11 August 2017
Satellite launch demand to grow tenfold in next 20 years
... McIntyre, chief executive officer, OAL said: "There can be no doubt that the small satellite market is growing rapidly showing an increased demand for small payload launches. In particular, mega-constellations represent a major shift in the market...
29 May 2024
Spanish and German firms join forces to expand commercial access to space
... "This partnership will allow both of us to acquire new business opportunities and extend access to space for small satellite through our MIURA 5 launcher and Exolaunch's deployment systems." The agreement solidifies Exolaunch's intention to utilise...
27 July 2018
UK new space launch capability to be discussed at Global MilSatCom 2018
... a horizontal launch site. SMi Group are proud to announce that Spaceport Cornwall will be delivering a briefing at its Small Satellites and Disruptive Technology Focus Day on 5th November, in London at St James' Court Hotel – which will set the...
April 2019
Space launch industry analysis
...more than in previous years. This record-breaking number reflects the increase in multiple satellite launches of sub-10 kg CubeSat class of very small satellites (known as nanosatellites). There was another more ominous trend during 2018. In the year...
12 November 2018
"Its Business Time" for Rocket Lab's first commercial flight
... Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Peter Beck, speaking of the triumphant launch. “We’re thrilled to be leading the small satellite launch industry by reaching orbit a second time and deploying more payloads.” After blasting off from the...
October 2019
Skyrora – building on British space heritage
... launch vehicle in half a century are already in the public domain. Skyrora plans to offer launch services for small satellites of up to 335 kg to polar and sun-synchronous orbits launching from one of three candidate launch sites in the north...
