, already the world’s most precise satellite navigation system, now meets international standards to guide civil aviation from take-off to landing, complementing Europe’s EGNOS for the most critical operations. Galileo was not designed to comply with these strict safety requirements, so how did engineers at ESA achieve this feat? This is a tale of engineering excellence.
New insights into Lunar evolution with revised geological time scale proposed
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
In a significant development in lunar science, a team of renowned scientists, including Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Jianhzong Liu from the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. James W Head from Brown University, have proposed an updated time scale for the Earth's Moon. This
In a significant development in lunar science, a team of renowned scientists, including Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Jianhzong Liu from the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. James W Head from Brown University, have proposed an updated time scale for the Earth's Moon. This What the next solar maximum means for you
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Washington DC (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Much like the Earth, our Sun is a dynamic body with a complex - and sometimes violent - weather system. Solar storms eject highly energetic radiation that can impact our planet, forming strong auroras and disrupting power grids, electronics, and satellites.
The scientific study of space weather attempts to understand, track, and forecast this solar activity, which peaks with the solar maxi
Much like the Earth, our Sun is a dynamic body with a complex - and sometimes violent - weather system. Solar storms eject highly energetic radiation that can impact our planet, forming strong auroras and disrupting power grids, electronics, and satellites.
The scientific study of space weather attempts to understand, track, and forecast this solar activity, which peaks with the solar maxi