24 February 2021
Orbex commissions industrial 3D printer for rocket engines
... only UK spaceport to receive planning permission, with construction expected to begin during 2021 and the first orbital launch expected in 2022. Uniquely for a commercial rocket, Prime is fuelled by bio-propane, a clean-burning, renewable fuel which...
24 May 2021
A CubeSat that produces visible light on the ground to be launched in NASA initiative
... helping to bridge gaps in knowledge and, ultimately, accelerate technology,” says Sam Fonder, program executive, Launch Services Office. Promoted as an educational-based mission, the idea behind LightCube however is already garnering scepticism from...
22 September 2021
Prestwick deal with Astraius opens door for satellite launches
... Airport, Zoe Kilpatrick, added: “Glasgow Prestwick Airport is perfectly positioned to become a leading provider of space launch services after being at the forefront of aviation and aerospace for almost 100 years.” The design, infrastructure and...
14 June 2022
Countdown to launch vehicle test for South Korea
... in sun-synchronous orbits at low cost. “Starting with the test launch this year, we will continue to develop technologies to enter the global satellite launch service market as soon as possible, and keep strengthening strategic cooperation with the...
06 March 2023
INNOSPACE targets test launch from Brazlian base
... is developing hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launchers (HANBIT) to provide low-latency, low-cost and reliable launch services in today's rapidly expanding small satellite market. INNOSPACE has offices in South Korea, Brazil and France and...
05 May 2023
Construction begins at UK mainland's first vertical launch spaceport
... coast of Scotland, the spaceport will be the 'home' spaceport of Forres-based rocket and launch services company, Orbex, which will use the site to launch up to 12 orbital rockets per year for the deployment of satellites into Earth's orbit...
