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Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:25
Senegal's first satellite successfully launched
Senegal's first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said, adding the move marked a major step towards the West African country's "technological sovereignty".
The GAINDESAT-1A satellite was launched at 18:56 GMT Friday from the Vandenberg base in California, Faye wrote in a post on X late Friday.
"The result of five years of hard work by our engineers and technicians, this advance marks a major step towards our technological sovereignty," Faye said.
"I would like to express my pride and gratitude to all those who made this project possible," he added.
Senegal's public broadcaster RTS said the satellite was designed and manufactured by Senegalese engineers, in partnership with the French Montpellier University Space Centre (CSUM).
The broadcaster said a Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg base and launched a number of satellites, including the GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit.
RTS said the satellite will collect data for various state agencies including the Directorate for Water Resources Management and Planning (DGPRE) and the National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency.
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 17:11
Rare 'Supermoon Blue Moon' begins Monday; 1st of 4 upcoming supermoons
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 17, 2024
Sky gazers across the United States and the rest of the world have a treat in store next week when a rare "Supermoon Blue Moon" will come into view, one of four on tap in the coming months.
The upcoming supermoon event begins at 2:26 p.m. EDT on Monday and will last for three days, according to NASA.
A supermoon is defined as a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within
Sky gazers across the United States and the rest of the world have a treat in store next week when a rare "Supermoon Blue Moon" will come into view, one of four on tap in the coming months.
The upcoming supermoon event begins at 2:26 p.m. EDT on Monday and will last for three days, according to NASA.
A supermoon is defined as a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 17:11
China Deploys First Batch of Qianfan Satellites to Enhance Global Mobile Connectivity
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
On August 6, the China National Space Agency successfully launched 18 communication satellites, the initial group of the Qianfan network, using a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province. These satellites have been positioned in their designated orbit, marking a significant step toward expanding mobile communication services globally.
The Qianfan con
On August 6, the China National Space Agency successfully launched 18 communication satellites, the initial group of the Qianfan network, using a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province. These satellites have been positioned in their designated orbit, marking a significant step toward expanding mobile communication services globally.
The Qianfan con
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 17:11
GovMilSpace 2025 to Highlight Crucial Government and Military Space Collaborations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024
The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition is set to debut GovMilSpace 2025, a significant new addition aimed at enhancing collaboration between government, military, and space industry leaders. This forum will complement the established SATELLITE show, recognized globally as the premier event for the satellite and space sectors.
As space and cybersecurity increasingly become cornerstones of
The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition is set to debut GovMilSpace 2025, a significant new addition aimed at enhancing collaboration between government, military, and space industry leaders. This forum will complement the established SATELLITE show, recognized globally as the premier event for the satellite and space sectors.
As space and cybersecurity increasingly become cornerstones of
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 17:11
Starship: Unpacking the Complexities of SpaceX's Two-Stage Vision
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024
SpaceX's Starship program stands as one of the most ambitious endeavors in the history of space exploration. Envisioned as a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans and cargo to destinations such as the Moon, Mars, and beyond, Starship represents a significant leap in space travel technology. However, the journey to achieving this vision is far from straightforward, and the technica
SpaceX's Starship program stands as one of the most ambitious endeavors in the history of space exploration. Envisioned as a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans and cargo to destinations such as the Moon, Mars, and beyond, Starship represents a significant leap in space travel technology. However, the journey to achieving this vision is far from straightforward, and the technica
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 17:11
Webb data suggests our model of the universe may hold up after all
Chicago IL (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number - known as the "Hubble constant" - have come up with different answers, leading some to wonder if there was something missing from our model of how the universe works.
But new measurements from the powerful Ja
We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number - known as the "Hubble constant" - have come up with different answers, leading some to wonder if there was something missing from our model of how the universe works.
But new measurements from the powerful Ja
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 22:03
Carbon Mapper Coalition launches Tanager-1 to track methane and CO2
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
The Carbon Mapper Coalition has launched its inaugural satellite, Tanager-1, aboard the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission. Developed by Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the satellite's deployment marks an important step forward in global efforts to monitor and reduce methane and CO2 emissions.
Tanager-1 is the first in a series of s
The Carbon Mapper Coalition has launched its inaugural satellite, Tanager-1, aboard the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission. Developed by Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the satellite's deployment marks an important step forward in global efforts to monitor and reduce methane and CO2 emissions.
Tanager-1 is the first in a series of s
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 22:03
China successfully launches new Yaogan 43A remote sensing satellites
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
China has launched a new group of remote-sensing satellites using a Long March 4B carrier rocket, as confirmed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The launch took place on Friday afternoon at 3:35 pm from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in Sichuan province, southwestern China.
The payload, known as the Yaogan 43A satellites, was developed by the China Academy o
China has launched a new group of remote-sensing satellites using a Long March 4B carrier rocket, as confirmed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The launch took place on Friday afternoon at 3:35 pm from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in Sichuan province, southwestern China.
The payload, known as the Yaogan 43A satellites, was developed by the China Academy o
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 22:03
Spire Global Deploys Seven LEMUR Satellites via SpaceX Transporter-11
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and services, successfully launched seven new satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission. The launch occurred on August 16, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This mission marks Spire's third launch of the year and the 41st overall, bringing the total number of satellites deployed
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and services, successfully launched seven new satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission. The launch occurred on August 16, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This mission marks Spire's third launch of the year and the 41st overall, bringing the total number of satellites deployed
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 22:03
AI-Powered Satellite PiSat-2 Embarks on Earth Observation Mission
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
PiSat-2, the European Space Agency's innovative cubesat designed to transform Earth observation through artificial intelligence, has successfully launched into orbit.
The satellite began its journey on August 16 at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Integrated by Exolaunch, PiSat-2 was part of the Transporter-1
PiSat-2, the European Space Agency's innovative cubesat designed to transform Earth observation through artificial intelligence, has successfully launched into orbit.
The satellite began its journey on August 16 at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Integrated by Exolaunch, PiSat-2 was part of the Transporter-1
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