The United States Space Force is a critical component of our nation’s defense. As the newest branch of the U.S. military, the Space Force is responsible for protecting and defending […] The post The Space Rapid Capabilities Office: unlocking the power of collaboration for national defense appeared first on SpaceNews..
On 9 December, German Earth observation data provider constellr announced a multi-year contract with the German Aerospace Agency (DLR) to supply high-resolution thermal data. Dr. Max Gulde, CEO of constellr, shares insights into this partnership and highlights what makes the company’s offering unique. Can you elaborate on the specific objectives of the partnership with DLR […] The post Constellr CEO Dr. Max Gulde Details DLR Partnership appeared first on European Spaceflight..
SpaceX launched 30 satellites Dec. 21 on the second in a series of dedicated rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits. The post SpaceX launches second mid-inclination rideshare mission appeared first on SpaceNews..
Thailand and Liechtenstein just joined the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of signatories to 52. Mike Gold, who was instrumental in creating the Accords, considers that a significant milestone because […].
A Rocket Lab Electron successfully launched a radar satellite for Synspective Dec. 21, days after that Japanese company lifted off on the stock market. The post Rocket Lab launches sixth Synspective radar imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews..
A government shutdown has been avoided as Congress finally passed a new Continuing Resolution at the last minute keeping the government open through mid-March. The House approved the same bill […].
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the engine to power its Nyx Moon spacecraft, which will be utilized for missions to lunar orbit and the surface of the Moon. On 20 December, The Exploration Company announced that it […] The post The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype appeared first on European Spaceflight..
This is the second batch of customer satellites that SpaceX will launch to a mid-inclination orbit. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is set for 3:12 a.m. PST (6:12 a.m. EST, 1112 UTC)..
2024 Year in Review – Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley by Tiffany Blake As NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some of our highlights of science, engineering, research, and innovation from 2024. Ames Arc Jets Play Key […].
A defunct military weather satellite has broken up in orbit and created more than 50 pieces of debris, the latest in a series of similar incidents. The post Retired military weather satellite breaks up appeared first on SpaceNews..