An object struck a satellite in Earth's orbit, leaving a hole
The satellite company NanoAvionics released images online showing the damage to its MP42 satellite, launched in 2022 and designed to host several instruments for different customers. The source of the hole from a chickpea-sized object is uncertain, but the event underscores the growing risk to spacecraft in orbit around our planet.
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit
SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Thursday at 3:19 p.m. EST.
World's First Wooden Satellite Is On Board The ISS And Will Soon Be Launched Into Orbit
The world's first wooden satellite has been successfully launched into space and arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). Soon, it will be released into an orbit around 400 kilometers (250 miles) above the Earth.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video)
SpaceX launched 20 Starlink internet satellites from California early Saturday morning (Nov. 9). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink spacecraft — 13 of which had direct-to-cell capability — lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 1:14 a.m. EST (0514 GMT; 10:14 p.m. Nov. 8 local time).
SpaceX launches new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink internet satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California just after 10:00pm Pacific.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites into orbit from California
Of the 20 satellites, 13 have direct-to-cell capabilities. The Starlink constellation provides internet service to remote areas of the planet. Two other SpaceX launches are schedu
New Space Force Program Boosts America's Smallest NewSpace Companies
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Insitu Announces Proliferated-Low Earth Orbit Satellite Control for Integrator UAS with 2,000 Nautical Mile Range
Insitu, A Boeing Company, is now leveraging Proliferated-Low Earth Orbit (P-LEO) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) control for ...
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the ...
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What Is Low Earth Orbit? A Basic Explainer
More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...
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SpaceX targets Starship’s 1st orbital refueling test in March 2025
After its historic booster landing, SpaceX is preparing for another daring test. Elon Musk’s SpaceX may attempt an orbital ...
SpaceX Launch Schedule: How Many Are Left in 2024?
Elon Musk's company has already launched more than 100 spacecraft this year, and it is aiming to send up around 40 more.
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Kymeta Unveils its Second Multi-Orbit, On-the-Move Flat-Panel Antenna – the Goshawk™ u8
World-leading flat-panel satellite antenna company, Kymeta ( www.kymetacorp.com), today announced the launch of the Goshawk ...
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SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time
Dragon isn't the first U.S.-built spacecraft to lend its fuel to the space station's orbit. NASA tested an ISS orbit reboost ...