NASA selects SpaceX to launch Pandora mission for exoplanet study
Pandora is an ESPA Grande-class spacecraft, weighing up to 320 kg, and is designed to function in a sun-synchronous orbit.
Pandora is an ESPA Grande-class spacecraft, weighing up to 320 kg, and is designed to function in a sun-synchronous orbit.
The mission was designed to showcase GITAI's role as a prime contractor with expertise in in-house spacecraft development and operational management.
The project aims to empower student teams from various local and international universities to work on developing small satellites and then exchange experiences and knowledge among them.
The Fireflies deliver critical data and analysis to industries worldwide to make informed decisions for addressing global challenges, improving resource management and driving climate action.
Foresight-1 and Foresight-2 will boost UAEs earth observation capabilities.
MBZ-Sat has been in development by Emirati engineers at the MBRSC since 2020, with most of the satellite parts made by private companies.
Thuraya 4 will provide more secure capacity, faster speeds, and wider coverage across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.
The new Thuraya 4 geostationary satellite will be launched in December and will deliver superior mobility solutions across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
This is the second consecutive year of rapid growth for Starlink. The company almost tripled traffic in 2023.
Launched aboard SpaceXs Falcon 9, the new OneWeb satellites will strengthen Eutelsat's network services, improving overall performance for its customers.
The potential to determine if Europa is habitable has made the mission a top priority among planetary scientists.
Hera will conduct a post-impact survey of the Dimorphos asteroid that was hit off course in 2022.
The provider attributed the price hike to excessive inflation in Nigeria.
The airline's aircraft will be gradually equipped with Starlink connectivity starting from mid-2025.
AI is transforming nearly every sector, including the smallsat industry.
The internet service launched with monthly subscription fees starting at $50 for the Standard plan and $30 for the Mini option in the personal and residential category.
The first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds, each featuring the largest ever commercial communications arrays will be deployed in low Earth orbit.
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 Earths environment for NOAAs weather and climate work and for NASAs 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 SESs 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 MEASATs 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 SpaceXs 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 SpaceXs 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 Martins 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 worlds 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 SESs 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.