Recently, the world of space exploration witnessed an unprecedented event – a mission designed to clear space junk from orbit was incapacitated by a piece of space junk. The mission has been launched by RemoveDEBRIS, a spacecraft developed jointly by the University of Surrey in England and a consortium of international partners. RemoveDEBRIS was designed… Continue reading A Space Junk Removal Mission Got Struck By Space Junk
Category: orbital
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
Firefly debuts
Space exploration company Firefly Aerospace has just announced the upcoming debut of its new orbital transfer vehicle line, the Elytra. This exciting new spacecraft is engineered for efficient, rapid changes of orbits around the Earth. The first mission of the Elytra is planned for 2024, with more missions expected in the near future. The Elytra… Continue reading Firefly debuts
FAA grants launch license to SpaceX, clearing way for Starship orbital flight test
For the first time in history, space exploration is about to officially cross a new threshold. After years of testing and development, SpaceX has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a launch license that will allow the company to launch and land its Starship spacecraft in orbit. The development of SpaceX’s Starship has been… Continue reading FAA grants launch license to SpaceX, clearing way for Starship orbital flight test
What to Expect When SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket Attempts Its First Orbital Flight Next Week
As ground-breaking as it may be, SpaceX’s first orbital flight attempt next week of its massive, reusable Starship Megarocket may be more of a test flight than a production launch. Elon Musk’s new spacecraft is aimed at revolutionizing space travel and is designed to ferry passengers and cargo to Mars, the Moon and beyond in… Continue reading What to Expect When SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket Attempts Its First Orbital Flight Next Week
Terran Orbital Scores $2.4 Billion Deal to Develop 300 Satellites for Rivada
Since its founding in 2016, Terran Orbital has quickly become one of the most successful new companies in the satellite industry. Founded by former NASA and US intelligence personnel, the company’s mission is to bring the world’s best space technology to commercial operations. That mission has now been given a major boost, as Terran Orbital… Continue reading Terran Orbital Scores $2.4 Billion Deal to Develop 300 Satellites for Rivada
Terran Orbital
Recently, the California-based aerospace company Terran Orbital announced a major deal with telecommunications firm Rivada Networks. Through the new contract, Terran Orbital will design, build and operate a network of 300 satellites. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $2.4 billion. Rivada Networks specializes in developing emergency responder networks, which will be… Continue reading Terran Orbital
SpaceX Finally Meets a Launch Goal as 60th Orbital Mission of 2022 Takes Flight
On April 22nd, 2022, SpaceX launched its 60th orbital mission of the year, a record-breaking accomplishment for the private space exploration company. The successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule full of multiple payloads marked the first time that SpaceX had met its own 56-launch goal. In declaring the mission mission… Continue reading SpaceX Finally Meets a Launch Goal as 60th Orbital Mission of 2022 Takes Flight