Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Lockheed Martin’s bold leap forward with its LM 400 technology demonstration satellite mission may not have reached orbit, but the outcomes speak volumes about innovation, speed, and risk reduction in modern space operations. Launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 29, the satellite failed to reach orbit due to a rocket anomaly and ultimately […]
China has marked a major milestone in its manned lunar exploration programme with the successful completion of a zero-altitude escape flight test of its new-generation manned spacecraft, Mengzhou. Conducted on Tuesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, this high-stakes test represents a crucial advance in ensuring crew safety during future manned missions
Airbus Foundation and Connected Conservation Foundation partnership boosts conservation efforts with data-driven insights In April 2025, the world took notice of Romulus and Remus—no, not the mythical founders of Rome, but two white, fluffy dire wolf puppies brought back from extinction by Colossal Biosciences Inc. These headlines around “de-extinction” reminded us that while such feats
BOCA CHICA, TEXAS – SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship programme, with Flight 9 tentatively scheduled to launch no earlier than Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas. FAA-issued temporary flight restrictions point to a targeted launch window, although the company has
SPACEX TARGETS MAY 27 LAUNCH FOR STARSHIP FLIGHT 9Read More »
In a fast-moving global aviation industry where seconds of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, maintaining seamless connectivity is paramount. SITA has launched a new satellite-based communications service to ensure that airports and airlines remain connected — even in the most extreme or infrastructure-limited conditions. SITA Managed Satellites is now live in over 130
Stevenage, UK – 20 May 2025 — A new era in British military communications has taken a significant step forward as Airbus successfully completed the coupling of the communications and service modules for the UK’s next-generation satellite, Skynet 6A. The satellite, built across Airbus’ facilities in Stevenage and Portsmouth, represents the most advanced platform yet
AIRBUS’ SKYNET 6A ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE IN UK SPACE SECTORRead More »
Thales, through its Brazilian subsidiary Omnisys, has signed a significant new contract with the Commission for the Implementation of the Brazilian Airspace Control System (CISCEA) to modernise nine air traffic control (ATC) radar systems across the country. CISCEA, operating under the Brazilian Air Force’s Airspace Control Department (DECEA), continues its ongoing effort to enhance Brazil’s
THALES TO MODERNISE NINE ATC RADARS ACROSS BRAZILRead More »
Tokyo, May 2025 — The global race to the Moon continues as Japan’s iSpace prepares to attempt its second lunar landing, targeting June 6 for touchdown near the Moon’s far northern region, Mare Frigoris. The mission, part of Hakuto-R Mission 2, will mark the third robotic lunar landing attempt this year, further advancing commercial and
ISPACE AIMS FOR JUNE LUNAR LANDING AS PRIVATE MOON MISSIONS GAIN MOMENTUMRead More »
By sending signals down from orbit, the satellite will measure forest biomass leading to a better understanding of the state of Earth’s forests and improving our knowledge of the carbon cycle. Built by L3Harris, the 12-meter unfurl able mesh reflector onboard the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite has successfully deployed in orbit. Designed and manufactured
L3HARRIS UNFURLABLE MESH REFLECTOR SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYS ON ESA’S BIOMASS SATELLITERead More »
LONDON, May 2025 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales UK to develop an integrated short-range air defence (SHORAD) command and control capability. The joint solution integrates L3Harris’ proven Target Orientated Tracking System into Thales’ Agile C4I at the Edge (ACE) system to provide enhanced command and control. “L3Harris
L3HARRIS AND THALES DEVELOP NEXT-GENERATION SHORAD CAPABILITYRead More »