Space programme of India

SES Enters Multi-transponder Agreement with NewSpace India Limited via SES-8

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SES announced today that it had entered into a multi-transponder agreement for its SES-8 satellite with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under Department of Space (DoS) based in Bengaluru, India.

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  • SES announced today that it had entered into a multi-transponder agreement for its SES-8 satellite with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under Department of Space (DoS) based in Bengaluru, India.
  • The nine-transponder capacity agreement on SES-8 at 95 degrees East will be used to support Indias thriving direct-to-home (DTH) market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728006179/en/
    SES Enters Multi-transponder Agreement with NewSpace India Limited via SES-8 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Deepak Mathur, Executive Vice President of Sales at SES Video, said, Satellite TV and the programmes it brings hold a very important role for Indian TV viewers.
  • SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world.

Skyroot Aerospace completes Series A funding to become the most affordable on-demand ride to space on the planet

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The funding will be used to acquire new talent and complete the development of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle.

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  • The funding will be used to acquire new talent and complete the development of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
  • This disruptive cost efficiency gives their international customers a cheaper and unique option for on-demand and dedicated payloads.
  • Its core product, Vikram series named after the pioneer of India's space program Dr. Vikram Sarabhai has three rockets in development to launch small satellites.
  • Founded by former scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Skyroot Aerospace is an national award-winning startup developing India's first privately built space launch vehicles.

Kratos Developing Hypersonic Flight Experiment Test Vehicle in Maryland

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Kratos DRSS is a leading provider of products and solutions in support of ballistic missile targets, hypersonic systems, sub-orbital research, sounding rockets, directed energy and laser program systems.

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  • Kratos DRSS is a leading provider of products and solutions in support of ballistic missile targets, hypersonic systems, sub-orbital research, sounding rockets, directed energy and laser program systems.
  • Work under this contract will be performed at a secure Kratos facility in Glen Burnie and other vendor locations, bringing new jobs to Maryland.
  • Dave Carter, President of DRSS, said, Our Hypersonic Flight Experiment Test Vehicle is a next generation solution based on proven sounding rocket technology that will allow for the conduct of rapidly fielded flight experiments for hypersonic technologies such as propulsion, thermal protection systems, seeker windows, control systems, and more.
  • The mission of this flight experiment vehicle will be to support the development of innovative and enabling technologies for urgent requirements by providing flight tests and demonstration opportunities in relevant environments.

Spaceflight Inc. Readies Its Largest Satellite Contracted to Date, Amazonia-1, for Launch

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Spaceflight Inc. , the global launch services provider, today revealed details about the upcoming launch of its largest customer satellite launch to date, the Amazonia-1 spacecraft.

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  • Spaceflight Inc. , the global launch services provider, today revealed details about the upcoming launch of its largest customer satellite launch to date, the Amazonia-1 spacecraft.
  • To accommodate the nearly 700-kilogram satellite, Spaceflight purchased an entire NewSpace India Limiteds (NSIL) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
  • Spaceflight was awarded a multi-year contract to provide launch services for INPE through a highly competitive government procurement process among global launch providers in December 2018 .
  • Spaceflights end-to-end launch services gives us confidence that our mission needs are managed and enables our team to fully focus on the satellite were preparing to launch.

Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market, 2020-2030 - Increasing Usage of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Components & Growth in Small Satellites for Planetary Space Exploration and Earth Observation

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Friday, February 5, 2021

The Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market report projects the market to grow at a significant CAGR of 24.36% on the basis of value during the forecast period from 2020 to 2030.

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  • The Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market report projects the market to grow at a significant CAGR of 24.36% on the basis of value during the forecast period from 2020 to 2030.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global SLV market with a share of 46.51% in 2020.
  • Asia Pacific, including the major countries such as China, India, and Japan, is the most prominent region for the SLV market.
  • The global SLV market has gained widespread importance, owing to the increase in the number of satellite constellations for satellite applications, such as remote sensing, navigation, communication, and earth observation.

SPA to Support Advanced Hypersonic Technologies

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Monday, November 23, 2020

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) received asubcontract from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to support the United States Navy's endeavors with Advanced Hypersonic Technologies through the Global Deterrence and Defense Department (Code GX) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) received asubcontract from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to support the United States Navy's endeavors with Advanced Hypersonic Technologies through the Global Deterrence and Defense Department (Code GX) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana.
  • SPA has been providing support for Advanced Hypersonic Technology and will continue under this contract in the areas of program management support, budget support, system safety, risk management, scheduling, system and subsystem test and evaluation, and system integration of the weapon system onto operational platforms.
  • When fully fielded, Advanced Hypersonic Technology will enable our Nation's warfighters with the advanced systems needed to meet critical mission objectives.
  • SPA has been supporting Advanced Hypersonic Technologies with SAIC since 2016.

ABL Space Systems performs integrated stage test of the RS1 launch vehicle

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ABL Space Systems has completed integrated stage testing of the RS1 small satellite launch vehicle.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ABL Space Systems has completed integrated stage testing of the RS1 small satellite launch vehicle.
  • "Every day we are humbled by our goal to raise the standard for rapid, efficient launch vehicle development," said Dan Piemont, ABL Founder and President.
  • "Folks who know orbital launch know that integrated stage testing is the first real proof of capability.
  • ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry.

Draper Signs Agreement to Provide GN&C for Stratolaunch's Hypersonic Vehicle

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Today, as Stratolaunch builds its next generation vehicle for hypersonic flight test, it will be guided by flight software developed by Draper .

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  • Today, as Stratolaunch builds its next generation vehicle for hypersonic flight test, it will be guided by flight software developed by Draper .
  • Draper's flight software will be used on Talon-A, a fully reusable, autonomous, liquid rocket-powered Mach 6-class hypersonic vehicle.
  • Under the multi-year contract, Draper will design, develop and deliver a guidance, navigation and control system for the Stratolaunch reusable hypersonic vehicle.
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Evolving Indian Space Ecosystem Attracting New Space Participants in the Industry, 2020 Research Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The "Evolving Indian Space Ecosystem Attracting New Space Participants in the Industry, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Evolving Indian Space Ecosystem Attracting New Space Participants in the Industry, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This research study focuses on the Indian space industry.
  • The end-user scope includes all companies related to the space industry or those interested in understanding the Indian space industry.
  • The Indian space industry is predominantly driven by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's government space agency.

Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market Anticipated to Reach $7.65 Billion by 2030, Reports BIS Research

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market is projected to reach $7.65 billion by 2030, reveals a premium market intelligence study by BIS Research.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) Market is projected to reach $7.65 billion by 2030, reveals a premium market intelligence study by BIS Research.
  • The small launch vehicle (SLV) is used for launching payload consisting of lightweight satellite/payloads into various orbits.
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