Exolaunch is a German satellite launch integrator and provider of launch services and deployment solutions. They have collaborations with most of the major launchers, including SpaceX, Rocket Lab, ESA, and ISRO. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin with an expanding office in Denver, CO, the company’s core product suite enables deployment of satellites on […]
“As the NASA administrator, I had a lot of challenges with traditional Hall thrusters,” Bridenstine told Payload. “When I came across this company that’s doing electric propulsion, they can provide as much thrust and as much efficiency as a traditional hull thruster, but do it with a variety of different fuels, I got excited about it.”
Today marks the last day that NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay System satellites will be open for new business.
After years of AI changing the way people work on Earth, the tech is finally having its moment in the space industry’s spotlight.
In addition to the five companies, the cell is in the process of adding two additional companies, which is expected to bring the total membership to 17 by early 2025.
Another day, another mega LEO constellation.
The system will prove out technology that could eventually grab objects on orbit, allowing KMI to move debris out of congested orbital lanes or relocate satellites that don’t have enough juice to move themselves.
Former President Donald Trump will be heading back to the White House in January.
As you’re watching election results come in Tuesday after polls close, here are a handful of down-ballot races to watch that could have a big impact on space policy in 2025 and beyond.
The firm will lead the development of three high-res Portuguese satellites that will be operated by Open Cosmos and contribute to its OpenConstellation infrastructure.
The UK has ordered its second military reconnaissance satellite, awarding a £40M ($51.8M) contract to small sat manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).
Charter estimates that approximately 97% of the ~10,500 active satellites on orbit are uninsured. Tens of billions of dollars worth of satellite technology is flying around without a financial safety net.
