Apogeo Space contracts Momentus to orbit 9 satellites for IoT constellation
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
Momentus Inc., a public company trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker MNTS, is set to deliver nine satellites into orbit for Apogeo Space's Internet of Things (IoT) constellation. The move represents a significant step in Apogeo's ambitious project of developing a 100-satellite network, further demonstrating the growing collaboration between these two space technology firms.
Apogeo Space' LeoStella builds and delivers its 20th satellite
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
LeoStella, the U.S.-based satellite manufacturer, has successfully delivered its twentieth satellite since its inception in 2019. This accomplishment signals a key milestone in the firm's growth trajectory. The latest delivery, the third of its kind, was made to Loft Orbital Solutions.
LeoStella's 20th satellite was based on its LS-100 bus platform, marking another achievement for the manu Astroscale working Share My Space to facilitate space risk identification
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
In an effort to bolster the surveillance of space objects and mitigate the risks associated with increasing satellite population, Japanese in-orbit servicing company Astroscale has partnered with French space surveillance startup, Share My Space. This collaboration aims to facilitate effective identification of space risks, with Astroscale enlisting the advanced services of Share My Space in the Scrubbing Hubble images of satellite light tracks
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
When the Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990, there were about 470 artificial satellites orbiting Earth. By 2000, that number doubled. But by 2023, the rising number has grown almost exponentially to nearly 8,000 satellites. For Hubble this means that satellites photobomb about 10% of its exposures on celestial targets. But a typical satellite trail is very thin and will affect less than GomSpace and ESA cancel next phase of climate observation mission
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
In European space news, GomSpace and ESA have decided not to proceed to the next phase of the CubeMap mission, a climate observation initiative. The mission had been envisaged as a collaboration between the ESA, Denmark-based GomSpace, and UK-based RAL Space.
In December 2021, GomSpace and RAL Space signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Scout-1 Mission, otherwise k Dying stars' cocoons could be new source of gravitational waves
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
So far, astrophysicists have only detected gravitational waves from binary systems - the mergers of either two black holes, two neutron stars or one of each. Although astrophysicists theoretically should be able to detect gravitational waves from a single, non-binary source, they have yet to uncover these elusive signals.
Now Northwestern University researchers suggest looking at a new, un China questions whether there is a new moon race afoot
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 04:53
The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study of the moon, is very important for scientists, as it can give them insights into other celestial bodies and advance planetary science. If we want to know the history of Earth, together with the history of our solar system, studying the moon is essential.
The ex EOS Data Analytics and Space Electric Thruster Systems demonstrate technology in orbit
Monday, 05 June 2023 19:06
EOSDA, Dragonfly and Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS) are part of the Noosphere Group, established in 2014 by international entrepreneur Max Polyakov to create an integrated space business.
L3Harris to develop missile-warning sensor for medium orbit constellation
Monday, 05 June 2023 18:30
The U.S. Space Force awarded L3Harris technologies a $29 million contract to design a sensor payload that can track hypersonic missiles from medium Earth orbit.
Digital twins gaining traction in military satellite programs
Monday, 05 June 2023 16:37
“We're finally at this transition point, from being a buzzword and experiencing a lot of cynicism, to something that people see a real need for,” said Robbie Robertson, co-founder and CEO of Sedaro
NASA, SpaceX launch solar arrays, cargo to space station
Monday, 05 June 2023 16:37
Following a successful launch of NASA's SpaceX 28th commercial resupply services mission, two new solar arrays, science investigations, and supplies are on their way to the International Space Station.
Carrying more than 7,000 pounds of cargo to the orbiting laboratory, the uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched on the company's Falcon 9 rocket at 11:47 a.m. EDT, Monday, June 5, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The cargo spacecraft is scheduled to autonomously dock with the space-facing port on the station's Harmony module at approximately 5:50 a.m. and remain at the station for about 21 days.
Falcon 9 launches cargo Dragon to space station with new solar arrays
Monday, 05 June 2023 16:30
A Falcon 9 launched a cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on a mission emphasizing station hardware and supplies over science.
Viasat forms satcoms titan to take on a market in transformation
Monday, 05 June 2023 16:23
Viasat’s $6.2 billion Inmarsat acquisition has created a satellite communications behemoth with revenues that would rival other geostationary operators even after their potential consolidation deals.
Successful Launch and Deployment of Dragon into Orbit by SpaceX
Monday, 05 June 2023 15:18
After some delays over the weekend, SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew Resupply Mission 28 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The initial launch was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions, particularly high winds in the booster recovery zone.
The mission was successfully executed at 11:47 a.m. EDT Monday, with weather conditions deemed 60% favorable for liftoff. Spac