In a bold move to establish itself as a formidable space power, China is progressing rapidly to create its own expansive satellite internet constellation. This project, often compared to StarLink, involves launching about 26,000 satellites into low Earth orbit. The aim is to provide comprehensive global coverage, bridging the digital divide in remote areas and […]
Tag: Satellites
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Surprise launch of Chinese satellite triggers missile attack alerts in Taiwan
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024
A Chinese satellite launch Tuesday inadvertently triggered missile attack alerts in neighboring Taiwan after the Long March rocket unexpectedly passed over the southwestern edge of the island’s defense airspace as it left the Earth’s atmosphere.
The trajectory of the spacecraft, which blasted off shortly after 3 p.m. local time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center 1,200 miles away i -
18 Rocket Lab Satellites for SDA to Carry Standard Tactical SATCOM Radios, As Agency Awaits Funding for Advanced Tactical Data Links
The 18 Rocket Lab USA [RKLB] satellites for the U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2, Transport Layer (T2TL)-Beta are to have standard tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) links, as
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China satellite launch triggers Taiwan emergency phone alert
Taipei (AFP) Jan 9, 2024
A Chinese satellite launch triggered Taiwan’s emergency phone alert system on Tuesday, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries around the region.
Chinese state media said that Beijing had successfully launched the “Einstein Probe satellite using the Long March-2C carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre”.
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Rocket Lab says $515m satellite contract makes it a prime supplier
Company officials revealed that it will build 18 satellites for a Space Development Agency constellation.
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Tranche 1 Missile Tracking Satellites by L3Harris completes review ahead of production start
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024
L3Harris Technologies has recently completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for 16 missile tracking satellites, pivotal components of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TRK) program.
These milestones mark a crucial progression in the development of the SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a comprehens
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Rocket Lab to build military satellites for Space Development Agency
Rocket Lab has been growing its space systems business in recent years, and the SDA award marks its first prime satellite development contract.
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Ovzon 3 Satellite Launched Aboard SpaceX’s Veteran Falcon 9 to Geosynchronous Orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
In a landmark event for space exploration and communications technology, SpaceX has successfully launched the Ovzon 3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch, conducted from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, took place on Wednesday, January 3, with a precisely timed 10-minute launch window that opened at 6:04 p.m. ET. A backup opportu
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ISRO-Mauritius Deal To Jointly Develop Satellites Gets Cabinet Nod
This MoU signed during the visit of Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan to Port Louis on November 1, 2023NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved several key decisions on Friday, including the renaming of Ayodhya Airport as ‘Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham’.The Prime Minister also underscored the Cabinet’s approval of
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Five steps to secure the Low Earth Orbit satellite environment
Low Earth Orbit satellites face escalating cyber threats on much larger attack surfaces.