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The Space Development Agency and its contractors have had to scramble to deal with parts shortages and other supply chain problems that have affected the entire space industry.The post Space Development Agency’s satellite contractors team up to deal with supply shortages appeared first on SpaceNews.
Two small satellites launched last summer by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency successfully established an optical link during a nearly 40-minute test.The post Military experiment demonstrates intersatellite laser communications in low Earth orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
AST SpaceMobile will start deploying operational satellites in 2023 “even in the event of any complication” with the BlueWalker 3 prototype slated to launch this summer, an executive for the cellphone-compatible broadband constellation said.The post Operational AST SpaceMobile satellites could proceed without prototype appeared first on SpaceNews.
John Thornton and others want to ensure that Astrobotic isn’t the only space company in Pittsburgh or the wider region.The post Foust Forward Building a space industry in Steel City appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Defense Innovation Unit announced May 17 it selected Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. and Avalanche to develop small nuclear-powered spacecraft for in-space demonstrations planned for 2027.The post DIU selects nuclear-powered spacecraft designs for 2027 demonstrations appeared first on SpaceNews.
Citing a changing security climate, Canada is bolstering its defense and surveillance capabilities in the Arctic with a focus on using space assets and new technology.The post Satellites key to Canada’s Arctic surveillance strategy appeared first on SpaceNews.
The overtures to Starlink and OneWeb are part of the Uzbek government’s efforts to strengthen the Central Asian nation’s information technology competitiveness and provide better communications services to underserved remote areas.The post Uzbekistan woos Starlink, OneWeb to bring satellite broadband appeared first on SpaceNews.
Rocket Lab, the company best known for its Electron small launch vehicle, generated most of its first quarter revenue from other space systems and not launch itself.The post Space systems dominate Rocket Lab revenue appeared first on SpaceNews.
ABL Space Systems has completed testing of the second stage of its small launch vehicle, four months after a previous version of the stage was destroyed in a test accident.The post ABL Space Systems completes acceptance testing of RS1 upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.
Israeli satellite operator Spacecom is adjusting its business to serve maritime customers as the market shows signs of recovering from the pandemic.The post Spacecom plots maritime expansion after netting first customer appeared first on SpaceNews.
Indian authorities are examining several pieces of suspected space debris that fell into rural western India on May 12, with the timing of the incident suggesting they could be parts of a Chinese rocket that reentered the atmosphere that day. The post India hit by more suspected space debris appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Force Lt. Gen. Whiting said the U.S. military will likely have to pay more attention to what’s happening in cislunar spaceThe post U.S. Space Force sees future demand for surveillance beyond Earth orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
A Chinese satellite electric propulsion company has secured multi-million yuan angel round financing amid a proliferation of Chinese constellation plans.The post Chinese satellite propulsion startup secures funding as country’s constellation projects grow appeared first on SpaceNews.
Launch vehicle and in-space transportation services company Launcher has filled the manifest for the first flight of its space tug later this year with a mix of commercial and academic payloads.The post Launcher announces customers for first Orbiter space tug mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space technology company Redwire said that while it still sees the commercial sector as its biggest prospect for long-term growth, volatility among its customers may cause delays.The post Redwire warns of volatility in commercial space markets appeared first on SpaceNews.
“We're all hoping to move forward with a final decision as quickly as we can," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said regarding the relocation of U.S. Space CommandThe post Air Force looking at next steps on Space Command basing decision appeared first on SpaceNews.
The private astronauts who spent two weeks on the International Space Station in April said they tried to pack too much into their schedules while on the station, putting a strain on both themselves and the professional astronauts there.The post Pace of work put strain on private astronaut mission to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
Inmarsat is seeking permission from Greece to move a ground station there from the Netherlands, which wants to sell the C-band spectrum the site uses for maritime safety services to 5G wireless operators.The post Inmarsat agrees to move ground station out of the Netherlands appeared first on SpaceNews.
An orbital launch attempt by Chinese startup iSpace ended in failure early Friday, following on from two failures last year.The post Chinese rocket company suffers third consecutive launch failure appeared first on SpaceNews.
While operations of the International Space Station continue without “serious interruptions,” sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are starting to have an effect on some activities, NASA’s safety advisers said.The post ISS partnership feeling some effects of sanctions on Russia appeared first on SpaceNews.
Satellite operators are venturing north to improve connectivity as the changing climate drives demand for more bandwidth in one of Earth’s last remaining frontiers.The post Arctic connectivity competition is heating up appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astra disclosed details about its new launch vehicle that will be capable of carrying heavier payloads and flying more frequently.The post Astra reveals details of next, larger rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.
The U.S. Space Force plans to select a small satellite launcher to fly a payload to low Earth orbit on short notice, a capability known as tactically responsive space.The post Space Force to select small rocket for ‘responsive space’ mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
SES is considering plans to provide 5G services directly to handheld devices after rescuing spectrum rights for 62 proposed satellites that were about to expire. The post SES mulls direct-to-handheld 5G satellite business appeared first on SpaceNews.
