Satellite News

Tyvak Nanosatellite Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to serve as the primary Auxiliary Payload Customer on CubeSat Rideshare Initiative efforts through 31 December 2019.

ViaSat Inc. has introduced the ViaSat-3 ultra-high capacity satellite platform, which is comprised of three ViaSat-3 class satellites with ground network infrastructure.

Space Systems Loral (SSL) announced that it is collaborating with Busek Co, Inc. to advance the current capability of solar electric propulsion systems. SSL and Busek plan to build on the current collaboration specifically to address the future needs of NASA and other U.S. government agencies.

ViaSat Inc. and Eutelsat Communications announced an agreement to create a joint venture combining Eutelsat’s current European broadband business with ViaSat’s industry-broadband technologies and consumer Internet Service Provider (ISP) business expertise.

United Launch Alliance has completed the Delta IV launch readiness review for the upcoming NROL-45 mission.

Thales Alenia Space has signed a EUR450 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the construction of the Sentinel-3C and D environmental monitoring and oceanographic satellites for the European Copernicus programme.

North Korea’s recently launched Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite has reportedly been observed tumbling in orbit but meanwhile is said to have stabilised, news agencies reported citing two unnamed U.S. officials.

Rocket: Unha 3 [Taepodong 3, Kwangmyongsong?]; Payload: Kwangmyongsong-4; Date: 7 February 2016, 0030 UTC; Launch site: Sohae Space Center, North Korea. The satellite separated from the third stage at 0039 UTC into a 465 km x 502 km x 97.5 degrees orbit.