Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South Australia
Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of permanent facilities will now move forward, with the first launches planned for late 2025. Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp emphasized the importance of access to space, noting, "Access to space is crit
First Commercial Deep Space Spectrum License Awarded by FCC to AstroForge
Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30AstroForge has achieved a landmark moment in commercial space exploration, becoming the first private company to secure a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for deep space operations. This authorization covers missions beyond 2 million kilometers from Earth, as defined by the International Telecommunications Union. The approval allows AstroForge's Odin spacecraft to u
Successful demo showcases BAE Systems' next-gen M-Code GNSS technology
Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30BAE Systems has completed a successful demonstration of its latest M-Code signal tracking technology, using an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver built on the company's advanced Next-Generation Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). his achievement is part of the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) initiative,
Satcube secures new terminal order from Airbus Defence and Space
Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30Satcube, a European tech company specializing in lightweight satellite terminals for high-speed connectivity, has announced a significant new order from Airbus Defence and Space, valued at 1 million EUR. This order reinforces the ongoing partnership between the two companies, which began in 2020, and highlights Satcube's growing influence in satellite broadband solutions. The expanding par
Airbus keeps options open for European industry consolidation
Sunday, 03 November 2024 22:04Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbit
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China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space
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The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November
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Dragon Freedom Prepares for Short Relocation Ahead of Cargo Mission
Sunday, 03 November 2024 10:43Four Expedition 72 crew members are gearing up for a brief ride to relocate the International Space Station's Dragon Freedom spacecraft this weekend, creating space for an upcoming cargo mission. The crew has also spent the week conducting life science research and performing maintenance tasks aboard the orbiting laboratory. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbu
Faster communication with Earth possible through record-sensitive receiver
Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37In a significant advance for space communication, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new system featuring a silent amplifier and a record-sensitive receiver, enabling the faster and clearer transmission of images, videos, and data from space probes to Earth using light. This development holds potential for enhancing long-distance optical links that face p
SpaceRISE Wins EU Contract to Build and Operate IRIS2 Satellite Network
Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37SpaceRISE, a consortium involving Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), Hispasat, and SES (Ticker: SESG), has been selected by the European Commission to design, build, and operate IRIS2, the European Union's ambitious new multi-orbit connectivity system. This award signifies a key advancement in securing a stable and autonomous communications network for E
Smart-Connect advances space tech for disaster response solutions
Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37During disaster situations, effective communication becomes essential, but often ground networks are compromised. This issue leaves both the general public and emergency responders with limited access to critical information. Bandwidth shortages can significantly delay emergency operations, leading to loss of life. Recent calamities such as severe floods and wildfires highlight the growing neces
Tsunami Tracked by International SWOT Satellite After Greenland Rockslide
Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37) Nov 01, 2024 The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, developed by NASA and CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), has captured unique data on a significant tsunami contained within the steep confines of Greenland's Dickson Fjord. This rare event, triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, sent seismic reverberations across the planet for nine days.
Blue Origin hauls massive New Glenn 1st stage to launch site with hot fire up next
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Europe dispatches Proba-3 satellites to India for December eclipse mission
Saturday, 02 November 2024 10:37ESA's Proba-3 mission, designed to create a solar eclipse in space, is leaving Europe to head to its Indian launch site. The mission's two spacecraft, designed to align precisely in orbit so one will block the Sun for the other, have departed from Redwire Space's facilities in Kruibeke, Belgium. The pair will be transported to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre near Chennai, India, to prepare for th