Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) has successfully launched four private astronauts from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the International Space Station (ISS). The Ax-2 crew is now in orbit following a 5:37 p.m. EDT liftoff. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is now anticipated to dock to the space-facing port of the ISS Harmony module. around 9:16 a.m. (EDT) on Monday, May 22.
Read More »NASA Selects Blue Origin as Artemis Lunar Lander Provider
NASA has selected Blue Origin to develop a human landing system for the agency’s Artemis V mission to the Moon. Through Artemis, NASA will explore more of the Moon than ever before, uncovering more scientific discoveries and preparing for future astronaut missions to Mars.
Read More »PLD Space Prepares for Launch of its MIURA 1 Micro Rocket
PLD Space has successfully completed the hot test of its MIURA 1 micro rocket, as a precursor to its eventual launch, from its launch base in El Arenosillo (Huelva). As a result, PLD Space is optimistic about the final stretch of its first experimental flight MIURA 1 SN1 Test Flight.
Read More »Rivada Space Networks partners with OKAPI:Orbits on Space Situational Awareness
Rivada Space Networks (RSN) and OKAPI:Orbits have extended their partnership, which will secure the responsible use of space-based technologies. As a result, OKAPI:Orbits is providing satellite mission-analysis tools, including analysis and implementation of Collision Avoidance and De-orbiting strategies. The agreement brings together Rivada Space Networks’ interconnected high-speed, Low Earth Orbit satellite network and OKAPI:Orbits’ Space Traffic Management Software-as-a-Service solution.
Read More »OneWeb and iSAT Africa Partner for High-Speed Connectivity
OneWeb and iSAT Africa LTD announced Distribution Partnership Agreement
Read More »Thales Alenia Space-Led Consortium Wins ASI Contract
Thales Alenia Space has won a €235 million contract from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design, develop and qualify a spacecraft for a dedicated In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstration mission.
Read More »Reflex Aerospace Prepares for First Commercial Mission
Reflex Aerospace is gearing up for its first commercial space mission, securing a fixed slot for the rocket launch of its demo satellite. The launch is set to take place in the fall of 2024 on a Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX. The mission aims to validate new technologies in space for the first time. The demo satellite, which weighs around 120 kilograms, is currently under development and will be assembled in Munich. Furthermore, the local 'micro factory' for producing customer-specific satellites will tentatively open later this year.
Read More »Beresheet 2 Lunar Mission Loses Chief Donors
SpaceIL has announced that several of the main donors to the Beresheet 2 mission have decided not to continue their investment in the project due to circumstances “that are unrelated to the organization and its partners," according to local sources. The donors had previously invested $45 million in the project that aims to land two modules on the moon.
Read More »IDDK Partners SSTL for Space Biological Experiments
IDDK Co., Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore Space & Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to advocate the use of the space environment for biological experiments. This initiative is one of the pivotal first steps in developing Singapore’s Space Life Science sector, which will set the stage for building new knowledge and capabilities. As a result, it will foster the next generation of space science researchers as well as international collaborations.
Read More »SpaceX Hires NASA’s Kathy Lueders for Starship Position
SpaceX has engaged NASA's former human spaceflight boss Kathy Lueders to help oversee the development of the company's moon and Mars rocket called Starship, according to Reuters. This represents another essential hire for SpaceX as it aims to develop and use Starship for landing NASA astronauts on the moon within the next decade.
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