Tag: SpaceWorks

Swiss Space Systems Introduces Partially Reusable Small Satellite Launcher
By 2013.03.14 0 Comments Read More →

Swiss Space Systems Introduces Partially Reusable Small Satellite Launcher

Swiss Space Systems  (S3),  entered the rapidly growing field of air-launched orbital delivery systems yesterday, with the official unveiling of a three stage architecture aimed at placing up to 250 kg small satellites into space.  The first stage launch platform  is an Airbus A-300 jet aircraft certified for zero-G, parabolic flights. In a departure from other concepts currently […]

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Smallsat Launch Industry Begins to Take Off
By 2013.02.20 0 Comments Read More →

Smallsat Launch Industry Begins to Take Off

After riding on the coattails of larger satellite launches, the increasing demand for smaller satellites and cubesats are beginning to drive the introduction of a new generation of air launched commercial rockets.   Two new ventures, one in the U.S. and the other from Europe,  are planning to join Virgin Galactic and Stratolaunch in the rapidly expanding field of air launched rockets. The first, based out of […]

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