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PLD Space secures loan for Miura 5 launch facility

2 min read

• Commercial

PLD Space secures loan for Miura 5 launch facility

Space News December 3, 2024

WASHINGTON — Spanish launch vehicle startup PLD Space has secured a loan to help fund development of...

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European companies to offer microgravity payload missions

3 min read

• Commercial

European companies to offer microgravity payload missions

Space News December 3, 2024

WASHINGTON — Two European companies are partnering to provide microgravity research and manufacturing missions to low Earth...

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China launches clandestine TJS-13 satellite, rocket reaches milestone

2 min read

• Military

China launches clandestine TJS-13 satellite, rocket reaches milestone

Space News December 3, 2024

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Name change reflects expanded focus for Commercial Space Federation

4 min read

• Commercial

Name change reflects expanded focus for Commercial Space Federation

Space News December 3, 2024

WASHINGTON — An industry group is changing its name, ever so slightly, to more accurately reflect its...

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Lockheed Martin challenges narrative on GPS vulnerability

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• Commercial

Lockheed Martin challenges narrative on GPS vulnerability

Space News December 3, 2024

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U.S. Navy awards X-Bow $60 million to modernize solid rocket production facilities

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• Military

U.S. Navy awards X-Bow $60 million to modernize solid rocket production facilities

Space News December 3, 2024

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Quantum tech firm wins Pentagon contract for GPS alternative

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• Commercial

Quantum tech firm wins Pentagon contract for GPS alternative

Space News December 2, 2024

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U.S. Air Force awards Varda $48 million to test payloads on reentry capsules

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• Commercial

U.S. Air Force awards Varda $48 million to test payloads on reentry capsules

Space News December 2, 2024

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Maintaining American leadership: Space Force funding and legislative autonomy 

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• Military

Maintaining American leadership: Space Force funding and legislative autonomy 

Space News December 2, 2024

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New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

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• Policy & Politics

New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

Space News December 1, 2024

WASHINGTON — The new European Union commissioner responsible for space says he will focus on improving European...

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