European engineers give Orion its wings
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:00
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A solar array of the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II with the ESA and NASA logos ESA’s pioneering Biomass satellite arrives at launch site
Monday, 10 March 2025 09:00
Marking another step towards new insights into Earth’s forests and their role in the carbon cycle, ESA’s groundbreaking Biomass satellite has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, to be prepared for liftoff on a Vega-C rocket at the end of April.
Astroscale and BAE Systems Progress In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment to Support Circular Space Economy
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
London, UK (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
Astroscale Limited ("Astroscale UK"), the UK branch of Astroscale Holdings Inc., a leader in satellite servicing and orbital sustainability, has successfully completed a study focused on developing the capability to refurbish and upgrade satellites for commercial operations.
This initiative is part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) 'Systems Studies for a Circular Economy in Space' progr
Astroscale Limited ("Astroscale UK"), the UK branch of Astroscale Holdings Inc., a leader in satellite servicing and orbital sustainability, has successfully completed a study focused on developing the capability to refurbish and upgrade satellites for commercial operations.
This initiative is part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) 'Systems Studies for a Circular Economy in Space' progr KP Labs Unveils Smart Mission Lab to Revolutionize Space Technology Validation
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
KP Labs has launched Smart Mission Lab, an innovative platform aimed at transforming the development and testing of AI models and onboard data processing for space missions. Supported by ESA InCubed, a program managed by ESA F-lab, the Smart Mission Lab offers remote access to KP Labs' high-performance Data Processing Units (DPUs), enabling engineers, researchers, and mission planners to test an
KP Labs has launched Smart Mission Lab, an innovative platform aimed at transforming the development and testing of AI models and onboard data processing for space missions. Supported by ESA InCubed, a program managed by ESA F-lab, the Smart Mission Lab offers remote access to KP Labs' high-performance Data Processing Units (DPUs), enabling engineers, researchers, and mission planners to test an SatixFy receives UK Space Agency grant to develop or Advanced LEO Payload Software
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
SatixFy Communications (NYSE American: SATX) has been awarded GBP 1.8 million (approximately $2.3 million) by the UK Space Agency through its C-LEO program. The funding is designated for the creation of an advanced software suite for digital satellite payloads.
The investment will facilitate the development of cutting-edge regenerative and digital beamforming software to meet the rising de
SatixFy Communications (NYSE American: SATX) has been awarded GBP 1.8 million (approximately $2.3 million) by the UK Space Agency through its C-LEO program. The funding is designated for the creation of an advanced software suite for digital satellite payloads.
The investment will facilitate the development of cutting-edge regenerative and digital beamforming software to meet the rising de Space Force accelerates Missile Warning capabilities
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is advancing its missile warning and tracking capabilities through the continued development of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Command and Control (C2) ground system. As part of its strategic approach, SSC has awarded a $151 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to BAE Systems under the Space Enterprise
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is advancing its missile warning and tracking capabilities through the continued development of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Command and Control (C2) ground system. As part of its strategic approach, SSC has awarded a $151 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to BAE Systems under the Space Enterprise Space station's replacement crew arrives in Florida in preparation of SpaceX launch
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2025
The spacecraft that will carry the next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station has arrived at the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 12 and will shuttle the Crew-10 astronauts aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The arrival of the module at the Florida launch pad signifies pr
The spacecraft that will carry the next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station has arrived at the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 12 and will shuttle the Crew-10 astronauts aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The arrival of the module at the Florida launch pad signifies pr Perfect Lunar Landing Achieved in Mare Crisium
Sunday, 09 March 2025 23:33
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
On 2 March 2025, the Blue Ghost mission successfully executed an automated landing in Mare Crisium, a basin located on the Moon's northeastern near side. This milestone marks Firefly Aerospace as the first private company to complete a robotic lunar landing precisely on schedule and without complications. Blue Ghost Mission 1 delivered ten scientific and technological instruments to the Moon as
On 2 March 2025, the Blue Ghost mission successfully executed an automated landing in Mare Crisium, a basin located on the Moon's northeastern near side. This milestone marks Firefly Aerospace as the first private company to complete a robotic lunar landing precisely on schedule and without complications. Blue Ghost Mission 1 delivered ten scientific and technological instruments to the Moon as Oops, we tipped it again: Mission over for sideways US lander
Friday, 07 March 2025 22:44
Washington (AFP) Mar 7, 2025
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment on Friday after the US company confirmed that its spacecraft had tipped over and was unable to recharge its solar-powered batteries - mirroring its first attempt last year.
It marked a premature conclusion to a mission that had sparked excitement in the space community, thanks to its cutting-edge payloads, including a futuristi
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment on Friday after the US company confirmed that its spacecraft had tipped over and was unable to recharge its solar-powered batteries - mirroring its first attempt last year.
It marked a premature conclusion to a mission that had sparked excitement in the space community, thanks to its cutting-edge payloads, including a futuristi NASA rolls out Artemis II Orion spacecraft, twin rocket boosters for moon mission
Friday, 07 March 2025 22:44
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2025
NASA on Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry astronauts in the first crewed Artemis mission around the moon.
That lunar flyby mission carrying four astronauts is set for launch in April 2026. It's a flight test mission that will pave the way for landing the first woman and the next man on the moon.
NASA on Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry astronauts in the first crewed Artemis mission around the moon.
That lunar flyby mission carrying four astronauts is set for launch in April 2026. It's a flight test mission that will pave the way for landing the first woman and the next man on the moon. Webb wows with incredible detail in star-forming system
Friday, 07 March 2025 14:00
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Webb wows with incredible detail in star-forming system Week in images: 03-07 March 2025
Friday, 07 March 2025 13:15
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Close-up of Proba-3’s Coronagraph, ready to dance
Friday, 07 March 2025 12:03
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Close-up of Proba-3’s Coronagraph, ready to dance Musk's SpaceX faces new setback after Starship explosion
Friday, 07 March 2025 09:08
Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Mar 7, 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught in its orbital test - a near replay of the previous attempt.
Minutes after liftoff and booster separation, a live video feed showed the upper stage tumbling uncontrollably before the signal abruptly cut.
Dramatic footage circulat
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught in its orbital test - a near replay of the previous attempt.
Minutes after liftoff and booster separation, a live video feed showed the upper stage tumbling uncontrollably before the signal abruptly cut.
Dramatic footage circulat European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission
Friday, 07 March 2025 09:08
Kourou (AFP) Mar 6, 2025
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit to give the continent a new independent access to space.
After delays including a last-minute postponement on Monday, the heavy-lift rocket blasted off into rainy skies from the Kourou space base in French Guiana.
Around an hour after the launch
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit to give the continent a new independent access to space.
After delays including a last-minute postponement on Monday, the heavy-lift rocket blasted off into rainy skies from the Kourou space base in French Guiana.
Around an hour after the launch