In-Space Missions wins contract for British military smallsat

In-Space Missions wins contract for British military smallsat

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British smallsat developer In-Space Missions has won a contract from the U.K. Ministry of Defence to build a satellite to test optical communications.

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U.K. deepens space ties with U.S., announces investments in small satellites, responsive launch

U.K. deepens space ties with U.S., announces investments in small satellites, responsive launch

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The U.K. will invest $34 million in small satellites, will increase support for the Combined Space Operations Center.

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UK military orders third high-altitude pseudo satellite from Airbus

UK military orders third high-altitude pseudo satellite from Airbus

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The British Defence Ministry on Aug. 17 said it had exercised an option for a third solar-powered, high-altitude surveillance and communications platform from Airbus Defence and Space, with flight trials to begin in mid-2017.

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