VisionCosmos Saudi Arabia, Maritime Launch Services, Precious Payload, and Al NajmX Join Forces for Groundbreaking International Space Mission Aboard Arbalest Rocketry's Suborbital Vehicle, Marking First Launch from Canada’s Spaceport Nova Scotia
- Maritime Launch Services successfully launched VisionCosmos Saudi Arabia's VCL-1 ChipSat from Spaceport Nova Scotia. The launch was secured through Precious Payload's marketplace, showcasing international collaboration in the space industry.
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This international collaboration saw Maritime Launch Services leading the project, Al NajmX - Precious Payload's Saudi partner, ensuring seamless mission management, and Arbalest Rocketry, a rocketry team from
"Maritime Launch is developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial spaceport," says Robert Feierbach, Maritime Launch USA’s President. “Maritime Launch was proud to offer this opportunity for international cooperation with Spaceport Nova Scotia’s first suborbital test launch in
Al NajmX coordinated all mission aspects, from initial planning to successful launch, cementing their reputation as an entity that enables entrepreneurs in
The compact and light VCL-1 ChipSat, equipped with seven onboard sensors, was launched on Arbalest Rocketry's Goose 3 rocket on July 6th. The rocket successfully reached suborbital altitudes, marking a significant milestone for the team and their mission to build rockets for suborbital flights.
The outcomes of this launch will provide valuable insights into space sciences and related engineering, helping the VisionCosmos SA team in their quest to develop more advanced payloads. Looking ahead, they have ambitious plans to launch more payloads soon, with further miniaturized technologies.
"Our endeavor was greatly impacted by the Saudi Space Agency’s ongoing efforts to advance space sciences in the Kingdom,” says Sayed Belal Mudassar, founder of VisionCosmos Saudi Arabia. “It is our belief that the youth of the Kingdom have a prosperous future in the field."
This successful partnership between VisionCosmos SA and Maritime Launch Services, aided by the expert guidance from Al NajmX and the efficient booking system of Precious Payload’s satellite launch marketplace, marks a significant achievement in international collaboration in developing space missions in the
About Maritime Launch Services
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) Maritime Launch is a Canadian-owned commercial space company based in
About Precious Payload
Precious Payload is a marketplace for satellite launches that helps space tech startups to find their optimal launch opportunities and offers mission management services. Based in the
About Al NajmX
Al NajmX is a leading force for space exploration in
About VisionCosmos Saudi Arabia
VisionCosmos SA is a Saudi Arabian team founded by Sayed Belal Mudassar, and includes team members Nouran Alyousif, Abdullah Alqahtani, and Shifa Dhar. It is dedicated to developing miniaturized instruments for space missions and encouraging interest in space sciences among the region's talented youth. They aim to contribute to innovation in the field of space sciences in the Saudi Kingdom.
About Arbalest Rocketry
Arbalest Rocketry is a team based out of
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