Inversion, a startup developing systems to return cargo from space to Earth, has received a license for its first mission launching in November. The post Inversion secures reentry license for first mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

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MILAN — China successfully launched the second group of 18 satellites for the planned 14,000-satellite Thousand Sails megaconstellation Tuesday. A Long March 6A rocket lifted off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch […] The post China launches second batch of 18...

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Army’s greater focus on space is part of the military’s strategy for "multi-domain operations” The post Army’s space tech roadmap emphasizes secure navigation, satcom, intelligence appeared first on SpaceNews.

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In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Kirk Konert, a Managing Partner and board member at AE Industrial Partners (AEI). AEI is a private equity firm with over $6 billion...

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MILAN – Many institutional investors and private equity firms aren’t looking to invest in the space sector. To attract funding, it may help to stop talking about space and explain […] The post To attract new investors, stop talking...

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The question we’re most often asked by government and industry executives in our overseas travels is “How do we increase our participation in space activities?” With over 100 countries already […] The post How countries can increase their participation...

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Antarctica Capital has sold geospatial analytics provider Descartes Labs to EarthDaily Analytics, a company the private equity firm also owns, which has delayed its optical imagery constellation by two years to improve artificial intelligence compatibility. The post EarthDaily buys...

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OroraTech has raised 25 million euros ($27.3 million) to build the next phase of a satellite constellation for monitoring wildfires and to expand its business. The post OroraTech raises 25 million euros for satellite wildfire detection system appeared first...

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The loss of a solid rocket booster nozzle on the second flight of the Vulcan Centaur had very little effect on the launch itself, but the impact of the incident on the vehicle’s certification by the Space Force remains...

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Intelsat executive says pilot program shows benefits of outsourcing satcom, but defense procurement may be slow to shift The post U.S. Army wraps up commercial satcom pilot program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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A long-awaited mission to study if an icy moon of Jupiter could harbor life is on its way after a launch on a Falcon Heavy rocket Oct. 14. The post Falcon Heavy launches NASA’s Europa Clipper mission appeared first...

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MILAN – It’s not always clear which government agency is responsible for defending satellites against cyberattacks.   Research focused on France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States revealed […] The post Who’s in charge of preventing and...

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MILAN — China’s inland Xichang launch center is set to build a commercial spaceport, aiming to enhance the country’s access to space. Liangshan Prefecture, in which Xichang Satellite Launch Center […] The post Xichang to build commercial spaceport to...

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As the boundaries of warfare continue to extend beyond traditional battlegrounds, the U.S. Army is making strides into the space domain. With satellite capabilities now vital to military operations, the […] The post The expanding battlefield: Army’s push into...

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France and Germany are now official members of Operation Olympic Defender The post France and Germany join U.S.-led space defense coalition appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Space exploration is no longer a prerogative of national space agencies, it is becoming more commercialized, with U.S. and international companies working together on key programs like NASA Artemis, commercial […] The post Future-proof, reliable, and secure avionics for...

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The rapid expansion of satellite networks is one of the most exciting developments of our time, bringing high-speed internet and advanced communication capabilities to even the most remote corners of […] The post How to prevent space collisions: the...

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For the European space industry, the deafening rumble of the ascending rocket was a sigh of relief. On the afternoon of July 9, an Ariane 6 lifted off on a […] The post Europe lifts off from its launcher...

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