https://spacewatch.global/tag/nanoracks/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/nanoracks/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/nasa-modifies-contracts-with-blue-origin-and-nanoracks/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53097 NASA has modified agreements for two funded commercial space station partners that are on track to develop low Earth orbit destinations for NASA and other customers as the International Space Station retires in 2030. The changes add new technical milestones and reallocate existing funding to allow the agency to accelerate efforts as part of NASA’s goal to foster a commercial low-Earth orbit economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-bezos-splits-with-orbital-reef-now-what/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51685 Bob Smith, the now retiring former CEO of Blue Origin, was invited at the Financial Times Investing in Space Summit in June 2023 to provide an overview of the future of Orbital Reef, the commercial space station being developed jointly by Blue Origin and Sierra Space. His statements about Orbital Reef were considered a bit disappointing by the inner circle of Space analysts, but nothing in Smith’s tone hinted at the shocking developments that just unfolded.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/spacewatchgl-summer-reading-the-wonders-of-micro-g-medicine-2/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50158 The moment the decommissioned ISS burns through re-entry and plunges into the Pacific Ocean will be heart-breaking. Granted, we will still have the Chinese Tiangong space station as a symbol of governmental and entrepreneurial prowess. But once the (American) private sector is solely in charge of orbital space stations other than Chinese ones, albeit with some friends and allies governments support as anchor customers, what will happen with global micro-G accessibility?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/voyager-space-and-airbus-announce-joint-venture-to-build-starlab/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50339 Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space announced on the 2nd of August a new agreement to pave the way to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station. The US-led joint venture will bring together world-class leaders in the space domain, while further uniting American and European interests in space exploration. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-stations-the-private-gold-rush/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46216 The coming of the end of the ISS era brings forward a series of fundamental questions: what will happen after the ISS is discontinued? Is a new epoch of privately-owned, low orbit on the rise?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/voyager-space-and-airbus-enter-international-partnership-to-develop-starlab-space-station/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45823 Space technology company, Voyager Space, and advanced aerospace and defence solutions provider, Airbus Defence and Space, entered into a partnership to develop and operate Starlab space station. The station will serve NASA as well as a global customer base of space agencies and researchers, Voyager said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/space-cafe-radio-with-jeffrey-manber/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45126 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global's Marketing Intern Jim Murphy spoke with Jeffrey Manber, the President of International and Space Stations at  Voyager Space. Voyager Space is dedicated to develop the world's first private free-flying space stations and continue to build the commercial infrastructure of space in orbit and beyond.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/space-cafe-canada-by-dr-jessica-west-recap-countdown-to-liftoff-the-first-canadian-spaceport-under-development/ Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40853 During the sixth Space Café Canada event on April 29, 2022, host Jessica West sat down with Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services and Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial space launch complex. In contrast to most other spaceports around the world, Spaceport Nova Scotia is intended to be fully commercial.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/02/spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-china-aerospace-news-roundup-21-28-february-2022/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39571 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Orbital Gateway Consulting we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. We are pleased to present “Dongfang Hour China Aerospace News Roundup 21 – 28 February 2022. Welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Space Updates! I’m Jean Deville, joined as always by my co-host Blaine Curcio.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/spacewatchgl-share-private-space-stations-are-coming-will-they-be-better-than-their-predecessors/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37812 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Alice Gorman, we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. This is “Private space stations are coming. Will they be better than their predecessors?”, originally published 5 December 2021 at The Conversation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/nasa-awards-415m-to-private-iss-successors/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37733&preview=true&preview_id=37733 NASA has awarded a $415.6 million to three U.S. companies to design commercial space stations, the U.S. agency said last week. The companies that received awards are Blue Origin ($130 million), Nanoracks ($160 million) and Northrop Grumman ($125.6 million).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/nasa-selects-companies-to-develop-commercial-space-destinations/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37665 NASA announced having signed agreements with three U.S. companies to develop the designs of space stations and other destinations in space. The agreements are the first in a two-phase approach to a seamless transition of activity from the ISS to commercial destinations. During this first phase, which is to continue through 2025, ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/nanoracks-appoints-amela-wilson-ceo/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37167&preview=true&preview_id=37167 Nanoracks, the space travel affiliate of the Voyager Space Company group, appointed Amela Wilson as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The former CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Manber will join Voyager Space as President of International and Space Stations and remain Chairman of the Board at Nanoracks, the company said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/over-6500-attend-iac-2021-in-dubai/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36861 The 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021), organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), held in the Middle East for the first time and hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) ended on Friday. Over 6,500 delegates from more than 110 countries attended the “Inspire, Innovate & Discover for the Benefit of Mankind” themed event.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/nanoracks-voyager-space-and-lockheed-martin-launch-starlab/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36659&preview=true&preview_id=36659 Nanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin want to develop the “first-ever free-flying commercial space station”, Starlab, the companies said. The space station will be a continuously crewed commercial platform, dedicated to conducting critical research, fostering industrial activity, and ensuring continued U.S. presence and leadership in low-Earth orbit (LEO), the partners said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/starlab-oasis-launches-in-abu-dhabi-to-examine-agtech-in-space/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35462 Nanoracks partnered with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and launched a new Space AgTech company, StarLab Oasis, Nanoracks announced. The aim of the project is to accelerate the growth of Abu Dhabi’s AgTech ecosystem. The multi-year economic development will grant a commercial space and farming research centre in the city.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/12/voyager-to-acquire-iss-heavy-user-and-pioneer-nanoracks/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=29411&preview=true&preview_id=29411 Voyager to acquire ISS heavy user and pioneer Nanoracks]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/nanoracks-europe-spearheading-dreamcoder-2-0-with-european-space-agency-support/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24456&preview=true&preview_id=24456 Nanoracks Space Outpost Europe (Nanoracks-Europe), based in Torino, Italy and Rina Consulting SpA – two innovative European space companies, are teaming with DreamUp, PBC to provide space-based educational opportunities to students in Italy impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fast-tracked funding support from the European Space Agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/nanoracks-completes-its-17th-commercial-iss-cubesat-deployment-mission-including-aztechsat-1/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19695 Nanoracks, a leading provider of commercial access to space, completed its 17th CubeSat deployment mission from the International Space Station (ISS) using commercially developed and operated hardware. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/singapores-spacechain-sends-blockchain-tech-to-the-international-space-station/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17634 This content is for members only. 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