Satellite News

Russian space agency Roskosmos experts say the destruction of a bearing inside the turbopump of the Briz-M upper stage’s engine is the most likely reason for the initial failure of Russia’s Yamal-402 satellite to reach its designated orbit, the Kommersant business daily reported.

Generation Orbit Launch Services, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Space Propulsion Group, Inc. to continue the development of its dedicated small satellite launch system for micro and nano satellites, known as GOLauncher.

The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has announced that it will unveil a new home-made satellite in February, the Tehran Times reported. Up to three other satellites could be launched during the next three months.

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center recently put out a request for proposal to move the Space Fence programme forward.