Author: Caleb Henry

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Zero2infinity, a high altitude balloon company based in Spain, is making progress on the development of a launch vehicle that uses the combination of a balloon and...

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Following an extensive test program, Rocket Lab has qualified its Rutherford engine for flight aboard the Electron rocket. Rocket Lab created the 5,000lbf Rutherford engine specifically for...

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Orbital ATK completed the company’s second mission with United Launch Alliance (ULA) on March 22, launching its Cygnus spacecraft atop an Atlas 5 rocket. The company used...

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Thuraya has announced the launch of the IP Commander, a voice and data terminal purpose-built for military, government, civil defense and emergency response teams. The new terminal...

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Lockheed Martin has named veteran space industry executive Kay Sears as vice president of strategy and business development for the corporation’s space systems business area, effective April...

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Global Data Systems (GDS) is planning to continue growing its satellite services footprint around the world to serve customers, particularly in oil and gas, despite the downturn...

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Space Systems Loral (SSL) has received a broadcast satellite order from Eutelsat Communications for a Ku-band all-electric spacecraft. Called Eutelsat 7C, the new satellite will be located...

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received an order for H2A launch services from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for launch...

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Thales Alenia Space Belgium has qualified its new PPU Mk3 power supply units for plasma thrusters on upcoming all-electric satellites. The recently qualified PPU Mk3 will provide...

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Gogo has expanded its connectivity partnership with Air Canada to include its international fleet, including the Boeing 787. Under the new agreement, Gogo will install its satellite-based...