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Airbus announced a reduction of over 2,000 jobs in its Defense and Space division, representing roughly 5% of its workforce. This news comes after the European aerospace giant faced heavy …
Airbus Trims Defense and Space Jobs by 2,000 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
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to bolster its military capabilities with the latest space technology. A new £40 million deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) will …
UK Invests £40M in Juno Advanced Satellite to Boost Military Space Capabilities Read More
Sea Launch was a multinational company established in 1995 following Boeing’s research into launching satellites from a sea-based platform in international waters. Launching from the open sea mitigates any risk …
The Ghost Ship of Space: The Fate of Sea Launch Read More
SpaceX has secured two significant launch contracts from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. These Launch Service Task …
SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force Read More Airbus Defence and Space plans to cut 2,500 jobs by mid-2026, citing a challenging business climate in its space systems division. This decision is primarily driven by significant financial losses …
Airbus Defence and Space Restructures Cutting 2,500 Jobs Read More
Despite its size, Israel has a long history of launching satellites into orbit using its own domestically-developed Shavit rocket. While Israel may not be considered a major space power, it …
Behind the Scenes: Israel’s Space Program Read More
A Look at the World’s Leading PNT Constellations. Knowing where one is on the planet is something taken for granted nowadays thanks to the PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) constellations …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems: A Modern Necessity Read More
Boeing’s Starliner has been in the news recently for undesirable reasons. Between helium leaks, issues with thrusters and stranded astronauts due to Starliner’s troubles, it seems Boeing is bearing the …
Boeing Starliner’s troubles illustrate difficulties inherent in space travel Read More
Marking the end of an era, the original Vega rocket made its final flight on September 4th. Avio’s Vega has been launching for over a decade and although the new …
Vega Launches for the Final Time; Vega C Takes Over Read More