Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has signed a sponsored research agreement with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for the development of the Space Solar Power Initiative (SSPI). Under the terms of the agreement, Northrop Grumman will provide up to $17.5 million to the initiative over three years. Working together, the team will develop the scientific … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing [NYSE: BA] Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites are steadily replenishing the orbiting constellation, continuing to improve reliability and accuracy for users around the world. The ninth GPS IIF reached orbit about three hours, 20 minutes after launching today aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, … Dowiedz się więcej
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) today (10.03) announced it has completed the sale of ARINC Aerospace Systems Engineering and Support (ASES LLC) to Field Aviation Inc., a privately held U.S. company. ASES LLC provides aircraft modification, integration and maintenance services, as well as logistical and sustainment capabilities, for the Department of Defense (DoD), government, commercial, … Dowiedz się więcej
Developed and built by OHB System, the “Hispasat Advanced Generation 1” (“Hispasat AG1”) geostationary communications satellite yesterday evening has left the integration hall in Bremen. After successful system testing at the end of the integration phase in Bremen, the environmental impact testing campaign is now to commence. Hispasat AG1 will undergo this testing over the … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build for SES S.A. [Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG] a new, all-electric 702SP satellite that will enable SES’ airline customers to provide in-flight entertainment and WiFi over North America, Central America and the Caribbean. This is the 12th satellite in more than 25 years that Luxembourg-based SES has ordered … Dowiedz się więcej
Wednesday 11 February, Vega accomplished a flawless launch from Europe’s spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) on its fourth successful mission since its maiden flight in 2012, carrying the IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) re-entry demonstrator into orbit. The IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) is an atmospheric re-entry demonstrator built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space … Dowiedz się więcej