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D-Orbit Successfully Completes its Fifth ION Satellite Carrier Mission

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The deployment phase of the mission ended after D-Orbits versatile and cost-effective orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), ION Satellite Carrier (ION), successfully deployed a pair of small customer satellites from Kleos Space S.A. (ASX:KSS, Frankfurt:KS1, Kleos).

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  • The deployment phase of the mission ended after D-Orbits versatile and cost-effective orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), ION Satellite Carrier (ION), successfully deployed a pair of small customer satellites from Kleos Space S.A. (ASX:KSS, Frankfurt:KS1, Kleos).
  • By changing the inclination and RAAN parameters, D-Orbit was able to help speed up the deployment of Kleos satellite constellation by several months.
  • Another mission completed and another terrific job by our team at D-Orbit, said Renato Panesi, Ph.D., D-Orbits Chief Commercial Officer.
  • With each mission we complete, we are demonstrating the strength of our technology and our steady progression along our roadmap.

 Momentus "Go for Launch" for First Vigoride Mission

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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"We thank SpaceX for the partnership and cooperation they are providing to support our inaugural Vigoride launch," said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood.

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  • "We thank SpaceX for the partnership and cooperation they are providing to support our inaugural Vigoride launch," said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood.
  • "Backbone infrastructure services, like what Momentus intends to offer using Vigoride, can enable better access to space and more dynamic use of the space environment.
  • In addition to Vigoride, Momentus has purchased a second port on the SpaceX Transporter-5 mission to carry a third-party deployer system with customer payloads.
  • The superb team at Momentus are excited for this launch, and after extensive design, build and preparation, supremely ready to start testing Vigoride in space.

Blue Canyon Technologies Provides GNOMES-3 Spacecraft Aboard Transporter-4 Launch

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced the successful launch of GNOMES-3, aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-4 mission on April 1.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced the successful launch of GNOMES-3, aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-4 mission on April 1.
  • GNOMES-3 is an ESPA-class microsat spacecraft bus, which Blue Canyon manufactured for PlanetiQ.
  • "GNOMES-3 is an outstanding spacecraft we have built for PlanetiQ, continuing our strong relationship and demonstrating BCTs ability to deliver spacecraft with exceptionally accurate pointing, said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • BCTs mission operations team made initial contact with the spacecraft just after launch and confirmed the spacecraft is healthy and operating nominally.

Axiom Private Astronauts Headed to International Space Station

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
  • Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 11:17 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 8, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Congratulations to Axiom, SpaceX, and the Axiom-1 crew for making this first private mission to the International Space Station a reality."
  • "We will usher in a new era in private human spaceflight when they cross the threshold to enter the International Space Station.

HawkEye 360 Launches Next-Generation Cluster 4 Satellites

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Saturday, April 2, 2022
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HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, today announced that its Cluster 4 satellites have successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral site on April 1. The trio of HawkEye 360 satellites, each containing an RF payload developed by HawkEye 360, has established communication with ground control and is set to commence its commissioning process to meet increasing client demand.

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  • The trio of HawkEye 360 satellites, each containing an RF payload developed by HawkEye 360, has established communication with ground control and is set to commence its commissioning process to meet increasing client demand.
  • "The successful launch of Cluster 4 marks another critical milestone achieved by HawkEye 360.
  • Together, Cluster 4 and the soon-to-launch Cluster 5 will double HawkEye 360's on-orbit capacity and significantly expand its collection across the RF spectrum.
  • For more information on the HawkEye 360 satellite constellation and enhanced capabilities of HawkEye Cluster 4, please visit https://www.he360.com/ .

Momentus’ Vigoride Vehicle Completes Thermal Vacuum Testing

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, recently completed Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) on its Vigoride vehicle in preparation for its inaugural mission.

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  • Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, recently completed Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) on its Vigoride vehicle in preparation for its inaugural mission.
  • Thermal vacuum testing allows for the simulation of space conditions, including the temperature and altitude that the Vigoride spacecraft will experience during its mission.
  • Momentus conducted TVAC at its facility in Santa Clara, Calif.
    "The TVAC campaign put our Vigoride vehicle to the test in conditions that closely simulate the space environment," said Momentus Chief Technology Officer Rob Schwarz.
  • The next steps for the team include conducting follow-on testing of specific vehicle components to address findings from the TVAC testing.

NASA, ESA Assign Astronauts to Space Station Mission on Crew Dragon

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) have selected two astronauts to launch on NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) have selected two astronauts to launch on NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station.
  • NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively, for the mission.
  • Moghbeli, Mogensen, and the additional mission specialists will join an expedition crew aboard the space station.
  • This will be Mogensen's second trip to the space station as a veteran of the ESA 10-day Iriss mission in 2015, for which he served as a flight engineer.

NASA, Axiom to Discuss First Private Astronaut Space Station Mission

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NASA experts will join a virtual news conference hosted by Axiom Space to preview the launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NASA experts will join a virtual news conference hosted by Axiom Space to preview the launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
  • During the 10-day mission, which includes eight days aboard the space station, the four-person multi-national crew will complete more than 25 research experiments developed for microgravity in collaboration with health and science organizations across the globe.
  • The agency recently announced its selection of Axiom Space to begin negotiations for the second private astronaut mission.
  • Prior to these new awards, NASA selected Axiom Space in January 2020 to design and develop commercial modules to attach to the station.

DEWA’s Nanosatellite DEWA-SAT1 is Stable in its Low Earth Orbit

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA-SAT 1, which it launched last month, is stable in its low earth orbit at 525 kilometres.

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  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA-SAT 1, which it launched last month, is stable in its low earth orbit at 525 kilometres.
  • It travels at some 7.5 kilometres per second and takes about 90 minutes to orbit the Earth.
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    HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said that DEWA-SAT 1 is a 3U nanosatellite.
  • DEWA is the worlds first utility to use nanosatellites to improve the operation, maintenance, and planning of electricity and water networks.

Blue Canyon Technologies Provides Hardware on Nine Spacecraft Aboard Transporter 3 Launch

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced that several of their components successfully launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-3 mission last month.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced that several of their components successfully launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-3 mission last month.
  • "Blue Canyon's vertically integrated structure and diverse product line have allowed us to meet each customer's unique mission requirements," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • "The number of our components aboard this successful launch demonstrates BCT's proven performance and commitment to innovation and expanding the frontiers of science and defense."
  • For the latest news on Blue Canyon Technologies and for other company information, please visit www.bluecanyontech.com .