Türkiye’s Plan-S launches four Connecta IoT satellites aboard Falcon 9
With this launch, Plan-S is preparing to roll out commercial services using the Connecta IoT Network.
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With this launch, Plan-S is preparing to roll out commercial services using the Connecta IoT Network.
As part of the Earth Observation Space Programme, this satellite debuts the comprehensive SAR constellation that will deliver high-resolution, persistent monitoring solutions.
The mission will emphasize scientific research, technology demonstrations, and the commercialisation of space.
The JPSS constellation collects multi-spectral data of EarthÂ’s environment for NOAAÂ’s weather and climate work and for NASAÂ’s Earth science research.
Turksat 6A is equipped with Ku- and X-band transponders to deliver satellite TV and communication services across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Expected to launch in 2027 and 2028, these missions are part of the satellite procurement programme worth $1.1bn.
NASA will assume ownership of the spacecraft after its development and manage its operations throughout the mission.
The geostationary satellite will operate at 19.2 degrees East to deliver content from SESÂ’s prime TV neighbourhood to 119m households across Europe.
MBZ-SAT, which is fully developed and built by a team of Emirati engineers, is scheduled for launch no earlier than October 2024.
Under the deal, Telespazio will integrate Starlink into its connectivity network, made up of satellite and terrestrial solutions.
Following its launch, MBZ-Sat will be operated and monitored from the Mission Control Centre at MBRSC.
The approval of the application follows the policy approval of the Satellite Licensing Framework in Ghana by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation.
Installation of new sites continues throughout 2024 in Nigeria, DRC, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Benin and Rwanda.
The satellite will provide TV broadcasting services to customers in Europe, Russia and Africa.
The two satellites join OQ 5G NTN IoT satellite constellation which has a total now of 10 satellites.
The station features a large habitation and laboratory module with a smaller service module attached to it for power and propulsion.
Official Authorised Reseller status will enable MEASAT to expand product options for customers and SpaceX to tap on MEASATÂ’s well established 24x7 technical on-ground network.
According to the report, satellite demand is experiencing sustained growth driven by NGSO constellations, while GEO comsat demand is rebounding with smaller assets.
Recently, regulatory authorities in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Senegal have also issued warnings to the public and Starlink resellers, cautioning against unauthorized operations.
The three Falcon 9 launches contracted by Project Kuiper are slated to commence in mid-2025.
Astrolab announced a contract with SpaceX in March to launch FLEX on that mission on a Starship commercial lander.
With six satellites, SES's next-generation medium earth orbit system is set to deliver high-performance connectivity services globally, starting in early Q2 2024.
The safety review covers the portions of launch operations that affect public safety.
Chorus is targeted to launch on SpaceXÂ’s Falcon 9 rocket in the Q4 2025 launch window from Florida.
Over 300 Maersk container vessels will be installed with Starlink broadband. Roll out is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.
The spacecraft were lifted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
The launch campaign, scheduled to commence in 2026, will lift off from SpaceX's launch facilities in California and Florida.
The Bandwagon missions are a new offering in SpaceXÂ’s rideshare program that launch to mid-inclination orbit.
The service comes in two tiers which includes Pro at 1.5 Gbps per ship and Premium at 3 Gbps.
Each satellite incorporates a Terran Orbital bus and payload processors and is equipped with Lockheed MartinÂ’s software platform, SmartSat.
During his time aboard the International Space Station, Al Neyadi conducted more than 200 scientific experiments, with his latest endeavour focusing on a host-pathogen study.
Crew-7 is the first commercial crew flight to carry people from four different agencies.
Investments, led by Saudi Arabia's Aljazira Capital and Boryung, will fuel continued growth for Houston-based space company building worldÂ’s first commercial space station.
NASA had previously selected Axiom for three private astronaut missions to the station.
Jupiter 3 is an ultra high-density, high-capacity and high-throughput satellite that will join the Hughes Jupiter fleet.
Despite several challenges including supply chain issues and oversupply, the industry is set to grow by another $110.5bn by 2032.
Service transitions onto SES-18 represent one of the final milestones in SESÂ’s US C-band transition.
SpaceX launched HOTSAT-1 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
EgyptSat is one of the few companies in the Arab world known for manufacturing satellite-related products at its own factory in the region. Founder and CEO Dr Mohamed Elghamry, who ...
They carried out several science experiments during their time on the ISS, including ones on life sciences and weather technology.
It'll take four to five months for the satellite to reach its operational orbit.
The FCC denied a petition from SpaceX to block the deal.
The team will carry out 14 experiments focused on human research, cell sciences, and cloud seeding experiments in the microgravity environment.
Blue Origin will develop its Blue Moon lander for the Artemis V mission, set for 2029.
The agreement brings together RivadaÂ’s LEO satellite network and OKAPI:OrbitsÂ’ Space Traffic Management SaaS solution.
In order to make room for other spacecraft arriving later this month and in June, NASA instructed astronauts to relocate the spacecraft from the station's Harmony module to the lab's ...
It will take close to three weeks for ViaSat-3 Americas to reach its final GEO position at 88.9 degrees West.
The UAE to become the 10th country to undertake Extravehicular Activity (EVA) on the International Space Station.
The satellite has an onboard module that allows direct NB-IoT connection for any 5G device upgraded Rel 17 NTN.Â
The four-person Ax-2 crew will spend 10 days at the station conducting research and educational outreach activities.
The nanosatellite features a high-resolution camera that will be used for Earth observation missions.
When operational in May, IS-40e will be positioned at 91 degrees West delivering a wide range of services and coverage for Intelsat customers.
SES-18 and SES-1 are due to start services in June after using onboard hydrazine-fueled propulsion to reach their geostationary orbital slots.
With this launch, OneWeb only has one more launch remaining before its first-generation constellation is complete.
Al Neyadi is the second Emirati to travel into space, following on from Hazza Al Mansouri's eight-day stay on the ISS in September 2019.
Nasa has set a new launch date for the SpaceX rocket carrying Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi after the blast-off was postponed on February 27.
The mission will make the UAE the 11th country to send astronauts on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station.
The new I-6 satellites add further capabilities to Inmarsat’s Orchestra communications network.
The two mission specialists, Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi from Saudi Arabia, are members of the inaugural Saudi national astronaut programme.
I-6 F1 is scheduled to connect its first customers later this year, with I-6 F2 set to follow in 2024.
