News on key developments at SupremeSAT, and general news on the Space and Satellite industry from across the web
The second GPS III Space Vehicle was delivered to Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida to begin satellite launch processing. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032100
Thales Alenia Space said it is taking 3D printing into series production to make components for telecom satellites built on the company’s new all-electric Spacebus Neo platform. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032101
Lockheed Martin announced a new generation of space technology launching this year that will allow satellites to change their missions in orbit. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032102
The 14th Vega mission from French Guiana – which will orbit an Italian Space Agency Earth observation satellite – has been authorised for lift-off tomorrow following completion of its launch readiness review. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032000
Russia’s Luna-Glob (Luna-25) probe may be launched in 2022-2024, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Yuri Balega said. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032001
Thales Alenia Space announced that its shell for NanoRacks’ Airlock Module is ready to be shipped to NanoRacks’ integration facilities in Houston, Texas. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032002
Shares in Inmarsat Plc jumped 16% after the British satellite operator said it was in talks about a US$3.3 billion cash takeover approach from a private equity-led consortium. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019032003
Ariane 6 will deploy satellites of the OneWeb constellation on its maiden flight. OneWeb has also booked options with Arianespace for two more Ariane 6 launches. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019031900
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) to develop new space launch solutions for Airbus customers. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019031901
Chinese researchers have found that perovskite solar cells can retain most of their power conversion efficiency in near space, providing perspectives on the new solar cells’ future application in space. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2019031800