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U.S. military constellation advances despite supply chain hurdles

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• Military

U.S. military constellation advances despite supply chain hurdles

Space News November 19, 2024

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ESA awards funding to four European launch startups

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• Commercial

ESA awards funding to four European launch startups

Space News November 19, 2024

BREMEN, Germany — The European Space Agency is providing additional funding to four launch vehicle startups to...

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AeroVironment to acquire BlueHalo in $4.1 billion deal

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• Commercial

AeroVironment to acquire BlueHalo in $4.1 billion deal

Space News November 19, 2024

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Exotrail’s geostationary spacevan to launch on Ariane 6 in 2026

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• Commercial

Exotrail’s geostationary spacevan to launch on Ariane 6 in 2026

Space News November 19, 2024

BREMEN, Germany — Exotrail’s geostationary spacevan is set to ride aboard Ariane 6 in 2026, in a...

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Don’t let Trump and Musk gut NASA

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• Policy & Politics

Don’t let Trump and Musk gut NASA

Space News November 19, 2024

If President-elect Donald Trump and techno-oligarch Elon Musk get their way, NASA — one of America’s crown...

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Senators ask Pentagon and DOJ to investigate Putin-Musk calls

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• Policy & Politics

Senators ask Pentagon and DOJ to investigate Putin-Musk calls

Space News November 19, 2024

BREMEN, Germany — Two key senators are asking the Department of Justice and the Defense Department to...

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Satellite security monitor Space ISAC expands footprint with Australian center

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• Commercial

Satellite security monitor Space ISAC expands footprint with Australian center

Space News November 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC), a Colorado-based organization monitoring threats to...

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Pentagon sends mixed signals on space innovation

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• Military

Pentagon sends mixed signals on space innovation

Space News November 18, 2024

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The Exploration Company raises $160 million for Nyx cargo vehicle

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• Commercial

The Exploration Company raises $160 million for Nyx cargo vehicle

Space News November 18, 2024

BERLIN — The Exploration Company has raised $160 million to support the company’s development of a cargo...

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Space Force taps OpTech for $4.5 million optical sensor payload

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• Commercial

Space Force taps OpTech for $4.5 million optical sensor payload

Space News November 17, 2024

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