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Voyager and Vivace Join Forces to Advance Starlab Space Station Development
Voyager Technologies, Inc. has partnered with Vivace Corporation to manufacture Starlab, a next-generation commercial space station that aims to maintain U.S. presence in low-Earth orbit. Vivace will produce Starlab’s primary structure, leveraging its aerospace engineering skills for large-scale manufacturing. Starlab is set to be one of the largest structures in space, serving commercial and scientific…
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Space Norway and SSTL Form Strategic Alliance for Advanced Radar Satellite Program
Space Norway has partnered with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) to create an innovative radar satellite system that will improve maritime domain awareness. This system will combine Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Automatic Identification System (AIS) data for near-real-time vessel detection and classification. The first satellite is expected to launch in 2027, enhancing Norway’s space…
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Kris Young Joins Vast as Chief Operating Officer
Vast has appointed Kris Young as Chief Operating Officer to oversee mission operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance for the upcoming launch of Haven-1, its first commercial space station. CEO Max Haot emphasized Young’s extensive experience in human spaceflight as vital for the company’s current phase. Young, a former SpaceX executive, led significant programs…
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Firehawk Aerospace Wins $4M to Develop 3D-Printed Propellant for Longer-Range Rockets
Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $4 million award to advance 3D-printed thermoplastic propellants, enhancing solid rocket motors’ range and flexibility. The funding, from the Air Force’s Open Topic SBIR/STTR program, will facilitate the development of innovative formulations and geometries for improved performance and adaptability in defense systems. Firehawk aims to combine additive manufacturing with energetic…
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Ursa Major Secures $34.9 Million Deal to Advance Draper Rocket Engine
Ursa Major has secured a $34.9 million contract to advance its Draper engine and associated services, aimed at enhancing national security space missions. The Draper is a storable liquid propulsion system that integrates solid rocket motor advantages with features like restart capability and adjustable thrust for improved mission flexibility. Emphasizing a simplified design and U.S.-sourced…
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Kreios Space Raises €8M to Advance Very Low Earth Orbit Satellite Technology
Aerospace startup Kreios Space has secured €8 million in seed financing from the NATO Innovation Fund and JOIN Capital to advance satellite development in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). This investment will facilitate the launch of two demonstration satellites, including one to test the Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) system. Kreios aims to enable sharper imagery…
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Space Norway Teams Up with Sternula to Expand Satellite VDES Coverage
Space Norway has partnered with Danish company Sternula to enhance global VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) connectivity. This agreement allows Sternula to use the VDES payload on Space Norway’s NorSat-2 satellite, providing satellite connectivity for the maritime sector. Marte Kalveland from Space Norway highlighted the collaboration’s role in improving global maritime communication. Lars Moltsen, CEO…
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SES Delivers Advanced MEO Satellite Connectivity for French Navy’s Clemenceau 25 Mission
SES’s O3b mPOWER satellite service provided essential connectivity for the French Navy’s aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, during the Clemenceau 25 mission. Over five months, the French Carrier Strike Group traveled 40,000 nautical miles, conducting exercises with about twenty allied nations. The service ensured optimal performance and uninterrupted access to mission-critical applications, delivering several hundred…
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Ursa Major Secures $34.9 Million Contract to Advance Draper Engine for Space Applications
Ursa Major has secured a $34.9 million contract to further develop its Draper storable liquid rocket engine for space defense applications. This contract aims to accelerate deployment and validate performance under operational conditions. The Draper engine is designed for hypersonic missions with features like restart capability and precise maneuvering, using non-toxic propellants. With over 250…
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Space Norway Signs New Launch Agreement with SpaceX for THOR 8 Satellite
Space Norway has signed a deal with SpaceX to launch its THOR 8 communications satellite into geostationary orbit in 2027 with a Falcon 9 rocket. This mission aims to enhance communications for governmental and commercial sectors. Peter Olsen, from Space Norway, highlighted SpaceX’s reliable launch record and previous partnership successes. The THOR 8, built by…
