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IMAGEChina’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warnChina’s construction of a pair of communications megaconstellations could cloud low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages for decades or beyond, according to analysts. The post China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warn appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEESA LEO Cargo Return Phase 2 to Proceed Without Geo-Return ConstraintsESA anticipates that Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative will proceed without geo-return requirements for awardees. The LEO Cargo Return Service initiative was launched in November 2023 with the aim of supporting the development of a commercial service capable of transporting cargo to and from low Earth orbit. The project’s primary objective […] The post ESA LEO Cargo Return Phase 2 to Proceed Without Geo-Return Constraints appeared first on European Spaceflight.
IMAGEMDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation productionCanada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities. The post MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEChina’s megaconstellations take off, government backs commercial spaceEDITOR’S NOTE: Beginning this spring, Andrew Jones will be explaining the business, politics and technology in Chinese space activities as part of a new biweekly newsletter. Sign up now to […] The post China’s megaconstellations take off, government backs commercial space appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEESA Taps Spaceo-Led Consortium to Test Inflatable Satellite Deorbit SystemA consortium led by Portuguese start-up Spaceo has won a European Space Agency contract to test an inflatable drag sail designed to deorbit small satellites. Founded in 2023, Spaceo develops compact inflatable systems to deorbit satellites, improving end-of-life mission management. The company secured €100,000 in pre-seed funding from Portugal Ventures and early support from the […] The post ESA Taps Spaceo-Led Consortium to Test Inflatable Satellite Deorbit System appeared first on European Spaceflight.
IMAGEStarship destroyed on second consecutive test flightSpaceX’s Starship vehicle suffered its second consecutive test flight failure March 6, tumbling in space before breakup up and reentering over the Caribbean. The post Starship destroyed on second consecutive test flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEPublic Consultation Begins for New Microlauncher Launch Site in French GuianaThe French space agency CNES has opened a public consultation period for the new multi-user microlauncher facility at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. The consultation will focus on the site’s environmental authorization and building permit request. On 17 February, the first of four public consultation sessions into the construction of the new Multi-Launcher […] The post Public Consultation Begins for New Microlauncher Launch Site in French Guiana appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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IMAGETrump’s Iron Dome order needs constructive debate to reach its full potentialOn January 27, President Trump signed an executive order to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” This directive mandates that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth submit a plan for a […] The post Trump’s Iron Dome order needs constructive debate to reach its full potential appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEMDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellationMDA Space is building more than 50 satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-generation low Earth orbit constellation under a $768 million contract. The post MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEChinese constellation operator Spacesail signs agreement with Measat of MalaysiaHELSINKI — Chinese low Earth orbit megaconstellation operator Spacesail has signed an agreement with Measat to expand its presence into Southeast Asia. Chinese low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator Shanghai […] The post Chinese constellation operator Spacesail signs agreement with Measat of Malaysia appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGESatellite backlog emerges as key constraint at the nation’s busiest spaceportSpace Force official warns there is not enough room to prep satellites as commercial and government missions ramp up The post Satellite backlog emerges as key constraint at the nation’s busiest spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEGlenn Construction SafetyOccupational Health and Safety information for construction activities at NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. Points of Contact Educational Material Forms To access a form, go to the NASA Electronic Forms site and search for the form number listed below. You will have to download the form to […]
IMAGESatellite manufacturer for Chinese megaconstellation secures $137 million fundingHELSINKI — A satellite manufacturer for China’s Thousand Sails megaconstellation has raised over 1 billion yuan in Series A+ funding. Shanghai Gesi Aerospace Technology, also known as Genesat, announced the […] The post Satellite manufacturer for Chinese megaconstellation secures $137 million funding appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEEurope Allocates €10.6B to Build and Launch IRIS2 ConstellationThe European Space Agency and the European Commission have signed a contract with the SpaceRIDE consortium to develop and launch the IRIS2 secure communications constellation. In late October, the European Commission announced that it had accepted the “best-and-final offer” from the SpaceRIDE consortium for the development of its Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by […] The post Europe Allocates €10.6B to Build and Launch IRIS2 Constellation appeared first on European Spaceflight.
IMAGERivada brushes off regulatory setback for proposed broadband constellationRivada Space Networks remains confident it can reclaim priority Ka-band spectrum rights for nearly 600 proposed broadband satellites, more than two months after Liechtenstein’s telecoms regulator rescinded its license. The post Rivada brushes off regulatory setback for proposed broadband constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEDOMINO-E Whitepaper: New Business Opportunities in Airbus’ New Constellation for Earth ObservationThe Earth observation (EO) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) markets are growing rapidly. In a 2022 market report by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), it […] The post DOMINO-E Whitepaper: New Business Opportunities in Airbus’ New Constellation for Earth Observation appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEEuropean Commission Accepts ‘Best-and-Final Offer’ for IRIS2 ConstellationThe European Commission has announced that it has awarded the contract to build its IRIS2 satellite communications megaconstellation to the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat. IRIS2 (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by Satellite) is a European Union satellite project aimed at providing sovereign, secure, and resilient communication services across Europe and […]
IMAGEEarthDaily buys analytics specialist amid imagery constellation deployment delayAntarctica Capital has sold geospatial analytics provider Descartes Labs to EarthDaily Analytics, a company the private equity firm also owns, which has delayed its optical imagery constellation by two years to improve artificial intelligence compatibility.