In-Orbit Aerospace explores hypersonics under AFWERX contract
SAN FRANCISCO — In Orbit Aerospace won a $1.8 million AFWERX contract to employ artificial intelligence to detect and manage anomalies in hypersonic flight. In Orbit is developing machine-learning tools to “enable more reliable flight operations over the entire range of flight envelopes,” CEO and co-founder Ryan Elliott told SpaceNews. Primarily, In Orbit is focused…
Theresa Condor, COO, Spire Global – Leading Women in Space
In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Theresa Condor, Chief Operating Officer, Spire Global.
Radar satellite companies sharpen focus on military market
Iceye says its SAR satellites can discern specific types of military equipment, and spot objects through tree cover and foliage
ULA set for second Vulcan launch
United Launch Alliance is ready for a second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket as it gears up for a sharp increase in launch activity next year.
ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding
The European Space Agency is proceeding with preparations for the launch of an asteroid mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 even though the rocket remains grounded after an upper-stage anomaly on its most recent flight.
No borders in the final frontier
Gazing at the night sky is one of the most essential human experiences. But when we consider the state of the modern space industry, a sense of irony creeps in. The sky above is vast — representing limitless possibilities. Our approach to exploring it has been frustratingly limited. For decades, we’ve allowed barriers to keep…
Companies seek more opportunities to send private astronaut missions to ISS
Companies developing commercial space stations want NASA to offer more opportunities to fly precursor missions to the International Space Station to help them gain experience and stimulate customer interest.
Yahsat and Bayanat forge AI-powered space technology champion
Emirati satellite operator Yahsat and geospatial artificial intelligence provider Bayanat completed their merger Oct. 1, forming a company called Space42 valued at about $3 billion on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
DoD seeks innovations in small-satellite propulsion
The Defense Innovation Unit issued a solicitation for proposals on electrospray thrusters
EchoStar plots direct-to-device satellite push after shedding Dish and debt
EchoStar plans to aggressively expand its satellite and terrestrial mobile broadband services after shedding debt and its video distribution business.
U.S. faces stiff competition from China in satellite remote sensing
Report: The U.S. continues to excel in radar imaging but must keep pace with China’s rapid advances in electro-optical imaging
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