[1-3-08 – Satellite Today] SpaceDev Inc. has been awarded a contract by the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) to conduct requirements definition and preliminary design of the ILO spacecraft’s astrophysics and communications payload, SpaceDev announced Jan. 2.
ILO is intended perform astronomical observations from the South Pole of the moon as well as engage in commercial communications activities.
SpaceDev completed the first phase of development on the ILO spacecraft in December, testing the spacecraft’s four hybrid rocket motors.
SpaceDev Wins ILOA Payload Contract; Tests Spacecraft Motors
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