Next Virgin Galactic flight is delayed due to potential component defect
Virgin Galactic says the inspections of a potentially faulty component will delay the next SpaceShipTwo flight to at least mid-October,… Read More »
SpaceX prepares to send first all-civilian crew into orbit
Yet another billionaire entrepreneur is set to ride into space this week, strapped inside the capsule of a SpaceX rocketship… Read More »
Eutelsat completes OneWeb equity investment
Eutelsat Communications has closed its US$550 million equity investment in OneWeb, giving it a 17.6% stake. Rodolphe Belmer, Chief Executive… Read More »
Scientists say radiation from sudden solar flares are a danger to airline passengers
Are airline passengers at risk from radiation in the form of galactic cosmic rays and occasional solar flares? Yes, says… Read More »
Northrop Grumman inks $421.6M contract for Missile Defense Agency
Northrop Grumman Systems (NOC -1.8%) awarded a noncompetitive, ID/IQ, hybrid contract with a maximum ceiling value of $421.6M, including $233.9M… Read More »
SITA to integrate Iridium’s next gen satellite service
SITA will integrate the Iridium Certus satellite communication service into its Unified Aircraft Communications portfolio, which provides critical communications for… Read More »
U.S. grounds Virgin Galactic flights pending mishap and public safety probe
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday barred Virgin Galactic from flying its SpaceShipTwo until the agency approves its… Read More »
Intelsat set to enter private hands
Key creditor groups of Intelsat have agreed to vote in favour of a comprehensive financial restructuring that would reduce the… Read More »