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There’s a secret reason the Space Force is delaying the next Atlas V launch

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 3m ago

There’s a secret reason the Space Force is delaying the next Atlas V launch

The Space Force has delayed United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket launch due to undisclosed reasons, despite both the rocket and payload being ready. While weather and scheduling conflicts with SpaceX's Falcon 9 were initial factors, the prolonged postponement suggests deeper issues, possibly linked to military exercises or infrastructure problems at Cape Canaveral's Eastern Range. The Space Force's secrecy and prioritization of national security missions contribute to the lack of clarity, impacting commercial satellite operations like Amazon’s Project Kuiper.

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Amazon to launch first batch of Starlink-rival satellites

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Amazon to launch first batch of Starlink-rival satellites

Amazon is set to launch its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites, named Kuiper Atlas 1, on April 9, using an Atlas V rocket. This milestone aims to position Amazon as a competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink, providing high-speed internet to remote areas globally. The launch, carried out by United Launch Alliance, will enhance the two prototypes tested in October 2023. The complete constellation will comprise over 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites.

Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX

Amazon has launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service, Project Kuiper, in competition with SpaceX's Starlink broadband network. United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket carried the test satellites into orbit, marking the beginning of a program that aims to enhance global internet coverage with approximately 3,236 satellites orbiting Earth. Amazon intends to start offering its internet service by the end of the next year. SpaceX already has a significant lead in this space with over 5,000 Starlink satellites launched since 2018.

Elon Musk's X Corp in another legal fight over unpaid rent, this time as plaintiff

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X Corp in another legal fight over unpaid rent, this time as plaintiff

Elon Musk's X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a lawsuit against Atlas Exploration, seeking over $713,500 in allegedly overdue rent and fees related to a sublease agreement for San Francisco office space. The complaint accuses Atlas of breach of contract. X claimed Atlas owed more than $340,263 for September to November rent in the previous year and had not paid any early-termination fees. Atlas had previously sought to terminate the sublease early and argued that X was unfairly demanding rent for certain months after Atlas had already paid for new office space.

SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force

Inshorts · 9m ago

SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force

Elon Musk-led SpaceX has won a $733 million contract from US Space Force for eight launches. Under the contract, SpaceX will launch national security missions for the Space Development Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office. The contract is part of a program by the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) which aims to foster competition among launch providers.

This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 4m ago

This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket

Isar Aerospace is set to launch its first Spectrum rocket, marking Germany's largest rocket since World War II's V-2. This event, from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, represents Europe's push for independent access to space, initially relying on countries like France for space initiatives. Funded by private investments and European agencies, Spectrum aims for orbit, carrying future growth aspirations amid global tensions on defense and space sovereignty. It heralds a new competitive era for European launch startups.

Space startup Agnikul delays maiden rocket launch again

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Space startup Agnikul delays maiden rocket launch again

Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has once again delayed the launch of its maiden rocket, the Agnibaan, due to technical issues. The company postponed the liftoff during pre-launch checks, without providing a clear reason. Agnikul is aiming to conduct India's second private rocket launch and has developed a customisable, two-stage launch vehicle capable of carrying payloads of up to 300 kg into orbit. The Agnibaan mission would be a significant technological advancement for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation has not yet successfully flown a semi-cryogenic engine.

SpaceX launched a top-secret military spaceplane into orbit

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

SpaceX launched a top-secret military spaceplane into orbit

SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has launched a top-secret military spaceplane called X-37B into orbit using one of its Falcon Heavy rockets. X-37B, operated by the US Space Force, holds the record for the longest time spent in orbit at 908 days. The true purpose of the uncrewed spacecraft is undisclosed, though it is speculated to be used for spying. It is also used by NASA for conducting experiments. SpaceX has conducted 96 launches this year, making it the dominant player in the rocket industry.

Space Force tees up new 'responsive space' mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Space Force tees up new 'responsive space' mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly

Rocket Lab and True Anomaly have been awarded contracts by the U.S. Space Force to deliver and operate satellites for the military. The companies will design and build satellites capable of rendezvousing with other spacecraft in orbit. Rocket Lab will launch its satellite with its Electron rocket, while True Anomaly will partner with a commercial launch provider. The mission, called Victus Haze, is set for fall 2025 and aims to improve processes and timelines for space operations. The contracts demonstrate the U.S. Space Force's push for commercially provided "tactically responsive" space capabilities to counter potential threats.

TechCrunch Space: Good night, Odysseus

TechCrunch · 1y ago

TechCrunch Space: Good night, Odysseus

SpaceX is set to launch its Transporter-10 rideshare mission today, carrying payloads from several startups. The mission includes satellites from Apex Space, Unseen Labs, Care Weather, True Anomaly, and more. In other news, an internal congressional memo questions Rocket Lab's claim that its Neutron rocket will be ready for launch in time to meet a crucial contract deadline from the Space Force. Additionally, there's an insightful interview with Payam Banazadeh, founder of Capella Space, discussing entrepreneurship and the remote sensing industry. On this day in 2009, the Kepler space telescope commenced its mission to search for Earth-sized exoplanets.

Matrix-backed Open Secret’s chief exec set to float VC fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Matrix-backed Open Secret’s chief exec set to float VC fund

Founder and CEO of Open Secret, Ahana Gautam, is planning to launch a venture capital fund with the support of Matrix Partners. This comes after more than five years since starting her entrepreneurial journey with Open Secret, a healthy snacking brand. In addition to her role at Open Secret, Gautam is also an independent board director at Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd.

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