Sierra Space Completes Test Campaign on Next Generation Vortex 35,000 lbf Fuel-Rich LOX LH2 Engine
Sierra Space announced today the successful completion of the test campaign for its fully integrated VR35K-A upper stage engine, under contract with Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL), Rocket Propulsion Division, Edwards, Air Force Base in California, marking a major step forward in Sierra Space’s development of advanced propulsion systems.
Firefly Aerospace Awarded $8.2 Million Texas Space Commission Grant to Expand Spacecraft Facility
Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, announced that it has been awarded an $8.2 million grant from the Texas Space Commission (TSC) to expand its spacecraft manufacturing capabilities in Central Texas.
Redwire Wins Follow-on Contract to Deliver Third Mako Spacecraft for U.S. Space Force
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced that it has been awarded a contract by Orion Space Solutions to deliver a Mako spacecraft to support Tetra-6, a U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) mission.
Rocket Lab Delivers Third In-Orbit Manufacturing Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has delivered another Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. (“Varda”) to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in preparation for launch.
Ovzon Appoints André Löfgren as New CFO
Ovzon have announced the appointment of André Löfgren as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1, 2025.
Sidus Space Announces LizzieSat™-3 Ready for Launch
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative, agile space mission enabler, today announced the successful completion of integration with the launch vehicle for LizzieSat™-3 at the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Space-Comm Expo Confirms Dr Josef Aschbacher and Sir Richard Branson
Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier space industry event, is delighted to announce European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Dr Josef Aschbacher and Virgin Galactic Founder Sir Richard Branson, as keynote speakers at ExCeL London 11-12 March.
Space42 to Showcase Cutting-Edge SpaceTech Solutions at IDEX 2025
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, is set to showcase an extensive portfolio of advanced security and defense solutions at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) from 17 to 21 February 2025 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
BlackSky and Rocket Lab Establish Launch Window for First Gen-3 Satellite
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have established a launch window opening February 18 for the first Gen-3 satellite.
Momentus Awarded Expansion of Defense Department Contract For Assembly of Large Structures in Space
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced it has been awarded a contract expansion by the U.S. Department of Defense organization, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to conduct an in-orbit demonstration of the assembly of large scale structures.
ST Engineering iDirect Demonstrates Public Safety Connectivity with Verizon Frontline at Super Bowl LIX
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, showcased its pivotal role in advancing public safety solutions through its partnership with Verizon Frontline, an advanced network and technology built for first responders, at an exclusive event for public safety officials held ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Ovzon Receives Renewal for Delivery of SATCOM-as-a-Service to the Italian Fire and Rescue Services
Ovzon has received a renewal for delivery of the company’s SATCOM-as-a-Service to the Italian Fire and Rescue Services.
ICEYE and SATIM Enter Partnership on Joint Development for New, AI-powered SAR Imagery Analysis Products
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-fidelity Earth Observation, and SATIM, a world-leading provider of AI-based solutions for Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) on SAR imagery, have today announced the signing of partnership agreement for joint product development.
Space Norway Orders THOR 8 Telecom Satellite from Thales Alenia Space
Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced they have signed a contract for the supply of a new communications satellite, THOR 8.
Lockheed Martin Matures Next Secure Communications Satellite Solution for U.S. Space Force with Major Design Milestone
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has now proven the readiness of its satellite design in support of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s upcoming Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) program through successful execution of an Early Design Review (EDR).
Rocket Lab Launches Next Batch of Satellites for Kinéis Constellation
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 59th Electron mission, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operator Kinéis.