Sierra Space, a commercial space company, is gearing up for a momentous event as it prepares to conduct its largest-ever "burst test" of its inflatable, expandable space station technology. This groundbreaking endeavor is a crucial step in Sierra Space's...

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023
Airbus has launched a groundbreaking technology designed to mitigate the risks posed by tumbling satellites in space. The innovative device, named "Detumbler," was developed in association with Exotrail and EnduroSat and is scheduled for an in-orbit demonstration early in 2024. The Detumbler represents a significant advancement in addressing the challenges of space debris, particularly in Low Ea

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) announces that its NEA Payload Release Modules (PRM) were used to dispense spacecrafts from the SpaceX Transporter-9 Rideshare mission. This launch demonstrates not only the PRM product’s dispensing capabilities, but it also reinforces EBAD’s dedication...

Spire Global, a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, on 14th November at Space Tech Expo Europe unveiled Constellation Management Platform, a web-based app that simplifies satellite constellation operations through its user-friendly interface. The development of the...

Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone has officially assumed the role of Director General at the Italian Space Agency. His appointment was confirmed by the Agency's Board of Directors on October 10th, in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 2 bis, of...

Exolaunch, a provider of small satellite launch mission management and deployment services, has recently signed a launch services agreement (LSA) with Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn. This agreement will involve Exolaunch providing mission management, integration services,...

  Comtech, a provider of communication technology, has secured a significant $20 million order from Spectra Group, a UK-based company, to supply next-generation troposcatter systems for NATO and European customers. The order specifically includes Comtech's Comet - Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 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,

The launch campaign for the inaugural flight of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket is underway with initial stacking operations in the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Launch site preps for the...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2023
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland recently witnessed the vibrant blue glow of the Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) within its vacuum chamber during a critical phase of thruster qualification testing. This significant advancement in space technology reflects the culmination of efforts to create the most robust electric propulsion thruster to date. With a 12-kilowatt Hall thruste

Launch service provider RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. The announcement comes as UK Science Minister, George Freeman, visits SaxaVord Spaceport to see...

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2023
In a significant step for China's burgeoning commercial space sector, a new reusable rocket has achieved a critical flight test milestone, performing a vertical take-off and landing sequence with precision. The SQX-2Y rocket, developed by Beijing-based i-Space, executed the maneuver flawlessly, signaling China's advancing capabilities in an area dominated by select space-faring entities. O

Paris (ESA) Nov 03, 2023
The European Space Agency (ESA) has once again pushed the envelope of technological innovation by 3D printing electromagnetic coils in pure copper, a leap forward in the design of versatile tools essential for a myriad of space missions. This breakthrough comes as a result of one of the over 2,000 research contracts completed under ESA's General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), an initiative

Sidus Space, a Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has recently secured a major contract to provide services to a US-owned company for their commercial lunar program. The contract, which is an Indefinite-Delivery/ Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, has a significant value of...

Alpha Data, a company specialised in FPGA-based acceleration boards, has just launched the ADK-VA601 Versal AI Core Development Kit for Space 2.0, marking a new era in adaptable data processing in space exploration. Alpha Data's ADK-VA601 Versal AI Core Development...

Birmingham UK (SPX) Oct 26, 2023
Scientists have observed the creation of rare chemical elements in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen - casting new light on how heavy elements are made. Researchers examined the exceptionally bright gamma-ray burst GRB 230307A, which was caused by a neutron star merger. The explosion was observed using an array of ground and space-based telescopes, including NASA's James Webb Space

 Iceye, a company specialised in persistent monitoring with synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellites, today announced a partnership with Suhora Technologies, a software and geospatial intelligence company in India that caters to various industry verticals in the region. This partnership...