Xplore makes a deal to use OrbAstro’s satellite platforms for space missions

An artist’s conception shows Xplore’s first satellite, which will use Orbital Astronautics’ ORB-6 platform for Earth observation and astronomical research. (OrbAstro Illustration) Redmond, Wash.-based Xplore has signed…

Xplore says it’s brought in $16.2M so far for ‘Space as a Service’ satellite program

An artist’s conception shows the Xplore’s satellite platform in low Earth orbit. (Xplore Illustration) In a recap of its first five years of existence, Redmond, Wash.-based Xplore…

Xplore acquires assets of Kubos flight software company as it ramps up for first space mission

An artist’s conception shows Xplore’s satellite platform in low Earth orbit. (Xplore Illustration) Redmond, Wash.-based Xplore says it’s acquired the assets of Kubos Corp., the creator of…

Microsoft and Xplore team up with NOAA to demonstrate cloud-based satellite operations

An artist’s rendition shows the NOAA-18 satellite in orbit. (NOAA Illustration) What do you do with an aging weather satellite? If you’re the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…