Focus: In-Space Services
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Space Economy
Nanoracks, Voyager Space, Lockheed Martin Team Up for Commercial Space Station
Nanoracks, Voyager Space, and Lockheed Martin are working together to develop the first commercial space station, known as Starlab. The companies announced the collaboration Thursday, and they expect Starlab to […]
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Space EconomyESA Signs On as Customer for Kepler Aether Service
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Kepler Communications a 500,000 euro ($581,000) contract to test satellite hardware terminals. Kepler Communications is working to build an in-space data transfer network called […]
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Space EconomySpaceLink CEO Says OHB’s Galileo Heritage Was Key Factor in Constellation Award
OHB Systems AG (OHB) will build the satellites for SpaceLink’s data relay constellation in a contract that is expected to exceed $300 million in value. The companies announced the deal […]
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Space EconomySpire, SpaceChain Team Up to Prove Blockchain’s Feasibility in Space
Two space-as-a-service solutions providers are teaming up to demonstrate the feasibility of blockchain technology computation in space. Spire Global, a publicly traded space data analytics company, announced it entered into […]
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Space EconomyOrbAstro to Host Aliena Propulsion Demo in 2022
In-orbit service provider Orbital Astronautics (OrbAstro) has signed a contract to host a propulsion demonstration for Aliena on a mission set to launch in September 20220. Aliena is a small […]
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ConnectivitySpire Signs Myriota as a Space Service Customer
Myriota will use Spire’s space services to deploy its satellite Internet of Things (IoT) constellation, the companies announced Wednesday. This is Spire’s first large-scale, commercial IoT customer for its space-as-a-service […]
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Space EconomyESA Awards D-Orbit UK Contract for Debris Removal Demonstration
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded the U.K. branch of D-Orbit a contract to develop debris removal technology, the company announced Wednesday, Sept. 8. The ESA contract is worth […]
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Space EconomyRocket Lab Lands Photon Deal for Varda Space Industries
Rocket Lab has signed a deal with in-space manufacturing company Varda Space Industries to produce three Photon spacecraft that will integrate with the company’s “space factories.” Varda Space is working […]
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Space EconomyMeasat to De-Orbit Measat-3 After Confirming Total Loss of Satellite
Malaysian satellite operator Measat was unable to salvage the Measat-3 satellite after it suffered an anomaly in late June. The company announced Friday that it is now in the process […]
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Space EconomySpace Clean-up Company Astroscale Signs Partnerships with MHI and Japanese Government
Space debris removal company Astroscale secured two significant endorsements of its long-term sustainability solutions within its home nation of Japan — its first collaborative partnership agreement with a launch service […]
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Space EconomySCOUT and Orbit Fab Sign On for Benchmark’s New In-Space Mobility Service
Benchmark Space Systems has announced an in-space mobility offering that allows customers to pay as they go for in-space transport. SCOUT and Orbit Fab has signed on with agreements for […]