The more powerful version of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully placed a group of Amazon Leo broadband satellites into orbit on the vehicle’s inaugural launch Feb. 12. The post First Ariane 64 launches Amazon Leo satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Axiom Space has raised $350 million to advance development of a commercial space station and new spacesuits for NASA. The post Axiom Space raises additional $350 million appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The contract will examine the performance of ThinKom’s “portable gateway” for use by dismounted forces The post ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails across images, interference with radio telescopes and the loss of dark skies. At the same time, commercial operators point to the enormous economic, scientific and national security
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The company developed a collaborative project management platform designed to operate in classified environments The post Software startup Integrate makes push into defense market following Space Force award appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Launch companies are divided on how to compete with SpaceX in a market where demand outstrips supply, yet customers remain price sensitive. The post Launch companies debate how to compete against SpaceX appeared first on SpaceNews.
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USSF-87 sends GSSAP payloads and propulsive ESPA ring on fourth Vulcan flight The post ULA’s Vulcan launches U.S. Space Force mission to geosynchronous orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau is pursuing an ambitious agenda for regulatory reform. The space plank of the FCC’s Build America Agenda would allocate additional spectrum for space activities, streamline the satellite licensing process and give spacecraft operators more flexibility to modernize operations. “We’re seeking to extend the reach
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Space investors and dealmakers anticipate SpaceX’s planned IPO this year will trigger a surge of capital across the industry, but not without the risk of pulling investor attention away from other companies in the run-up. The post SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge appeared first on SpaceNews.
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MILAN — United Kingdom-based launch company Orbex announced that its business is folding after multiple attempts to stay solvent fell through. The company announced Feb. 11 that it has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators — a process in the U.K. that’s similar to declaring bankruptcy — after fundraising, merger and acquisition efforts
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