MANTIS, the first satellite mission to be supported from concept to liftoff by ESA’s Earth Observation InCubed programme, has been launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. MANTIS carries a high-resolution multispectral camera coupled with a powerful AI processing unit.

Intuition-1 was also launched on the same rocket and will similarly demonstrate the advantages of onboard AI capabilities, in this case in tandem with a hyperspectral imager. The satellite’s machine learning algorithms were developed under the ESA-funded Genesis project

Space Coast FL (SPX) Nov 13, 2023
In a significant advancement for global telecommunications, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched two new communication satellites, O3b mPOWER 5 and 6, for Luxembourg-based SES S.A. The launch occurred on Sunday at the opening of their 89-minute window at 4:08 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. These satellites are destined for a

Maribor, Slovenia (SPX) Nov 10, 2023
In a striking display of miniaturized innovation, the European Space Agency's TRISAT-R CubeSat has provided a unique perspective of our planet Earth from an altitude of 6,000 kilometers, captured through a camera no larger than the edge of a 20-cent coin. This technological feat, demonstrating the prowess of highly compact space technology, has been a part of Slovenia's second space mission, sig

McLean VA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023
Intelsat, a prominent operator of one of the world's most extensive integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, is set to enhance the U.S Army's communication capabilities through a new, fully managed satellite communications (SATCOM) support system. This development follows Intelsat's successful acquisition of the Army's inaugural Satellite Communication (SATCOM) as a Managed Service (SaaMS)

Louisville CO (SPX) Nov 13, 2023
Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its new VRM5500-H hypergolic rocket engine, promising to revolutionize the current propulsion systems in space. This engine, with its high thrust and exceptional throttling abilities, is poised to set new standards in space propulsion technology. The VRM5500-H engine,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023
As Earth and Mars find themselves on opposite sides of the Sun - a biennial astronomical event known as the Mars solar conjunction - NASA's intrepid Mars fleet braces for a two-week communication hiatus, from November 11 to 25. This period, marked by the potential for solar interference, necessitates a pause in sending commands to the fleet, but it's far from a standstill for the Martian explore

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023
In a significant advancement for space-based data and analytics, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in this domain, has successfully launched eleven satellites as part of SpaceX's Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch includes a blend of ten satellites for Space Services customers and one for Spire's own data and analytics solutions, marking a milestone for t

Waltham MA (SPX) Nov 13, 2023
When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation - they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to fatal accidents. Even on Earth, between 1993 and 2013, spatial disorientation led to the loss of 65 aircraft, US$2.32 billion of damages and 101 deaths in the U.S. Cou