by David Todd | Jul 13, 2016 | commercial launch services, Launches, Satellites
On 12 July 2016, satellite manufacturer and operator Planet (formerly Planet Labs) announced that it had purchased three dedicated launches from fellow US company Rocket Labs. Rocket Labs is developing its two-stage Electron rocket designed to orbit small satellite...
by David Todd | Jul 4, 2016 | Add category, commercial launch services, Launches, Seradata News
In its effort to restructure the firm, ULA has actioned its previously announced plan to cut its workforce. Some 350 jobs have gone. Of these, some 240 jobs were cut through voluntary redundancy/separations. A further 110 workers were laid off involuntarily. The firm...
by David Todd | Jun 30, 2016 | commercial launch services, Russia, Technology
Roscosmos, the Russian space agency/space manufacturer is reported to be planning a solo space station called ROS – the Russian Orbital Station. The plan is for the Russian Nauka module, scheduled to be launched in 2017 to become part of the International Space...
by David Todd | Jun 29, 2016 | commercial launch services, Satellites, Science, Technology
Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) and United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for one or more Dream Chaser missions that will host payloads from member countries. SNC’s Dream Chaser is a reusable, orbital...
by Matt Wilson | Jun 22, 2016 | commercial launch services, India, Launches, Satellites, Seradata News
An early morning lift-off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, in South-East India saw a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) launch in its “XL” configuration carry 20 satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The launch occurred at 0356 GMT...
by Matt Wilson | Jun 20, 2016 | commercial launch services, ESA, Launches, Satellites, Seradata News
At 2128 GMT on 18 June 2016, an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle lifted-off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying a total payload mass (including the 890kg dispenser) of 10,730 kg. This was a new payload record for the Ariane 5 vehicle beating...
