Today In Space
Last Updated: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 4:35 PM PST
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Robotics Startup GITAI Expands Into Satellites With First Cubesat Launch
By Via Satellite: Japanese space robotics startup GITAI is expanding its business to include satellites. The company launched a 16U cubesat in December 2024.
India's space agency completes 1st Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule
By Space.com: This marks another milestone in the country's pursuit to develop homegrown technology for astronaut missions.
Canada, Norway Use Microsatellites To Hunt ‘Dark’ Ships And Aircraft
By Aviation Week: Even phantom vessels emit signals that satellites can detect.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida
By Space.com: Liftoff occurred at 5:05 p.m. ET.
Astranis Orders Another Dedicated Falcon 9 Mission, Set for 2025
By Via Satellite: Astranis signed a contract with SpaceX for another Falcon 9 launch to deploy five additional MicroGEO satellites later this year.
Chinese launch startup Nayuta Space secures early funding for fully reusable rocket plan
By SpaceNews.com: HELSINKI — One of China’s latest commercial launch companies has secured early funding as it aims to develop a launcher featuring first and second stage reuse.
Sen unveils 4K livestream of Earth and space station docking port
By SpaceNews.com: London-based Sen unveiled a 4K livestream from cameras mounted on the International Space Station.