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Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Elements of ESA’s Space Rider Vehicle
Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider spacecraft to the Service Module prime contractor Avio. Space Rider is an unmanned, reusable spacecraft being developed for in-orbit experimentation and technology demonstration. It can remain in orbit for up to three months before returning to Earth, completing a […] The post Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Elements of ESA’s Space Rider Vehicle appeared first on European Spaceflight..
Don’t miss the final ESA Impact of the year!
Don’t miss the final ESA Impact of the year!.
In-orbit servicers get UK funds to help shape new regulations
The British government is funding a group of in-orbit servicing ventures to help develop ground rules for their planned rendezvous and proximity operations. The post In-orbit servicers get UK funds to help shape new regulations appeared first on SpaceNews..
World-first direct 5G connection to low Earth orbit satellite opens new era for mobile coverage
In a world first, ESA and Telesat have successfully connected a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite to the ground using 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology in the Ka-band frequency range, marking a crucial step towards making space-based connections as simple as using a mobile phone..
What’s Happening in Space Policy December 22, 2024-January 4, 2025
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the next two weeks, December 22, 2024-January 4, 2025, and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate […].
NASA delays launch of heliophysics missions
NASA is delaying the launch of three missions to study the sun by several months because of issues with the primary payload. The post NASA delays launch of heliophysics missions appeared first on SpaceNews..
Live Coverage: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 21 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in the midnight hour on Monday to add another 21 satellites to its orbiting Starlink fleet. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-2 mission from pad 39A is scheduled for 12:35 a.m. EST (0535 UTC)..
Liechtenstein signs the Artemis Accords
Liechtenstein became the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords Dec. 20, bringing the total number of signatories to more than half of a UN body. The post Liechtenstein signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews..
Parker Solar Probe to make closest approach yet to the sun
A NASA spacecraft is performing better than expected as it makes its closest approach to the sun this week. The post Parker Solar Probe to make closest approach yet to the sun appeared first on SpaceNews..