Commercial

Orbit Communication Systems Wins $9.1M Israeli Contract

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• Commercial

Orbit Communication Systems Wins $9.1M Israeli Contract

Payload December 3, 2024

Israeli satcom firm Orbit Communication Systems won a $9.1M contract to build an undisclosed number of multi-purpose...

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European Space Cargo Start-Ups Strike Seven Mission Deal

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European Space Cargo Start-Ups Strike Seven Mission Deal

Payload December 3, 2024

Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo and France’s Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU) are teaming up on seven free-flying orbital...

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Name change reflects expanded focus for Commercial Space Federation

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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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PLD Space secures loan for Miura 5 launch facility

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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

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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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Lockheed Martin challenges narrative on GPS vulnerability

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Lockheed Martin challenges narrative on GPS vulnerability

Space News December 3, 2024

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Quantum tech firm wins Pentagon contract for GPS alternative

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

Space News December 2, 2024

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SpaceX launches fifth mission for NRO’s proliferated architecture 

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SpaceX launches fifth mission for NRO’s proliferated architecture 

Space News November 30, 2024

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China launches first Long March 12 from new commercial spaceport in boost for country’s lunar plans

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China launches first Long March 12 from new commercial spaceport in boost for country’s lunar plans

Space News November 30, 2024

HELSINKI — China launched its first Long March 12 rocket Saturday, marking an advance in its crewed...

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