The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Ion Satellite Carrier Supports Transporter-12 Mission

Deployed Endless Sky and Ascend Missions Following Launch

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Tom Patton
Jan 20, 2025
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As part of the SpaceX Transporter-12 mission last week, D-Orbit successfully launched Endless Sky and Ascend, the 15th and 16th commercial missions of its cutting-edge Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), ION Satellite Carrier (ION).

“These missions are further demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our ION Satellite Carrier.”
Renato Panesi, D-Orbit

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