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Friday, 09 August 2024 22:55
Space Force Endorses Orbit Fab's RAFTI as Standard for Satellite Refueling
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024
Orbit Fab, a leading provider of in-space refueling services, announced that its RAFTI (Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface) refueling port has been approved by the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) as a standard refueling interface for military satellites.
The SSC's System Engineering Review Board (SERB) recommended RAFTI after confirming it meets the necessary technical q
Orbit Fab, a leading provider of in-space refueling services, announced that its RAFTI (Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface) refueling port has been approved by the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) as a standard refueling interface for military satellites.
The SSC's System Engineering Review Board (SERB) recommended RAFTI after confirming it meets the necessary technical q
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Friday, 09 August 2024 22:55
Rocket Lab Plans Next Electron Launch Eight Days After Recent Mission
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch its 52nd Electron mission, deploying a satellite for American space tech firm Capella Space.
Scheduled for a 14-day window starting August 11th, the mission will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. It aims to place Capella's Acadia-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite into a 615km circular orbi
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch its 52nd Electron mission, deploying a satellite for American space tech firm Capella Space.
Scheduled for a 14-day window starting August 11th, the mission will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. It aims to place Capella's Acadia-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite into a 615km circular orbi
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Friday, 09 August 2024 12:15
Week in images: 05-09 August 2024
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Week in images: 05-09 August 2024
Discover our week through the lens
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Friday, 09 August 2024 07:11
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here's what to know
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NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly delaying their return aboard Boeing's troubled capsule.
Do they take a chance and send them home soon in Boeing's Starliner? Or wait and bring them back next year with SpaceX?
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in Space
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
The crew aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft recently conducted a critical fire alarm test to assess the functionality of the station's fire detection systems across its three modules.
In video footage released by the China Manned Space Agency, the three taikonauts were shown utilizing specialized equipment to activate the station's temperature and smoke sensors. These sensors successful
The crew aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft recently conducted a critical fire alarm test to assess the functionality of the station's fire detection systems across its three modules.
In video footage released by the China Manned Space Agency, the three taikonauts were shown utilizing specialized equipment to activate the station's temperature and smoke sensors. These sensors successful
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
Astronauts on Tiangong Space Station Complete Fire Safety Drill
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
The Shenzhou XVIII crew aboard China's Tiangong space station has successfully completed a series of tasks, including a critical fire alarm test, the China Manned Space Agency reported.
Led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong, the astronauts tested the space station's fire safety systems by activating temper
The Shenzhou XVIII crew aboard China's Tiangong space station has successfully completed a series of tasks, including a critical fire alarm test, the China Manned Space Agency reported.
Led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong, the astronauts tested the space station's fire safety systems by activating temper
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
EPC Space Publishes Guide on Optimizing Gate Drive for Rad Hard eGaN Devices
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
EPC Space has released a comprehensive application note designed to assist engineers in effectively driving the gate of their Rad Hard eGaN FETs and ICs. This guide provides essential insights and best practices to optimize performance in high-reliability applications.
The document, titled "Driving the Gate of a EPC Space Rad Hard eGaN Device," explores the unique features of EPC's gallium
EPC Space has released a comprehensive application note designed to assist engineers in effectively driving the gate of their Rad Hard eGaN FETs and ICs. This guide provides essential insights and best practices to optimize performance in high-reliability applications.
The document, titled "Driving the Gate of a EPC Space Rad Hard eGaN Device," explores the unique features of EPC's gallium
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
AST SpaceMobile Prepares for September Launch with Arrival of First Commercial Satellites at Cape Canaveral
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), first space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by everyday smartphones, has reported arrival of its first five commercial satellites, known as BlueBirds, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellites are set to be launched during a seven-day window in September.
The BlueBird satellites are equipped with the largest commercial communicati
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), first space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by everyday smartphones, has reported arrival of its first five commercial satellites, known as BlueBirds, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellites are set to be launched during a seven-day window in September.
The BlueBird satellites are equipped with the largest commercial communicati
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
UK Space Agency Backs Missions to Study Stellar Influence on Habitable Worlds
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London, UK (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
Two proposed UK space missions, led by the University of Leicester, aim to explore how the Sun and other stars influence the atmospheres, space weather, and potential habitability of planets. These missions could also provide insights into the space between stars, known as the interstellar medium.
The UK Space Agency has awarded nearly GBP 500,000 to teams at Space Park Leicester, a GBP 10
Two proposed UK space missions, led by the University of Leicester, aim to explore how the Sun and other stars influence the atmospheres, space weather, and potential habitability of planets. These missions could also provide insights into the space between stars, known as the interstellar medium.
The UK Space Agency has awarded nearly GBP 500,000 to teams at Space Park Leicester, a GBP 10
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Friday, 09 August 2024 21:43
NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Over a Decade of Asteroid Monitoring
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
NASA's NEOWISE mission has officially ended after more than 10 years of detecting asteroids and comets, including those that could potentially threaten Earth. Engineers commanded the spacecraft to power down its transmitter for the final time on Thursday, marking the conclusion of its significant role in planetary defense.
The final shutdown command was issued from NASA's Jet Propulsion La
NASA's NEOWISE mission has officially ended after more than 10 years of detecting asteroids and comets, including those that could potentially threaten Earth. Engineers commanded the spacecraft to power down its transmitter for the final time on Thursday, marking the conclusion of its significant role in planetary defense.
The final shutdown command was issued from NASA's Jet Propulsion La
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