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NRO announces space tech agreements with three commercial companies

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NRO announces space tech agreements with three commercial companies

Space News October 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office selected three commercial space companies for its technology program that seeks...

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Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of smallsat manufacturer Terran Orbital

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Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of smallsat manufacturer Terran Orbital

Space News October 30, 2024

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NRO shows continued interest in orbital transfer vehicles and spacecraft multimanifesting

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NRO shows continued interest in orbital transfer vehicles and spacecraft multimanifesting

Space News October 30, 2024

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Earth-observation startup emerges from stealth with $12 million

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Earth-observation startup emerges from stealth with $12 million

Space News October 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles startup Matter Intelligence has emerged from stealth with $12 million to develop...

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Shenzhou-19 spacecraft arrives at Tiangong for crew rotation

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Shenzhou-19 spacecraft arrives at Tiangong for crew rotation

Space News October 30, 2024

HELSINKI — China is conducting its fifth crew rotation aboard the Tiangong space station after the arrival...

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Avio picks developer for first US rocket motor production facility

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Avio picks developer for first US rocket motor production facility

Space News October 29, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. — Italian rocket maker Avio plans to set up its first solid motor production facility in...

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Pentagon’s commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13 billion

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Pentagon’s commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13 billion

Space News October 29, 2024

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Korean SAR satellite firm Lumir goes public; Shares slide after initial rally

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Korean SAR satellite firm Lumir goes public; Shares slide after initial rally

Space News October 29, 2024

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Solstar poised for key narrowband- communications test

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Solstar poised for key narrowband- communications test

Space News October 29, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO – Solstar Space plans to conduct the first spaceflight testing next year of its narrowband...

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China chooses 2 teams to develop low-cost space station cargo spacecraft

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China chooses 2 teams to develop low-cost space station cargo spacecraft

Space News October 29, 2024

HELSINKI — China’s human spaceflight agency has selected two proposals to develop spacecraft for low-cost space station...

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