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Astroscale launches docking plate to capture defunct satellites

Submit on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 22:11

Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”) revealed a universal docking device the company hopes will become standard fitment on all future low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Astroscale calls on operators to prepare their spacecraft with a Docking Plate to prepare for future removal and to help safeguard the space environment.

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Russia confirms ASAT test, claims it poses no danger

Submit on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 22:11

Russia’s defence ministry has admitted to destroying one of its satellites during a missile test, confirming accusations levied earlier by the United States. “The Russian defence ministry successfully conducted a test, as a result of which the Russian spacecraft Tselina-D (aka Kosmos 1408) was destroyed,” the military said in a statement.

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Exolaunch signs new multi-launch agreement with SpaceX

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Exolaunch has signed a new multi-launch agreement with SpaceX. The agreement includes more launches, more slots and more capacity for Exolaunch to integrate customer satellites onboard SpaceX dedicated rideshare missions, called Transporter missions, during the next two years.

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Vega lofts three French military intelligence satellites

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Rocket: Vega; Payload: CERES (CapacitÉ de Renseignement Électromagnétique Spatiale) 1, 2 and 3; Date: 16 November 2021, 0927 UTC; Launch site: Kourou, French Guiana. The three military intelligence satellites were deployed into 672 km x 75.00 degrees circular orbits about 56 minutes into the mission.

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Mynaric starts trading on Nasdaq

Submit on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 20:59

Mynaric AG, a developer and manufacturer of high-speed and high-security laser communication products for air and spaceborne applications in government and commercial markets, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,000,000 American Depositary Shares, representing 1,000,000 ordinary bearer shares at a public offering price of US$16.50 per ADS.

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Mynaric starts trading on Nasdaq

Submit on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 20:59

Mynaric AG, a developer and manufacturer of high-speed and high-security laser communication products for air and spaceborne applications in government and commercial markets, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,000,000 American Depositary Shares, representing 1,000,000 ordinary bearer shares at a public offering price of US$16.50 per ADS.

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Arianespace, Eutelsat, others sign Net Zero Space agreement

Submit on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 20:59

At the fourth Paris Peace Forum, Arianespace became one of the first companies to sign the Net Zero Space charter, designed to reduce space debris by 2030 and foster more sustainable use of space for humanity. This agreement is the result of an international effort by many players in the space sector, including Eutelsat, Planet, Astroscale and the French space agency, CNES.

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Arianespace, Eutelsat, others sign Net Zero Space agreement

Submit on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 20:59

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