Focus: Smallsats
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Imagery and SensingJAXA Deploys Kenya’s First Satellite Into Orbit from ISS
The first Kenya University Nano Satellite Precursor Flight (1KUNS-PF), Kenya’s first satellite, was successfully deployed from the Japan Space Agency (JAXA) KIBO deployment module aboard the International Space Station (ISS). 1KUNS-PF […]
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FinanceSSL New Appointments to Drive Growth, Smallsats, Earth Observation
SSL, a Maxar Technologies company, has announced two executives have joined its leadership team to develop growth opportunities for the company’s spacecraft systems, and expand its focus on small satellites […]
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LaunchNanoRacks to Launch 15 Cubesats for Nationwide Canadian Project
NanoRacks has been awarded the launch services and deployment contract for the Canadian CubeSat Project — a nationwide small satellite development program sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The […]
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Government/MilitaryUS Lawmakers Want DOD to Use More Smallsats, Reusable Rockets
Concerned that large, high-value satellites are vulnerable to growing threats from potential enemies, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants the Department of Defense (DOD) to consider making greater […]
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Imagery and SensingChina’s Long March Launches SmallSats to Orbit
China launched its fourth Long March-11 (LM-11) rocket on Thursday, carrying multiple small satellites into orbit. The launch took place from a mobile launch platform at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch […]