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Coronavirus leads to space launch contingency plans
At a Satellite 2020 panel, launch providers expressed skepticism that the COVID-19 outbreak would have a major or lasting impact on the domestic launch industry.
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Elon Musk dismisses astronomers’ concerns over Starlink
The SpaceX founder predicted his massive satellite constellation would have zero impact on astronomical discoveries even though the company is experimenting with ways to reduce any reflection from the satellites.
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NRO to launch more payloads from New Zealand with Rocket Labs
Rocket Labs will use its Electron rocket to launch three more National Reconnaissance Office payloads into orbit after successfully launching one of the agency’s satellites Jan. 31.
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SpaceLogistics teams with DARPA to service satellites on orbit
DARPA has selected a commercial partner for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program, which will use robotic arms on a space vehicle to perform repairs, augmentation, transport and more for on orbit satellites.
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The Pentagon has relaunched its Space Command location search. Here’s why.
Don’t expect a decision on Space Command’s new location until after November.
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Here’s what we know about the Space Force’s acquisitions plan
The Space Force plans for space acquisition are not as radical as some expected, keeping its various acquisitions organizations as separate entities while placing them under a new Space Systems Command.
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Astra Space falls just short of winning the DARPA Launch Challenge
The company was the sole remaining competitor in the challenge, which aims to find responsive space launch services capable of launching military payloads into orbit within days of a request.
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With static test complete, Northrop Grumman’s OmegA rocket is on track for 2021 flight
The OmegA rocket is Northrop Grumman’s entrant in the Space Force’s competition to select the next generation of vehicles for the National Security Space Launch program. The successful static test of its second stage engine conducted Feb. 27 keeps OmegA on track for a certification flight in 2021.
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Is this the beginning of on orbit satellite servicing?
SpaceLogistics, a Northrop Grumman subsidiary, announced that their Mission Extension Vehicle-1 has docked with a commercial communications satellite, marking the start of a mission to extend the life of the satellite.
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Will SpaceX and OneWeb help the military stay connected in the Arctic?
Funding for polar communications experiments and prototyping is the No. 1 unfunded priority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM, following by funding for various sensors and radars.
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Coronavirus leads to space launch contingency plans
At a Satellite 2020 panel, launch providers expressed skepticism that the COVID-19 outbreak would have a major or lasting impact on the domestic launch industry.
-
Elon Musk dismisses astronomers’ concerns over Starlink
The SpaceX founder predicted his massive satellite constellation would have zero impact on astronomical discoveries even though the company is experimenting with ways to reduce any reflection from the satellites.
-
NRO to launch more payloads from New Zealand with Rocket Labs
Rocket Labs will use its Electron rocket to launch three more National Reconnaissance Office payloads into orbit after successfully launching one of the agency’s satellites Jan. 31.
-
SpaceLogistics teams with DARPA to service satellites on orbit
DARPA has selected a commercial partner for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program, which will use robotic arms on a space vehicle to perform repairs, augmentation, transport and more for on orbit satellites.
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The Pentagon has relaunched its Space Command location search. Here’s why.
Don’t expect a decision on Space Command’s new location until after November.
-
Here’s what we know about the Space Force’s acquisitions plan
The Space Force plans for space acquisition are not as radical as some expected, keeping its various acquisitions organizations as separate entities while placing them under a new Space Systems Command.
-
Astra Space falls just short of winning the DARPA Launch Challenge
The company was the sole remaining competitor in the challenge, which aims to find responsive space launch services capable of launching military payloads into orbit within days of a request.
-
With static test complete, Northrop Grumman’s OmegA rocket is on track for 2021 flight
The OmegA rocket is Northrop Grumman’s entrant in the Space Force’s competition to select the next generation of vehicles for the National Security Space Launch program. The successful static test of its second stage engine conducted Feb. 27 keeps OmegA on track for a certification flight in 2021.
-
Is this the beginning of on orbit satellite servicing?
SpaceLogistics, a Northrop Grumman subsidiary, announced that their Mission Extension Vehicle-1 has docked with a commercial communications satellite, marking the start of a mission to extend the life of the satellite.
-
Will SpaceX and OneWeb help the military stay connected in the Arctic?
Funding for polar communications experiments and prototyping is the No. 1 unfunded priority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM, following by funding for various sensors and radars.
-
Coronavirus leads to space launch contingency plans
At a Satellite 2020 panel, launch providers expressed skepticism that the COVID-19 outbreak would have a major or lasting impact on the domestic launch industry.
-
Elon Musk dismisses astronomers’ concerns over Starlink
The SpaceX founder predicted his massive satellite constellation would have zero impact on astronomical discoveries even though the company is experimenting with ways to reduce any reflection from the satellites.
-
NRO to launch more payloads from New Zealand with Rocket Labs
Rocket Labs will use its Electron rocket to launch three more National Reconnaissance Office payloads into orbit after successfully launching one of the agency’s satellites Jan. 31.
-
SpaceLogistics teams with DARPA to service satellites on orbit
DARPA has selected a commercial partner for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program, which will use robotic arms on a space vehicle to perform repairs, augmentation, transport and more for on orbit satellites.
-
The Pentagon has relaunched its Space Command location search. Here’s why.
Don’t expect a decision on Space Command’s new location until after November.
-
Here’s what we know about the Space Force’s acquisitions plan
The Space Force plans for space acquisition are not as radical as some expected, keeping its various acquisitions organizations as separate entities while placing them under a new Space Systems Command.
-
Astra Space falls just short of winning the DARPA Launch Challenge
The company was the sole remaining competitor in the challenge, which aims to find responsive space launch services capable of launching military payloads into orbit within days of a request.
-
With static test complete, Northrop Grumman’s OmegA rocket is on track for 2021 flight
The OmegA rocket is Northrop Grumman’s entrant in the Space Force’s competition to select the next generation of vehicles for the National Security Space Launch program. The successful static test of its second stage engine conducted Feb. 27 keeps OmegA on track for a certification flight in 2021.
-
Is this the beginning of on orbit satellite servicing?
SpaceLogistics, a Northrop Grumman subsidiary, announced that their Mission Extension Vehicle-1 has docked with a commercial communications satellite, marking the start of a mission to extend the life of the satellite.
-
Will SpaceX and OneWeb help the military stay connected in the Arctic?
Funding for polar communications experiments and prototyping is the No. 1 unfunded priority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM, following by funding for various sensors and radars.
