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EIB and ESA to cooperate on increasing investments in the European Space Sector
Jul 11, 2018 (ESA)
The Joint Statement puts forth the intention of the two organisations to cooperate on supporting increased investment in the European space sector, thus helping...
Laser-Based System is Set to Expand Space-to-Ground Communication
Jul 10, 2018 (SPX)
The project will miniaturize, space qualify and test the laser communications transceiver from the International Space Station which is set to dramatically expa...
China Mulls Creation of Joint Global Satellite System with Russia
Jul 09, 2018 (Sputnik)
"During the bilateral meeting on July 4, the Chinese delegation, which arrived in Moscow to get acquainted with the new leadership of Roscosmos, presented, amon...
Yes we've got a space agency - but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
Jul 03, 2018 (SPX)
But with the Australian government investment of A$41 million, we should not expect anything like NASA (which has a budget more than 2,000 times greater). On th...
SSL ships first of 3 ComSats slated for launch this summer
Jun 26, 2018 (SPX)
Telstar 19 VANTAGE, an advanced high throughput satellite (HTS) built for Telesat, one of the world's leading satellite operators, marks the 50th SSL-built comm...
Forget Galileo - UK space sector should look to young stars instead
Jun 19, 2018 (SPX)
"Brexit to 'force work on Galileo sat-nav system out of UK'," said the BBC. Then Airbus offered to build a new UK system - "BREXIT REVENGE," said the Express. S...
A milestone in securing ESA's future role in the global exploration of space
Jun 19, 2018 (ESA)
The Council discussed Europe's ambition to play a leading role in the global exploration of space based on its European Exploration Envelope Programme, (known a...
GomSpace and Aerial Maritime Ltd enter MOU for delivery and operation of a global constellation
Jun 11, 2018 (SPX)
Fully operational by the end of 2021 A and M is able to provide global Air Traffic Surveillance increasing safety and reducing fuel consumption to the airline i...
US FCC expands market access for SES O3b MEO constellation
Jun 11, 2018 (SPX)
The FCC grant opens significant additional frequencies to SES for use in its non-geostationary (NGSO) constellation and enables it to deploy O3b mPOWER satellit...
Lockheed Martin Announces $100 Million Venture Fund Increase
Jun 08, 2018 (SPX)
"Our focus is on finding and investing in companies developing cutting-edge technologies that will grow our business and disrupt our industry," said Chris Moran...
Liftoff as Alexander Gerst returns to space
Jun 08, 2018 (ESA)
The launch went as planned as the 50-m tall Soyuz rocket propelled the astronauts to their cruising speed of around 28 800 km/h. Within 10 minutes of rising fro...
The European Space Agency welcomes European Commission's proposal on space activities
Jun 07, 2018 (ESA)
We would like to welcome this important proposal by the European Commission. It will help consolidate the role of Europe in space and provide further impetus to...
Iridium Continues to Attract World Class Maritime Service Providers for Iridium CertusS
Jun 07, 2018 (SPX)
These seven companies will play a critical role in delivering what will be the fastest and most competitive L-band satellite broadband solution to the maritime ...
Spain's first astronaut named science minister
Jun 06, 2018 (AFP)
The 55-year-old aeronautical engineer became the first Spaniard to travel to space in 1998 when he took part in a nine-day mission aboard the space shuttle Disc...
Airbus-built SES-12 dual-mission satellite successfully launched
Jun 04, 2018 (SPX)
SES-12 is the third all-electric satellite built by Airbus in orbit. Its communications payload incorporates state-of-the-art solutions, in particular multi-bea...
NASA Selects Small Business Technology Awards
May 31, 2018 (JPL)
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, will manage 45 SBIR and four STTR awards, totaling $6.125 million. "This round of Phase I ideas looks ...
Gogo and Iridium Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Aircraft Connectivity
May 30, 2018 (SPX)
A recognized leader in the aviation industry and long-time Iridium partner, Gogo Business Aviation connectivity platforms and services are found on virtually ev...
From ships to satellites: Scotland aims for the sky
May 23, 2018 (AFP)
Glasgow builds more satellites than any city outside of the United States, according to space industry experts, specialising in small "CubeSats" that can be use...
Iridium Makes Maritime Industry History
May 22, 2018 (SPX)
This is a significant achievement that ends a decades-long satellite industry monopoly in which only one company was authorized to provide satellite GMDSS servi...
Goonhilly lands 24m pounds investment enabling global expansion
May 15, 2018 (SPX)
Joining the growing club of billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and Greg Wyler who have demonstrated their passion for the high-growth s...
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