WASHINGTON — Startup Turion Space has been awarded a $32.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to launch three small satellites designed to monitor and track objects such as […] The post Turion Space secures $32.6 million military contract for in-orbit space surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Imagine building a shield in orbit to protect Earth against environmental destruction — a fleet of cooperative satellites forming a massive umbrella that reduces solar energy reaching Earth, mitigating the […] The post The case to build a new ISS: the International Solar Sunshade appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The FAA has issued an updated license for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, with a launch likely in the first half of January. The post FAA updates Starship launch license for next flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an updated license for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, clearing the way for a launch likely in the first half […] The post FAA updates Starship launch license for next flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Delays in the completion of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft will extend the stay of astronauts on the International Space Station by a month. The post Next Crew Dragon mission delayed a month appeared first on SpaceNews.
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HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Galactic Energy conducted its fourth sea launch early Thursday as China continued its recent high launch cadence. The Ceres-1 solid rocket lifted off at 5:18 […] The post China nears record launch year with Ceres-1 and SAR satellite missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The company’s large satellite platform will travel from low to medium orbit using electric propulsion The post K2 Space lands $30 million military contract for “Mega” satellite mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Three rideshare launch service providers are joining forces to support launches to geostationary orbit. The post Three companies to partner on GTO rideshare launch services appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Commercial space station developer Vast Space signed a deal with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the ISS, pending NASA approval. The post Vast signs agreement with SpaceX for private astronaut missions to the ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The contracts are part of Maxar’s “direct access” program that enables customers to directly control satellite tasking through their own ground stations The post Maxar signs $35 million satellite intelligence deals in Asia-Pacific region appeared first on SpaceNews.
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