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Archive for May 4th, 2016

Delay of the day: Falcon 9/JCSAT-14

May 4th, 2016 by

SpaceX has delayed the launch of the Japanese JCSAT-14 communication satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by a day because it anticipates inclement weather.

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EchoStar 18 begins preparation for next Ariane 5 mission

May 4th, 2016 by

The EchoStar 18 satellite for Arianespace’s next dual-passenger Ariane 5 mission, currently scheduled for June, is undergoing its pre-launch checkout at the Spaceport for a June lift-off from French Guiana.

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Airbus DS to lead TeSeR, next EU project to clean up space

May 4th, 2016 by

Airbus Defence and Space will lead the project TeSeR (Technology for Self-Removal of Spacecraft) team to develop technology to reduce the risk of spacecraft colliding with debris in space.

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NovaWurks and Arkisys sign license agreement

May 4th, 2016 by

NovaWurks Inc., a provider of high technology space products and services, announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Arkisys, a provider of large space platforms and spacecraft solutions.

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