China’s Geovis Insighter Technology to launch SSA constellation
SYDNEY, Australia – A Chinese company plans to establish a constellation of 144 space situational awareness (SSA) satellites…
ViaSat-3 F2 delivered to Florida for October launch
TAMPA, Fla. — Viasat’s second ViaSat-3 satellite has arrived in Florida for a launch in the second half…
OQ Technology expands satellite IoT services to Australia
TAMPA, Fla. — OQ Technology has expanded its satellite connectivity services for remote Internet of Things (IoT) devices…
Private mission study a step toward offering Orion as a service
SYDNEY — An agreement to study a private astronaut mission using an Orion spacecraft is one of the…
What’s next for direct-to-device after SpaceX’s blockbuster spectrum deal
The direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity market has been completely transformed in the space of six weeks. On Aug. 1,…
How time series data is fueling the final frontier
When we think of space exploration, we picture towering rockets, satellites orbiting Earth and astronaut footprints on the…
Maxar retires its name, rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris
Maxar Technologies, the space and satellite company formed in 2017, has shed its name. On Oct. 1, the…
Varda Space and Southern Launch agree to more capsule landings in Australia
SYDNEY — Microgravity research company Varda Space Industries has signed an agreement with spaceport operator Southern Launch that…
Satellite operators seek help from ITU to improve coordination for space safety
SYDNEY — Satellite operators are asking an international regulator to help maintain lines of communication among them to…
China set for high-stakes moon program and reusable launch tests to close out 2025
SYDNEY — China is preparing a series of tests and launches in the final quarter of 2025 crucial…
Firefly Alpha booster destroyed in ground test
SYDNEY — The booster that was to launch the return-to-flight mission of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was destroyed…
Eartheye to offer tasking of satellites looking up and down
SYDNEY, Australia — Eartheye Space will begin offering self-service tasking of satellites looking into space in addition to…