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Isar Aerospace‘s highly anticipated first orbital launch of its Spectrum rocket ended in failure on March 30th, as the vehicle lost attitude control and crashed back to Earth approximately 30 …
Spectrum Rocket’s First Orbital Attempt Ends in Controlled Crash Read More
The U.S. Space Force, through its Space Systems Command (SSC), has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan launch system for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions. This milestone follows …
Space Force Gains Increased Launch Capacity and Resiliency with Vulcan Certification Read More
Honeywell has unveiled a significant restructuring plan to split the industrial giant into three independent, publicly traded entities. This move marks a strategic shift aimed at streamlining operations, sharpening business …
Honeywell to Split Into Three Independent Companies in Major Restructuring Move Read More
Indra will acquire an 89.68% stake in satellite operator Hispasat, including a 43% stake in Hisdesat, from Redeia for €725 million ($744 million). Indra already owns 7% of Hisdesat. While …
Indra Takes Aim at European Space Leadership with EUR725 million Hispasat Deal Read More
Triumph Group has announced a significant development in its corporate trajectory. The company has finalized a definitive agreement that will see it transition from a publicly traded entity to private …
Triumph Group Sold to Private Equity Firms in $3 Billion Deal Read More
Daher has opened a new technology center, named Fly’in, dedicated to sustainable aviation. Located at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in France, the 2,100-square-meter facility complements Daher’s existing technology centers in Toulouse (Log’in, …
Daher Inaugurates New Technology Center for Sustainable Aviation Read More
Anduril and Archer have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop a hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense applications. The two companies aim to target a potential …
Anduril and Archer Join Forces to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft for Defense Read More
Late last week, Europe’s Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the third Sentinel-1 satellite . The Sentinel-1C mission, launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, will extend the capabilities of its predecessors, providing …
New Sentinel-1 Satellite Launched to Monitor Earth and Maritime Traffic Read More
The Defence Innovation Agency (DIA) has launched Salazar, a new study to explore space defense capabilities. In partnership with the French startup Dark, the DIA will simulate light-Earth orbit (LEO) …
France’s Defence Innovation Agency Taps Dark for Space Defence Interception Read More
Electra.aero, Inc. recently unveiled the design of its EL9, a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft. This piloted aircraft utilizes electric and turbine power for takeoff and flight, aiming to be a sustainable …
Electra Unveils EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Read More