The deployment of the QPS-SAR-5 satellite will enhance iQPS’s Earth imaging capabilities. In a significant development in the realm of space launches and Earth observation, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a global leader in launch services, is gearing up
[14 Dec 2023] Space Force eyes new breed of satellites that adjust their orbit and respond to threats
A more agile fleet requires making satellite refuelable and transitioning to modern ground systems Sandra Erwin December 14, 2023 Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, commander of the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, speaks Dec. 13, 2023, at the Spacepower conference in
[14 Dec 2023] Jeff Bezos says what we’re all thinking: “Blue Origin needs to be much faster”
“We’re going to become the world’s most decisive company across any industry.” ERIC BERGER – 12/14/2023, 12:37 PM Jeff Bezos, shortly after he rode on New Shepard to space. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gives very few interviews, but he recently
[12 Dec 2023] French ‘Baguette One’ rocket project gets funding
by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 A French-led consortium said Tuesday it has received funding for its project to develop an innovative low-cost small rocket called “Baguette One” and launch it into space. HyPrSpace along with a
[12 Dec 2023] Asteroid Mining Startup Runs Into Trouble in First Mission
AstroFargo is in a race against time to take control of its demo spacecraft after a series of setbacks. By Passant Rabie AstroForge’s spacecraft undergoing a hot fire test before launch. Screenshot: AstroForge Since launching its first test mission to
[12 Dec 2023] A 14-inch spacecraft delivers new details about ‘hot Jupiters’
by University of Colorado at Boulder The CUTE instrument development from concept (instrument schematic, top) to telescope characterization (CUTE flight telescope in the test facilities at the University of Colorado, middle), to predelivery in-band spectral resolution test data (bottom). Credit:
[12 Dec 2023] Rocket Lab returns to flight with satellite launch
Liftoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET tonight (Dec. 12). Rocket Lab aims to bounce back tonight (Dec. 12) from a launch failure. The company’s Electron rocket is scheduled to lift off from New Zealand during a two-hour window that
[10 Dec 2023] ZhuQue-2 launches on third flight
LandSpace has launched its third ZhuQue-2 rocket on Friday, Dec. 8, at 23:40 UTC. The launch, just like the first two, took place from Launch Site 96 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Earlier this year, ZhuQue-2 performed
[10 Dec 2023] ULA chief says Vulcan rocket will slip to 2024 after ground system issues
The Colorado-based launch company will end 2023 with just three launches. ULA’s Vulcan rocket rolls to the launch pad for testing. United Launch Alliance will not see the debut of its next-generation Vulcan rocket in 2023, as previously planned. The
[08 Dec 2023] NASA revises contract strategy for ISS deorbit vehicle
The International Space Station as seen from a Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. Credit: NASA WASHINGTON — NASA will give companies greater choice in the type of contract to use for producing a deorbit vehicle for the International Space Station.