A monthly round-up of space industry developments for the
information of our clients and friends.
#1 – NEWSPACE - THE NEW FRONTIER
"NewSpace" companies shake up space business: Skybox
Imaging launches the first of its planned 24-satellite earth
observation constellation and releases initial images and HD video;
Kymeta remains on-track to introduce satellite antennas with
patented metamaterials that enable beam steering without moving
parts; PlanetLabs raises $52m in new investment for its earth
monitoring Dove satellites; Nanoracks expands microgravity research
and CubeSat deployment options.
#2 – LAUNCH EVOLUTION/REVOLUTION
SpaceX flight qualifies the Merlin 1D engine and launches its
first commercial geostationary transfer orbit mission (SES-8);
Orbital Sciences test-launches its Antares rocket and berths a
Cygnus" cargo logistics spacecraft with the International
Space Station; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signs up its first
commercial contract to launch
