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Astronomers and megaconstellations learn to get along

The last time Patricia Cooper attended a meeting of the American Astronomical Society, she wasn’t sure what she was getting into. It was January...

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How the US replaced Russia’s RD-180 engine, strengthening competition

On Jan. 8, United Launch Alliance successfully launched its first Vulcan rocket. Driven by a goal to end ULA’s reliance on a Russian-built engine,...

Amazon adds Falcon 9 to multi-billion-dollar Project Kuiper launch campaign

TAMPA, Fla. — Amazon has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch an unspecified number of satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband constellation on...

Amazon buys three launches from SpaceX for rival internet constellation

Tech giant Amazon is adding a fifth rocket to launch its satellite internet constellation. In a surprise move on Friday afternoon, the company announced...

ESA sets mid-2024 date for first Ariane 6 launch

WASHINGTON — With the successful completion of a core stage hot-fire test, the European Space Agency says it now expects the first launch of...

CNBC Explores How Starlink Is Generating Billions for SpaceX

SpaceX, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk in...

Atlas 5 launches Amazon Kuiper satellites for tests of space-based internet service

A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket blasted off Friday and boosted a pair of prototype internet satellites into orbit for Amazon’s Kuiper program,...

Atlas 5 to deliver first Amazon internet satellites to orbit on Friday

Amazon is getting its own delivery fulfilled this Friday, adding to an extensive portfolio that includes its online marketplace, streaming video, grocery and cloud...

Telesat’s initial LEO constellation fully funded after manufacturer switch

TAMPA, Fla. — Telesat has the funding to move forward with plans for a low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband network after saving $2 billion...

Amazon to launch first Kuiper satellites on ULA Atlas 5 rocket following Vulcan delays

The opening salvo in Amazon’s 3,236-satellite Project Kuiper venture is switching its ride to space. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Spaceflight...

Amazon picks Kennedy Space Center for Project Kuiper processing facility

TAMPA, Fla. — Amazon announced plans July 21 to build a satellite processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, as it prepares to...

Amazon unveils plans for $120 million satellite processing facility for its internet constellation

On Friday, online retail giant amazon will join with members of Space Florida to reveal its plans for a 100,000-square-foot satellite processing facility located...

First Vulcan flight pushed to end of year, United Launch Alliance says

WASHINGTON — A testing setback will delay the first flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to the end of the year, the company’s...

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