On April 23, 2021, the Crew-7 mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched four astronauts to space. This mission, which was led by Commander Shane Kimbrough, is a joint mission with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The four astronauts on… Continue reading NASA’s Crew-7 mission has launched four astronauts into orbit
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See 17 Years of an Exoplanet’s Orbit in One Captivating GIF
Long before the groundbreaking launch of the Kepler Space Telescope in March 2009, and even further back then the first confirmation of an exoplanet in 1995, humanity had nothing but questions and a thirst for the unknown when it came to what lies beyond our own planet Earth. Flash forward more than 25 years and… Continue reading See 17 Years of an Exoplanet’s Orbit in One Captivating GIF
‘Irreparable’ thrusters
As the space industry continues to expand, so does the amount of space debris that circles the earth. However, according to a recent announcement from HawkEye 360, Inc., three of their satellites have been unintentionally sent to a lower orbit due to a malfunctioning thruster and solar activity. HawkEye 360, Inc., a satellite-powered analytics company,… Continue reading ‘Irreparable’ thrusters
China’s Space Pioneer Becomes First Private Company to Reach Orbit During Debut Launch
On the 30th of July, Chinese start-up company iSpace launched the “Hyperbola-1” rocket, marking a new milestone in the country’s race towards space exploration. The rocket is the first of its kind to be launched by a private organization in China. This launch puts the private Chinese firm ahead of its rivals in the commercial… Continue reading China’s Space Pioneer Becomes First Private Company to Reach Orbit During Debut Launch
Exactly Who Is the Investor Behind Virgin Orbit’s Failed $200 Million Rescue?
On April 2, 2021, news broke that Virgin Orbit had failed to secure a $200 million rescue package from an unnamed third-party investor. The news came as a shock to the public, and left many wondering who the unnamed investor was. At the time, Virgin Orbit had yet to make an official statement on the… Continue reading Exactly Who Is the Investor Behind Virgin Orbit’s Failed $200 Million Rescue?
Virgin Orbit
2020 has been a tumultuous year for a number of companies: from Virgin Orbit running low on cash to ByteDance pushing its TikTok replacement, and Canoo settling with the SEC. These events symbolize the resiliency of the tech industry in the face of adversity and the importance of staying ahead of the curve. In May… Continue reading Virgin Orbit
Virgin Orbit Reportedly Close to $200 Million Rescue Deal After Launch Failure
Virgin Orbit, the California-based small satellite launch service, is reportedly close to sealing a $200 million rescue deal after its first launch attempt failed. The company was tipped to be in advanced talks with a private investment group to secure the new funding. The news of the potential financial rescue comes in the wake of… Continue reading Virgin Orbit Reportedly Close to $200 Million Rescue Deal After Launch Failure
New Image Is Our First Look at SpaceX’s ‘Mini’ Starlink in Orbit
The world of satellite technology was abuzz recently when SpaceX announced the successful launch of two dozen of their mini-satellites, aptly named ‘Starlink’, from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The momentous event marks a major milestone for the company and for the satellite industry at large, as these minisatellites are the first of their kind. The… Continue reading New Image Is Our First Look at SpaceX’s ‘Mini’ Starlink in Orbit
Planetarians grabs
If you are in the foodservice industry, you have likely heard of Planetarians, the plant-based protein supplier that has recently raised $6 million in a Series A round. This financing round, which was led by startup accelerator Dynamo Ventures and was joined by Impact Ventures and Plug and Play Ventures, will allow Planetarians to expand… Continue reading Planetarians grabs
SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 5-Ton Communications Satellite to Orbit
On March 4, 2021, SpaceX successfully sent its 5-ton communications satellite into orbit with its Falcon 9 rocket. This marked yet another important milestone in the space exploration progress the aerospace company has made in the last few years. The satellite, named Arabsat-6A, was commissioned for the Dubai-based Arabsat organization and is the first of… Continue reading SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 5-Ton Communications Satellite to Orbit