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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
Aerospacelab, a Belgian manufacturer of small satellites, has officially opened its first facility in the United States. Located in Torrance, California, the new facility will significantly increase the company’s production …
Aerospacelab Expands into the U.S. with New Manufacturing Facility Read More
By Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology Northrop Grumman has received a $200 million contract to provide a deep space radar capability to U.S. Space Force. The company will develop a …
Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility Read More
Launched on a Falcon 9 on August 11, the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission is a military/commercial endeavor with a few “firsts” of note. The two ASBM satellites host various payloads …
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Launches with Historic Partnerships Read More
In a move to bolster its position in the rapidly growing space sector, Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire Terran Orbital in a deal valued at $450 million. By integrating …
Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal Read More
Between the CZ-5B and CZ-6A (Long March 5B and Long March 6A respectively), China has been in the news for less-than-desirable reasons. The latest, space debris from a CZ-6A upper …
China’s Rocket Woes Highlight Growing Space Debris Threat Read More
Currently, NASA is pursuing several key goals encompassing diverse areas like lunar exploration, scientific discovery, and technological advancements. NASA is setting its sights on the Moon and beyond, aiming for …
Top 100 NASA Contractors 2023 Read More
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their satellite operations, according to the Financial Times and Reuters. This potential deal is seen as a pivotal moment for Europe’s …
Airbus and Thales Eye Satellite Merger Read More
The successful launch of Ariane 6 on 9 July, 2024 from Kourou, French Guiana has effectively brought Europe back to the table as a go-to launch provider. Originally, Arianespace had …
Ariane 6 Soars, Propels Europe Back into the Competitive Space Race Read More
Poland officially entered the space age on July 3rd, successfully breaching the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space at 100 kilometers altitude. The historic launch took place …
Poland Breaks Space Barrier with Eco-Friendly Rocket Read More