Space organizations

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
Space programme of India, Science and technology in India, Space organizations, Spaceflight, Skyroot Aerospace, Indian Space Research Organisation, Sarabhai family, Vikram Sarabhai, Department of Space, P. S. Veeraraghavan, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

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.

Sierra Space and Rhodium Scientific Sign Agreement Exploring Viability of Science Operations on Sierra Space LIFE™ Habitat

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Security, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Research, Science, Hardware, Sierra Nevada Corporation, International Space Station, Spaceflight, Outer space, Space organizations

Sierra Space Corporation (Sierra Space), the new commercial space subsidiary of global aerospace and national security leader Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), today announced the signing of a joint agreement with Rhodium Scientific , an innovative provider of space microgravity science mission and logistics services.

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  • Sierra Space Corporation (Sierra Space), the new commercial space subsidiary of global aerospace and national security leader Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), today announced the signing of a joint agreement with Rhodium Scientific , an innovative provider of space microgravity science mission and logistics services.
  • Specializing in space-based scientific research, Rhodium Scientific will test the viability of science operations on Sierra Spaces LIFE habitat for scientific payloads planned to fly to space on a future CRS-2 mission.
  • Combining the innovation and expertise of Sierra Spaces LIFE Habitat and mission operations facilities with Rhodium Scientifics experience in science payload development and management using industry-level quality assurance, provides a unique opportunity to leverage Sierra Space operational capabilities with science operations.
  • In spring 2021, SNC announced the transition of its Space Systems business area to an independent commercial space company, Sierra Space.

Firefly Aerospace and Exolaunch Announce Launch Services Agreement

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Space organizations, Commercial spaceflight, Private spaceflight, Firefly Aerospace, Exolaunch, Firefly Alpha

Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced a Launch Services Agreement with Exolaunch GmbH, a leading provider of launch services, mission management and separation systems, to integrate and launch multi-satellite clusters aboard Fireflys Alpha launch vehicle beginning in 2022.

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  • Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced a Launch Services Agreement with Exolaunch GmbH, a leading provider of launch services, mission management and separation systems, to integrate and launch multi-satellite clusters aboard Fireflys Alpha launch vehicle beginning in 2022.
  • Exolaunch has previously launched 140 small satellites for its customers and continues to see increasing demand for its launch and integration services across the global launch and small satellite market.
  • This agreement between Firefly and Exolaunch brings together two complementary partners focused on providing affordable space access to a growing number of government, commercial, scientific and academic missions, said Dr. Tom Markusic, Firefly Aerospace CEO.
  • Exolaunch and Firefly Aerospace share a common goal of opening space to exciting new levels of exploration and economic opportunities, and we look forward to contributing to the success of the Alpha launch vehicle in its quest to affordably deliver spacecraft into orbit, said Jeanne Medvedeva, VP of Launch Services, Exolaunch.

Firefly Aerospace and Adaptive Launch Solutions Sign Multi-Launch Agreement

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Engineering, Technology, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Spaceflight, Firefly Aerospace, Satellite, Space organizations, Outer space

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Adaptive Launch Solutions (ALS), a designer of multi-manifest hardware, avionics and sequencers, and an integrator of single and multiple satellites, today announced they have signed a multi-year Launch Services Agreement (LSA) which includes four Alpha launches beginning in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Adaptive Launch Solutions (ALS), a designer of multi-manifest hardware, avionics and sequencers, and an integrator of single and multiple satellites, today announced they have signed a multi-year Launch Services Agreement (LSA) which includes four Alpha launches beginning in 2021.
  • Our agreement with Firefly Aerospace will provide the flexibility and responsiveness demanded by government operators and commercial owners.
  • Under the agreement, ALS is the launch service provider for Alpha Flights 2 and 3, planned for launch in 2021.
  • ALS brings to our Firefly partnership decades of launch integration experience, most recently utilized on the United States Space Force (USSF) Launch Manifest Systems Integrator (LMSI) program.

NASA Awards Relativity Space a Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 Contract

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Satellite, Software, Defense, Hardware, Contracts, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Relativity Space, Private spaceflight, Space organizations, Spaceflight, CubeSat, Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 16, Launch Services Program

NASA has selected Relativity Space to place CubeSats into low Earth orbit as part of its Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract.

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  • NASA has selected Relativity Space to place CubeSats into low Earth orbit as part of its Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract.
  • This marks the second publicly announced U.S. Government launch contract for Relativity for launch services.
  • The launch will take place by June 30, 2022 from Relativitys orbital launch site at Cape Canaveral LC-16 under this firm, fixed price contract.
  • We appreciate NASAs selection of our 3D printing approach for our launch vehicle, Terran 1, said Tim Ellis, CEO and co-founder, Relativity Space.

NASA Invites Media to Launch of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite from West Coast

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Spaceflight, Greater Los Angeles, Launch Services Program, Space organizations, SpaceX, NASA, Falcon 9, Educational Launch of Nanosatellites, NASA Social

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for the launch of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, an international collaboration between NASA and several partners.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for the launch of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, an international collaboration between NASA and several partners.
  • Sentinel-6 will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 at VAFB.
  • The launch is managed by NASA's Launch Services Program ,based at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NASA will credential a limited number of media to cover the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launch from VAFB.

Spaceflight Inc. Signs Multi-Launch Agreement with SpaceX for Rideshare Services

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Satellite, Hardware, Other Transport, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Spaceflight, Outer space, Space organizations, Spaceflight Industries, SpaceX, Starlink

Spaceflight Inc. , the leading satellite rideshare and mission management provider, today announced it inked an agreement with SpaceX to secure rideshare capacity on multiple launches.

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  • Spaceflight Inc. , the leading satellite rideshare and mission management provider, today announced it inked an agreement with SpaceX to secure rideshare capacity on multiple launches.
  • SpaceX's consistent launch schedule, coupled with our deep expertise in mission management and integration services, offers rideshare options with greater reliability.
  • Spaceflight also announced today it will launch two rideshare payloads aboard SpaceXs tenth Starlink mission, marking the first SpaceX Starlink mission that will be accompanied by Spaceflight rideshare payloads.
  • Spaceflight is revolutionizing the business of space transportation through its comprehensive and innovative suite of rideshare launch and mission management services.

Firefly Aerospace and Spaceflight Inc. Sign Launch Services Agreement

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Air, Technology, Satellite, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Spaceflight, Space organizations, Outer space, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Spaceflight Industries, Firefly Aerospace, Firefly Alpha, Space launch market competition, SpaceX

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Spaceflight Inc. , the leading launch services and mission management provider, today announced they have signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA).

Key Points: 
  • Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Spaceflight Inc. , the leading launch services and mission management provider, today announced they have signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA).
  • The agreement confirms that Spaceflight will secure the majority of the payload mass aboard a Firefly Alpha launch, scheduled for lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in 2021.
  • Firefly is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience and reliability.
  • Based in Seattle, Spaceflight provides its services through a global network of partners and launch vehicle providers.

NASA Highlights Science on 20th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Space Station

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Friday, February 14, 2020
Spaceflight, Greater Los Angeles, Elon Musk, Hawthorne, California, Hyperloop, SpaceX, NASA, Space organizations, Cygnus, Cygnus NG-12, Launch Services Program

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station .
  • The space station is a convergence of science, technology, and human innovation that demonstrates new technologies and enables research not possible on Earth.
  • The space station remains the springboard to NASA's next great leap in exploration, including future human missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
  • For launch countdown coverage, NASA's launch blog, and more information about the mission, visit:
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