SpaceNews

Critical payload testing begins for first missle warning satellite

The Lockheed Martin-led team developing the nation’s next-generation missile warning system announced today that it has completed preparations to enable the payload for the first Space-Based Infrared ...
Neowin

SpaceX's 7th test test flight program will test payload deployment for the first time ever

Musk's SpaceX is prepping for its 7th test flight program which is expected to test payload deployment for the first time, carrying 10 mock Starlink satellites. In an official blog, SpaceX has ...
EurekAlert!

Naval Research Laboratory robotic servicing payload clears thermal vacuum lab test, readies for space

The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload integrated with the Northrop Grumman Mission Robotics Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus moves into the cryogenic thermal vacuum chamber for ...
Aviation Week

Payload For U.S.-Norwegian Mission Clears Thermal Vacuum Test

U.S. Space Systems Command and Space Norway have completed a test of an important payload that will fly on an Extremely High Frequency communication satellite, showing the payload’s ability to survive ...
Aviation Week

Orbit Fab Completes Ground Testing For In-Space Refueling Payload

Artist's rendering of a fuel shuttle with Orbit Fab’s GRIP in-space refueling nozzle interface approaching a satellite equipped with a RAFTI refueling port. Credit: Orbit Fab Orbit Fab has ...