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Two European companies, Atmos Space Cargo and Space Cargo Unlimited, are collaborating to conduct microgravity research missions to low Earth orbit, independent of the ISS. Their BentoBox system will support over 100 kg of payloads, with the first mission set for late 2025, following a test flight in April. The initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with human involvement in space research, offering a scalable solution for production and research.
The Vega C rocket's launch of the Sentinel-1C satellite has been delayed by a day due to precautionary checks, now scheduled for Dec. 4 at 4:20 p.m. Eastern. This mission is crucial for replacing the malfunctioned Sentinel-1B and enhancing Europe's Earth observation capabilities. The Vega C's return follows a redesign of its Zefiro-40 motor after a previous launch failure, with officials expressing confidence in the rocket's readiness.
The Exploration Company has secured $160 million in a Series B funding round, led by Balderton Capital and Plural, to advance its Nyx cargo spacecraft for commercial space stations. The Nyx Earth can transport up to four tons of cargo to low Earth orbit, with plans to expand to cislunar space. The company has contracts with Axiom Space, Starlab Space, and Vast, and aims to redefine European leadership in space exploration.
NASA has extended cargo contracts with Northrop Grumman, Sierra Space, and SpaceX through 2030 to ensure continued resupply services to the International Space Station, which is set to retire that year. The agency received proposals from three other companies but found none met its requirements. The CRS-2 contracts, valued at $14 billion, have seen $6.9 billion obligated to date.
The European Commission is moving forward with its delayed sovereign broadband constellation plan, IRIS², after receiving a final offer from a consortium led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat. The project, which aims to deploy over 290 satellites by 2030, faces increased costs, now estimated at 10 billion euros, with a budget commitment expected by the end of the year. The initiative includes provisions for subcontracting at least 30% of contracts to smaller companies to enhance the regional space economy.
The European Space Agency is advancing preparations for the Hera asteroid mission, set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on October 7, despite the rocket's grounding due to a recent anomaly. Hera will study the asteroid Didymos and its moon Dimorphos, following NASA's DART impact, to assess the efficiency of the collision and its effects on the asteroid's surface. With a final cost of 363 million euros, the mission has also enabled funding for a future mission to the asteroid Apophis.
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