London, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
In a strategic move to bolster its pioneering position in the space refueling sector, Orbit Fab had announced a significant reorganization of its leadership team across the United States and the United Kingdom, aligning with the swift uptake of its RAFTI refueling ports for future missions. Jacob Geer, a distinguished figure in the UK's space and defense landscape, takes the helm as Orbit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space exploration and defense technology, recently announced the achievement of a significant milestone for its innovative Dream Chaser spaceplane, Tenacity, following the conclusion of the initial environmental testing phase. Conducted at NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, this phase marks a crucial step in the spacecraft's jour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.