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Rocket Lab Begins Building Satellites
Rocket Lab will begin building a satellite platform called Photon, with the intent of launching small satellites into low-Earth orbit within four months of an order. The end-to-end mission solution...
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Relativity Provides Launch Services for Telesat
Relativity contracted with Telesat to provide launch services for Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Telesat will now have access to faster, more frequent and more flexible launches at...
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One of Relativity Space's 3D-printed components. Photo: Relativity Space.
ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-QL
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C45) from Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota, India at 9:27 IST on Apr. 1....
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ISRO's PSLV-C45 rocket lifting off. Photo: ISRO
Airbus Prepares Cheops Satellite
Airbus Defense and Space completed construction of the Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite (Cheops) satellite. The European Space Agency (ESA) recently gave the green light at the Qualification and Acceptance Review. Representatives from ESA,...
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The finalized Cheops satellite. Photo: Airbus
York Space Systems Ships S-CLASS Spacecraft
York Space Systems‘ S-CLASS spacecraft platform was shipped to the launch site for the company’s inaugural mission. The platform completed the Environmental Test Program to obtain official clearance for imminent takeoff...
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Rendition of York Space System's S-Class Platform. Photo: York Space.
OneSpace Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit
A rocket developed by OneSpace failed to reach orbit after lifting off from a state launch facility in northwestern China, state media reported on Thursday, the second failed orbital launch...
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Photo: OneSpace