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Kepler reports successful launch of third satellite
Sep 04, 2020 (SPX)
Developed as part of the UK's Satellite Applications Catapult's In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) programme, IOD-5 TARS is the final pathfinding satellite launched b...
Gogo announces entry into agreement to sell its Commercial Aviation unit to Intelsat for $400M in Cash
Sep 02, 2020 (SPX)
The Gogo Board of Directors has approved the transaction. Intelsat expects to finance the transaction utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its $1 billion...
SES picks SpaceX to launch four additional O3b mPower satellites
Aug 25, 2020 (SPX)
SES's O3b mPOWER fully-funded communications system comprises 11 high-throughput and low-latency satellites as well as an automated and intelligence-powered gro...
Africa is investing more in space and satellite industry
Aug 25, 2020 (SPX)
The sector is seeing the emergence of new government space programmes with the governments of Egypt and Rwanda establishing fully operational space agencies dur...
Satellite constellations could hinder astronomical research, scientists warn
Aug 25, 2020 (UPI)
A report published Tuesday by the Satellite Constellations 1 workshop, an effort organized by the National Science Foundation and the American Astronomical Soci...
ESA astronauts are flat out training
Aug 24, 2020 (ESA)
Thomas commissioned the Grasp or Gravitational References for Sensimotor Performance experiment during his first mission to the Space Station, called Proxima, i...
Ban on import of communication satellites opens up opportunity says ISRO chief
Aug 24, 2020 (SPX)
Speaking at the webinar on 'Unlocking India's Potential in Space Sector' on Thursday, Sivan said the decision throws up a huge opportunity for private players, ...
New UK space projects to boost global sustainable development receive cash boost
Aug 19, 2020 (SPX)
In 2018, there were an estimated 228 million cases and 405,000 deaths from malaria alone. Using satellite, air-borne and ground-based sensing technology, academ...
Kleos to launch second satellite cluster on SpaceX Falcon 9
Aug 16, 2020 (SPX)
This will be the second cluster to be launched by Kleos, following the first four Kleos' Scouting Mission satellites that are in the Sriharikota Range in India,...
SIA urges FCC to ensure spectrum continues to provide satellite broadband connectivity
Aug 12, 2020 (SPX)
The SIA filing addresses the potential impact of changes in the rules on future users of these bands and focuses on ensuring that all allocated services - satel...
Exolaunch awarded contracts to deliver Swarm Satellites into orbit on Falcon 9
Aug 07, 2020 (SPX)
Swarm enables global connectivity with the world's first low-cost satellite network. The company's goal is to provide affordable, low-bandwidth, two-way connect...
SES selects ULA to launch two C-Band satellites to accelerate C-Band clearing
Aug 07, 2020 (SPX)
Earlier this year, SES contracted with American companies Northrop Grumman and the Boeing Company to deliver four C-band satellites. These satellites will enabl...
SES selects SpaceX for launch of new C-Band satellites
Aug 07, 2020 (SPX)
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch two C-band satellites built by Northrop Grumman as well as provide enhanced protection to rapidly launch a contingency sate...
Hisdesat And XTAR Complete Transaction For XTAR-EUR Satellite
Aug 03, 2020 (SPX)
Hisdesat's purchase will streamline satellite services operations, allowing both organizations to focus on optimizing solutions for the Spanish Ministry of Defe...
Amazon to invest $10 bn in space-based internet system
Jul 31, 2020 (AFP)
The US tech giant said on Thursday it is moving forward with its Project Kuiper, one of several systems planned to bring internet to customers without land-base...
Latvia becomes ESA Associate Member State
Jul 30, 2020 (ESA)
Following its approval by ESA Council, meeting at ESOC in Darmstadt on 24 June, the Agreement was signed on behalf of ESA by Director General Jan Worner. The La...
ESA's Thomas Pesquet to be first European to ride a Dragon to Space Station
Jul 29, 2020 (ESA)
"I am thrilled to be the first European to fly on the new generation of US crewed spacecraft," says Thomas. "It will be extra interesting for me to compare with...
State of the Space Industrial Base 2020 Report
Jul 29, 2020 (SPX)
The State of the Space Industrial Base 2020 report was prepared by space leaders from the U.S. Space Force, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Defense Innovatio...
Hughes to join UK Govt and Bharti Enterprises in new OneWeb consortium
Jul 28, 2020 (SPX)
Hughes has agreed in principle to invest $50 million in the consortium. Additionally, Hughes will continue as a trusted technology and distribution partner to O...
Sateliot and Danish Gatehouse to offer global 5G via its LEO Nano-satellites
Jul 28, 2020 (SPX)
This agreement with Gatehouse, one of the most experienced companies in the development of satellite communication systems, is part of the 4.6 million investmen...
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