In the context of Destination Earth (DestinE) ambitious initiative of the European Union, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) has been supporting since early 2023 Thales Alenia Space (Joint Venture between Thales 67 % and Leonardo 33 %) and their Partners, the Luxembourg Institute of Sciences and Technologies (LIST) and PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg (PwC) in their initiative to develop a Proof of Concept of a flood prediction Digital Twin.

The maritime sector is embracing the use of optical fiber links, instead of traditional coaxial cable, to carry signals throughout maritime vessels. With fiber being lightweight, smaller, easier to manage and route round obstacles, including bulkheads, it is the preferred choice for shipbuilders and system integrators.

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that it has been awarded a contract with OHB Italia S.p.A. (OHB Italy) to provide the onboard computer for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Comet Interceptor mission – Implementation Phase (Phases C/D/E1).

ABS, a leading global satellite operator, is unveiling a dynamic new brand identity that reflects a transformative new phase of the company.

SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite-based services (SBS).

Ovzon has previously indicated that the launch of the Ovzon 3 satellite was expected between late 2023 and early 2024. In coordination with launch provider SpaceX and manufacturer Maxar, the window has been narrowed down with liftoff now targeted for as soon as December 2023.

HawkEye 360 Inc., the world’s leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced the appointment of Craig Searle as Vice President of Strategic Finance. He is transitioning into this role after serving as a member of HawkEye 360’s Board of Directors for the past four years.

SCOUT Space Inc., a leading in-space observation data provider dedicated to enabling a new era of space safety and transparency, today announced Mr. Philip Hover-Smoot, an experienced aerospace and defense industry legal executive, has joined the SCOUT team as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary.

South Australia will become a hub for an in-space manufacturing industry after Varda Space Industries and Southern Launch announced a partnership to conduct re-entry operations at the Koonibba Test Range.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) for a contract with U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific on behalf of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to support operation of legacy and future missile-warning satellites.

Sierra Space, a leading, pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced the expansion of its Global Government Operations team, a team focused on building strong, trusted international partnerships, backed by a global regulatory framework, to ensure space is secure and available for all of humanity.

Astroscale France SAS, (“Astroscale France”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, announces Toulouse as its permanent location to develop innovative on-orbit servicing technologies.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced that the two spacecraft the Company is building for NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission have entered the system integration phase in preparation for a planned launch in 2024.

Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have taken up the rotating leadership of a global group which provides satellite data to support responses to disasters worldwide.

Skykraft, the world’s only comprehensive space-enabled Air Traffic Management (ATM) service provider, has completed a planned funding round.

HawkEye 360 Inc., the world’s leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced the second and final close of the company’s Series D-1 funding round with an additional $10 million, bringing the total Series D-1 to $68 million.