Olsen secures UK funding for development of lunar rover drive system
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
London, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
Leading provider of actuators and space-certified motor drives, Olsen Actuators and Drives has won its first UK Space Agency funding to deliver a Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrator for a new lunar rover being designed by the University of Manchester, and funded by the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP).
The project will develop and fabricate a jumping robot system capable of thrusting

ISS National Lab announces funding for In-Space Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has announced the availability of new funding for projects that aim to advance in-space production applications, focusing specifically on the areas of advanced materials and manufacturing. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote research and development in low Earth orbit (LEO) that has the potential to benefit humanity a

Indo-Swedish Space collaboration leaps forward with ground station expansion
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
Dhruva Space and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) are intensifying their longstanding collaboration with an agreement to expand their satellite ground station network, an initiative poised to significantly benefit the Swedish and Indian new space industries. This partnership marks a pivotal advance with Dhruva Space set to employ SSC's ground station network for its forthcoming LEAP-1 hosted

Sateliot unveils plan to expand its 5G IoT satellite constellation this year
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
In a bold move to extend its reach in the space-based Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Sateliot has announced plans to launch four additional satellites this summer. These satellites will join its pioneering Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G IoT constellation, which acts as a direct roaming extension to terrestrial cellular networks. This expansion marks the commencement of Sateliot's commercial phase an

Meridian Space Command establishes new HQ at Leicester's Space Innovation Hub
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
London, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
In a significant move to bolster the growth of UK's space technology sector, Meridian Space Command, known for facilitating the global expansion of space organizations, has inaugurated its new headquarters at Space Park Leicester.
Meridian Space Command, or Meridian, plays a crucial role in assisting space sector entities by securing funding and completing technology demonstration missions

BlackStar and Kall Morris forge partnership to address space debris challenge
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
BlackStar Orbital Technologies Corporation has announced a new partnership with Kall Morris Inc (KMI), a company at the forefront of orbital debris mitigation. This alliance marks a substantial advancement in the effort to address the increasing concern of space debris, with plans for a joint satellite retrieval mission slated for 2027.
Understanding the critical need to address the mounti

Globalsat Group enhances IoT offerings with Myriota SatCom technology
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
In a strategic move to bolster its IoT services, Globalsat Group, a leading provider of mobile and satellite services, has entered into a collaboration with Myriota, a trailblazer in satellite IoT communications. This partnership aims to deploy Myriota's global data messaging service, renowned for its efficiency in long-term asset tracking and telemetry across various sectors including agricultu

mu Space and OneWeb launch satellite internet for Southeast Asia's remote areas
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:40
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
In a landmark initiative to bridge the digital divide in Southeast Asia, mu Space in partnership with OneWeb, is set to offer satellite internet services targeting the region's underserved communities. This collaboration heralds a new era of digital accessibility, aiming to overhaul traditional internet access paradigms.
The innovative mobility service stands out by enabling on-the-move hi

Congress passes final fiscal year 2024 spending bill for NASA, NOAA and FAA
Saturday, 09 March 2024 17:07

Watch Andreas return to Earth
Saturday, 09 March 2024 06:00
After more than six months on the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and the rest of Crew-7 will undock and make their way down to Earth on 11 March 2024 at 13:15 GMT/14:15 CET, splashing down off the coast the Florida on 12 March, at 09:35 GMT / 10:35 CET. Watch the undocking and splashdown on ESA WebTV.
ISS schedule conflicts delay Starliner crewed test flight to May
Friday, 08 March 2024 22:29

China targets 2030 for Mars sample return mission, potential landing areas revealed
Friday, 08 March 2024 20:01

Terran Orbital Secures $15.2 Million Space Force Contract for Satellite Platforms
Friday, 08 March 2024 19:46
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a leading innovator in satellite-based solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, has recently announced a significant milestone in its ongoing contributions to national security and space exploration efforts. The company has been awarded a $15.2 million contract by the U.S. Space Force, facilitated through Axient Corporation, to provide Ambassad

SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms
Friday, 08 March 2024 19:46
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
In the wake of a series of atmospheric rivers that bombarded California with record rainfall and hurricane-force winds in February, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission has come under the spotlight for its critical role in capturing detailed data on the resultant coastal flooding. The satellite, a joint venture between NASA and the French space agency CNES, has demonstrated its
