NASA's Satellite Rescue: Multitool Mission Faces Challenges
NASA’s never-before-attempted plan to move a sensitive scientific satellite into a safer orbit has faced a week of delays—but it’s still go for launch.
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NASA’s never-before-attempted plan to move a sensitive scientific satellite into a safer orbit has faced a week of delays—but it’s still go for launch.
"We've got time into 2027 before we're getting nervous."
Under the proposed partnership, ICEYE would explore manufacturing SAR satellites in India, while Agnikul would provide indigenous launch services.
Legacy Survey of Space and Time is expected to find millions of asteroids and perhaps shed light on dark matter and dark energy, with an assist from University of Washington astronomers. Read More
Rocket Lab Corp. today announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications Inc., a major satellite operator, for $8 billion in cash and stock. The companies expect to complete the transaction in mid-2027. Rocket Lab is the developer of Electron, a 60-foot launch vehicle optimized to take satellites in
The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion, and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.
Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle lifting off from its launch complex in New Zealand. | Image: RocketLab Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion. The deal will combine Rocket Lab's lau
Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A.
Space agency selects 37 companies as partners to develop technologies that will support moon bases and Mars exploration. Read More