Orbital Today

🇮🇸 Iceland is going solar from space! 🛰️ On 21 October, UK’s Space Solar, Reykjavik Energy & Transition Labs announced a groundbreaking agreement to deliver 30 MW of clean energy to Reykjavik by 2030! How is it going to work? 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdiUjGa4

🌍🤝 New space alliance! VENTURI Space & Astrolab team up to launch the FLIP rover! This cutting-edge lunar rover is designed for extreme conditions on the Moon and Mars. 👀 Get the details: https://lnkd.in/efmf9UTC

🚀Scottish Skyrora Ltd is prepping for its first suborbital mission with the Skylark L rocket from SaxaVord in April 2025. After a rocky test launch in Iceland, where the rocket made a splash (literally!) in the Norwegian Sea, they’re back on track! Follow the link for the details 👇 https://lnkd.in/eX5MGbnQ

🛰️ China's satellites at risk after Intelsat 33e explosion! On 19 October, the Intelsat 33e satellite malfunctioned and broke apart, scattering debris in geostationary orbit. What are the consequences 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezUYbpdK

🚀⛽️ In-orbit petrol stations in space? UK company Orbit Fab plans to deploy refuelling stations by 2027, extending satellite lifespans! Thanks to £1.3M in funding from the UK Space Agency, their Spitfire Project could launch 'cosmic petrol stations' by 2027. What's the idea?👇 https://lnkd.in/enyxeae7

📡 Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd on the move! A new contract, signed at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, will enable Goonhilly to provide crucial communication support to the UK and international partners for missions beyond Earth orbit. 👀 What about Goonhilly & the UK’s space services market? Read more in the article: https://lnkd.in/ePe4ygdp

📬 Newsletter alert. What will you find inside? 🚀 Starship flight 6 latest updates 🛰️ The first map of the universe made by ESA’s Euclid spacecraft 💸 Bloomberg said Artemis mission is a waste of time and resources 📡 Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd set to boost deep space comms services. Discover more 👇

❗ 📉 Boeing's Q3 report shows staggering financial losses, coinciding with the collapse of the Intelsat 33e satellite in orbit! This incident has not only scattered debris across orbit but also disrupted communications for customers in Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific. As the company faces scrutiny from stakeholders and the public alike, this latest setback adds to a growing list of challenges and scandals that Boeing must address. 👉 What really is going on there? https://lnkd.in/dYHb-tJi

🌌 🎙️Turning Passion into a Thriving Business: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Vincent Ledvina, who has mastered the art of chasing the Northern Lights & turned it into a successful career! 📸 His journey began at age 4 when he first witnessed the northern lights. Today, he's not just capturing breathtaking images, he's built an empire around the aurora borealis: 🌠 Exclusive Alaska aurora tours 🛍️ Stunning photo prints and merchandise 📚 Educational resources and workshops 📱 A massive social media following This inspiring entrepreneur has found the sweet spot where passion meets profit. How? 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNjqsDDp

🇬🇧🤝 The UK just signed a new deal with NATO to strengthen space cooperation! A few days ago, Defence Secretary John Healey unveiled new initiatives aimed at improving space launch capabilities, enhancing artillery systems, and advancing drone technology. 👀 When, how, what? More insights on the groundbreaking cooperation: https://lnkd.in/e9fh9tVU