Day: June 22, 2024

Key Highlight NIGCOMSAT Ltd will provide connectivity to INFRATEL Africa, a telecommunication company involved in rural infrastructure projects. The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has announced it has signed an agreement with INFRATEL Africa to advance rural telephony projects across Nigeria. This project will migrate 100 locations to the NigComSat-1R Ka-band hub platform, enhance rural …

NIGCOMSAT and INFRATEL Africa Partner to Bridge Digital Divide in Underserved and Remote Communities. Read More »

The first astronaut mission of Boeing’s Starliner capsule has been extended again. Starliner will remain docked with the International Space Station (ISS) until at least July 2, roughly a week later than the previously stated target date of June 26. The extra time will allow Boeing and NASA more time to assess several issues that …

NASA, Boeing Delay Starliner Astronaut Landing Again, To Study Helium Leaks And Thruster Issues. Read More »

The final NOAA satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R series of weather satellites, GOES-U, is set to head to space. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:16 p.m. EDT (2116 GMT) on June 25 and the mission will aim for the stars on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center …

How To Watch SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch NOAA’s GOES-U Satellite On June 25. Read More »

Virgin Galactic has named one of the first commercial astronaut crews for its Delta-class planes, set to fly no earlier than 2026. The crew, announced on Thursday (June 20), includes past Virgin Galactic American private astronaut Kellie Gerardi, who flew aboard Galactic 05 in November 2023, along with Canadian Shawna Pandya and Ireland’s Norah Patten. …

Virgin Galactic Announces International Crew For Flight On New Delta Class Space Plane. Read More »

A threatening asteroid could bring Earth’s oft-squabbling nations together, at least for a while. Dealing with a big, dangerous asteroid that appears to have our planet in its crosshairs will require a healthy dose of international cooperation, experts say — and it’s best to start thinking about that scenario now, while we have enough time …

When A Dangerous Asteroid Threatens Earth, Humanity Will Have To Work Together, NASA Says. Read More »

SpaceX, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have been chosen to provide launch services for the U.S. Space Force. The three companies will compete for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) contracts worth up to $5.6 billion across fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on June 13. The contracts are …

Pentagon Picks SpaceX, Blue Origin And ULA For $5.6 Billion Launch Deal. Read More »