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NASA Partners With NanoAvionics to Test Advanced Solar Sail Propulsion

NASA selects NanoAvionics to build a satellite for testing a massive new solar sail that uses sunlight instead of fuel for propulsion. The technology promises to lower costs and enable long-duration deep-space missions.

SpaceX Completes Static Fire Test Ahead of Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX successfully test-fires a Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for next week's launch of 60 Starlink internet satellites.

SpaceX Launches 60 Starlink Satellites as Falcon 9 Booster Misses Drone Ship

SpaceX successfully deploys another batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total constellation to 300. However, the mission suffers a rare setback when the Falcon 9 first stage booster misses its drone ship landing and splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean.

Chinese Firm Smart Dragon-1 Rocket Reaches Orbit on Debut Flight

China Rocket Co. Ltd. successfully launches its first commercial Smart Dragon-1 rocket, deploying three satellites into orbit and intensifying domestic light-lift competition.

SpaceX Delivers Third Batch of Starlink Satellites Despite Weather Delays

SpaceX successfully launches another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing its total constellation to around 240 spacecraft. The mission faces initial weather delays but ultimately advances the company's goal of providing global broadband internet by late 2020.

SpaceX Plans Aggressive Starlink Satellite Launches for 2020

SpaceX kicks off the new year with ambitious plans to rapidly expand its Starlink broadband constellation through frequent Falcon 9 launches.

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Swarm Technologies Builds IoT Satellite Network Before SpaceX Acquisition

Swarm Technologies operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to connect Internet of Things devices through a store and forward system. The company currently functions as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX after facing early regulatory hurdles.

SpaceX Launches First Production Starlink Satellites Into Orbit

SpaceX successfully deploys 60 production Starlink satellites to build its upcoming broadband network, while Rocket Lab unveils a rapid assembly robot and SpaceX passes a crucial Crew Dragon safety test.

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FCC Approves Swarm Technologies for 150-Satellite IoT Constellation

Swarm Technologies receives official FCC approval to launch 150 tiny satellites designed to provide low-bandwidth connectivity for remote smart devices.

SpaceX Seeks Approval for 30,000 Additional Starlink Broadband Satellites

SpaceX files international paperwork to massively expand its Starlink internet constellation, aiming to meet surging global demand for high-speed connectivity.

SpaceX Files to Expand Starlink Network with 30,000 Additional Satellites

SpaceX submits filings to the International Telecommunication Union seeking approval for 30,000 additional Starlink satellites, bringing the total proposed constellation to 42,000 spacecraft. The expansion aims to meet escalating global demand for fast, reliable broadband internet.

Planet Satellites Deliver Real-Time Views of Devastating Amazon Fires

Satellite company Planet uses high-resolution imagery to provide near real-time views of the fires currently ravaging the Brazilian Amazon, cutting through the misinformation of outdated photos shared online.

SpaceX Secures Third Funding Round of 2019 to Reach $1.33 Billion

SpaceX raises another $314 million in its third funding round of the year, bringing its 2019 total to $1.33 billion. The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan leads the investment to support the development of Starlink and Starship.

SpaceX Launches First 60 Starlink Satellites to Begin Global Internet Network

SpaceX successfully deploys the initial batch of 60 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral. This launch marks the first dedicated mission for the multibillion-dollar project aimed at providing global high-speed internet.

SpaceX Unveils New Starlink Satellite Details After Historic Launch

SpaceX reveals new technical details about its Starlink internet satellites following the successful deployment of its heaviest payload ever. The company shares insights into the flat-panel design, phased array antennas, and krypton-powered thrusters.