Metal 3D printing will soon take place in orbit for the first time. A pioneering European-made metal 3D printer is on its way to the International Space Station on the Cygnus NG-20 resupply mission which launched yesterday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2024
Researchers from the China Meteorological Administration have achieved a significant milestone in Earth observation with the successful deployment of the FengYun 3G (FY-3G) satellite, a novel technology designed to collect detailed precipitation data from space. This satellite represents the first of two planned missions aimed at improving our understanding of global precipitation patterns, incl