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A Look at the World’s Leading PNT Constellations. Knowing where one is on the planet is something taken for granted nowadays thanks to the PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) constellations …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems: A Modern Necessity Read More
Boeing’s Starliner has been in the news recently for undesirable reasons. Between helium leaks, issues with thrusters and stranded astronauts due to Starliner’s troubles, it seems Boeing is bearing the …
Boeing Starliner’s troubles illustrate difficulties inherent in space travel Read More
Marking the end of an era, the original Vega rocket made its final flight on September 4th. Avio’s Vega has been launching for over a decade and although the new …
Vega Launches for the Final Time; Vega C Takes Over Read More
Aerospacelab, a Belgian manufacturer of small satellites, has officially opened its first facility in the United States. Located in Torrance, California, the new facility will significantly increase the company’s production …
Aerospacelab Expands into the U.S. with New Manufacturing Facility Read More
By Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology Northrop Grumman has received a $200 million contract to provide a deep space radar capability to U.S. Space Force. The company will develop a …
Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility Read More
Launched on a Falcon 9 on August 11, the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission is a military/commercial endeavor with a few “firsts” of note. The two ASBM satellites host various payloads …
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Launches with Historic Partnerships Read More
In a move to bolster its position in the rapidly growing space sector, Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire Terran Orbital in a deal valued at $450 million. By integrating …
Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal Read More
Between the CZ-5B and CZ-6A (Long March 5B and Long March 6A respectively), China has been in the news for less-than-desirable reasons. The latest, space debris from a CZ-6A upper …
China’s Rocket Woes Highlight Growing Space Debris Threat Read More
Currently, NASA is pursuing several key goals encompassing diverse areas like lunar exploration, scientific discovery, and technological advancements. NASA is setting its sights on the Moon and beyond, aiming for …
Top 100 NASA Contractors 2023 Read More
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their satellite operations, according to the Financial Times and Reuters. This potential deal is seen as a pivotal moment for Europe’s …
Airbus and Thales Eye Satellite Merger Read More