Isar Aerospace Spectrum Rocket Suffers Launch Mishap in First Flight ANDØYA SPACEPORT, Norway — Isar Aerospace experienced a setback on Thursday as the inaugural launch of its Spectrum rocket ended prematurely. The vehicle encountered an anomaly shortly after liftoff from the launch site in northern Norway, resulting in a rapid […]
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Wenchang, Hainan – China successfully conducted another space launch on Saturday, deploying the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan-16 (TJS-16) satellite. The mission, carried out using a Long March 7A rocket from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, represents the latest in Beijing’s series of secretive experimental satellite deployments focused on advancing communication technologies. […]
TAMPA, Fla. – European nations have enlisted Thales Alenia Space to create a cutting-edge digital twin of agricultural systems, integrating satellite data with sophisticated crop modeling to bolster sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices throughout the continent. This initiative, SaveCrops4EU, aims to revolutionize European agriculture by providing advanced tools for sustainable […]
SpaceX’s extensive Starlink constellation has revolutionized the satellite broadband sector, compelling competitors to adapt or innovate entirely. With over 7,000 satellites deployed in low Earth orbit and continuously expanding, Starlink’s ambitious growth trajectory has heightened expectations for performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability within the satellite internet industry. The Rise of Alternative […]
Airbus to Construct ExoMars Landing Platform Following Shift from Russian Collaboration WASHINGTON – Airbus Defence and Space has been selected to construct the landing platform for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars rover mission. This development comes as Airbus steps in to furnish a crucial element originally intended to be […]
Geopolitical Shifts Fuel Government Interest in Telesat Lightspeed LEO Plans TAMPA, Fla. – Geopolitical transformations are increasing governmental interest in Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) initiatives, the Canadian operator has stated, validating its strategic pivot beyond geostationary satellites as LEO competitor Starlink challenges its established broadband services. Heightened global security […]
WASHINGTON – In a significant development for space traffic coordination efforts, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected a protest lodged by a company concerning a contract associated with the Office of Space Commerce’s (OSC) system designed for this purpose. The GAO’s decision, made public on March 26, dismissed a […]
China’s Megaconstellation Projects Accelerate as Government Bolsters Commercial Space Sector NOTICE: Starting this spring, expert Andrew Jones will provide insights into the business, policy, and technological aspects of China’s space endeavors through a new biweekly newsletter. Subscribe now to receive the inaugural edition upon its release. Sign up for The […]