Amazon adds Falcon 9 to multi-billion-dollar Project Kuiper launch campaign
Amazon has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch an unspecified number of satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband constellation on three Falcon 9 rockets from mid-2025.
Australian startup develops dual-headed space camera
Infinity Avionics is working with the University of New South Wales Canberra Space and Australian startup Nominal Systems to develop technology to autonomously detect space objects.
Intelsat to bring multi-orbit Wi-Fi to regional American Airlines jets
American Airlines announced plans Nov. 30 to equip nearly 500 regional jets with multi-orbit Wi-Fi connectivity from Intelsat over two years starting in early 2024.
Ursa Major closes $138 million Series D and D-1 financings
Rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major announced Nov. 30 it has raised $138 million in Series D and D-1 funding rounds.
Intelsat steps up partnership with SpaceX in multi-orbit antenna
Intelsat is producing a new flat panel antenna that enables moving vehicles to use broadband services from the company’s geostationary satellites and from SpaceX’s Starlink network
Amini raises $4 million for Africa-focused environmental constellation
Amini has raised $4 million toward launching its first satellite in early 2025 to improve Africa-focused environmental information, the Kenya-based climate data startup said Nov. 30.
Shanghai to foster commercial space ecosystem
A Shanghai government initiative aims to foster a space industry chain including a range of satellites, launch vehicles and related applications and infrastructure.
SpaceX acquires parachute supplier
In a rare acquisition, SpaceX has purchased out of bankruptcy a company that provided components for Dragon spacecraft parachutes.
House Science Committee advances commercial space bill
The House Science Committee voted on party lines to send a commercial space bill to the full House, although with the possibility of modifications before a vote there.
Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker
French satellite imagery analysis provider Kayrros launched a free version of its global methane tracking map Nov. 29 to help hold governments and businesses to account for their emissions.
Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project
The Defense Innovation Unit issued a new solicitation for proposals from private companies for a project known as the Hybrid Space Architecture.
Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch
Two satellites designed to bring mobile broadband coverage to the Arctic region for civilians and military users have completed key tests ahead of their planned launch next summer.
Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions
Arcfield, a U.S. defense and intelligence contractor, announced Nov. 29 it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions, a developer and manufacturer of small satellites and sensor payloads.
Firefly conducts first Miranda engine test
Firefly Aerospace has conducted the first hot-fire test of a new engine that will power the company’s future launch vehicles.
Industry group opposes White House mission authorization proposal
An industry group says it is opposed to a White House proposal for regulating novel space activities, arguing it could be burdensome and confusing for companies and agencies.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper nets first broadband partnership in Asia
Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT and an investor in the company that also owns telcos in the country have partnered to sell services from Project Kuiper, Amazon’s broadband constellation set to begin launches next year.
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