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Arianespace, in final mission of 2018, launches French spy satellite
European launch provider Arianespace completed its final launch of the year Dec. 19, sending the French spy satellite CSO-1 into orbit on a Soyuz ST-A rocket.
20th Annual Global MilSatCom
SMi Group are proud to announce that the 20th annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition will return to London on 6th, 7th and 8th November and a small satellite and disruptive space technology focus day on the 5th November.
As Euro…
Small Satellites and Disruptive Space Technologies Focus Day
Exploring How Innovation is Revolutionising Access to Space
As space-based satellite systems continue to act as a key enabler for terrestrial operations, the need to access and exploit constellations effectively remains critical for intern…
Ariane 5 launches BepiColombo to Mercury
A Mercury-bound science mission from the European and Japanese space agencies began a seven-year journey to the Solar System’s smallest planet Oct. 19 aboard and Ariane 5 rocket.
AIAA SPACE Forum
AIAA SPACE Forum combines the best aspects of technical conferences with insights from respected leaders providing a single, integrated forum for navigating the key challenges and opportunities affecting the future direction of global space policy…
Arianespace Vega launches long-awaited Aeolus wind-mapping satellite
A European wind-mapping satellite 15 years in the making lifted off Aug. 22 on a Vega rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Eutelsat to buy two all-electric satellites from Airbus to replace Hotbird constellation
Eutelsat will replace a trio of satellites with two larger all-electric satellites from Airbus Defence and Space, company officials said Wednesday.
SN Military.Space | Airbus to build ‘combat cloud’ • Major developments in strategic nuclear systems • Senate panel targets EELV
Defense contractors for years have floated ideas for how to build the elusive “combat cloud” bringing together the latest and greatest communications technology.
How long should a satellite last: five years, ten years, 15, 30?
PASADENA, California — Satellite manufacturers and operators attending the Space Tech Expo here offered contrasting views on how long satellites should continue to work in orbit.
For years, government and commercial operators sought t…
MilSatCom Asia-Pacific 2018
With technology rapidly advancing and access to space becoming increasingly congested, the number of nations in the Asia-Pacific region looking to embrace the space frontier is on the rise!
SMi’s 8th annual MilSatCom Asia Pacific conferen…
Satellite operators, data analysts agree on need for speed
Geospatial data companies are focusing intently on acquiring satellite imagery quickly and speeding data delivery to customers.
SmallSat Responsible Revolution: CSCA Canadian SmallSat Symposium 2018
About the Canadian Spce Commerce Associations Canadian SmallSat Symposium 2018 (CCSS18)
The central theme of the CCSS18 is SMALL SATELLITES, RESPONSIBLE REVOLUTION. The sustainability of space is at risk given the demand and opportunity for…
Hydrazine ban could cost Europe’s space industry billions
The European Union might ban the use of the toxic satellite propellant hydrazine as early as 2021, which would present a major setback for the block’s space industry.
Q&A | Airbus’ Oliver Juckenhöfel gung-ho on Deep Space Gateway
Airbus, as Juckenhöfel sees it, would be an indispensable contributor to the Deep Space Gateway, assuming it moves from concept to a bona fide program with European Space Agency involvement.
SIRIUS Day 2017 Workshop: Space, Business and Law
The SIRIUS Workshops are held annually in the Assembly Room of the Occitania Region by the SIRIUS Chair, a partnership between Toulouse- Capitole University, Toulouse Business School and three European industrial players : CNES, Airbus Defense and…
Turkey picks Airbus for Turksat 5A and 5B
Turkish telecommunications satellite operator Turksat has selected Airbus Defence and Space for the construction of two long-awaited geostationary satellites.
