Launch Opportunities:Increased access to space is also needed to increase the cadence of science flight opportunities. As discussed inSection 1.1.3, launch opportunities have improved significantly for near-Earth missions. The promise of small satellite launchers currently being developed (Table 4.1 in...
The company responsible for building the National Broadband Network, nbn, has released its test agreement with Qantas allowing them to test a “Proof-of-Concept Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service” on a Qantas test aircraft. The proof-of-concept test is expected tohelp guide the development of ...
Intelsat 33e, launched in 2016, was built by Boeing and designed to remain in service for up to 20 years. At launch, the spacecraft weighed nearly 7.3 tons and, at 26 feet long (7.9 meters), was about as big as a small truck. The satellite previously suffered a propulsion...
More than 30 years of observations from an international suite of satellite altimeter missions continue to provide key data enabling research discoveries and a broad spectrum of operational and user-driven applications. These missions were designed to ad
The launch of Landsat-1 in 1972 was a hinge point for space satellites. It was a milestone moment that prompted the40+ years of archiving our planet’s history. Hundreds of satellites have followed Landsat’s path into space. But it wasn’t just in color. ...
Appearing as a string of bright lights in the sky,Starlink satellitescan look rather "otherwordly" and have prompted numerous UFO-sighting reports when they first took to the skies. But the long lines of lights are only visible shortly after launch. Once the satellites climb to theiroperating ...
February 6, 2018- SpaceX launches the Tesla electric roadster as a dummy payload, known as SpaceMan, for a Falcon Heavy test launch. The vehicle is attached to the upper stage of the rocket. Spaceman is now in a heliocentric orbit around the Sun. ...
Viasat, a major player in satellite internet, is not resting on its laurels. The company is investing heavily in the development of new satellites that promise to enhance connectivity and expand its service offerings. With plans to launch a constellation of next-generation satellites, Viasat is po...
Viasat, a major player in satellite internet, is not resting on its laurels. The company is investing heavily in the development of new satellites that promise to enhance connectivity and expand its service offerings. With plans to launch a constellation of next-generation satellites, Viasat is po...
With plans to launch a constellation of next-generation satellites, Viasat is poised to set new standards in the industry for both speed and data throughput. Implications for Consumers and Businesses This technological leap has far-reaching implications for both consumers and businesses alike. Users ...