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IHI Orders Satellites from Iceye in Deal to Assemble Satellites in Japan
Japanese aerospace and defense company IHI Corporation has signed a procurement contract with Iceye to build four satellites and up to 20 additional satellites in a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation. The deal announced Thursday includes assembly in Japan. Two of the initial four satellites are planned to be assembled and tested in Japan, and…
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The Legal Landscape for Resolving Satellite Disputes
The space sector was historically dominated by states and state actors for defense and research. But recent private investment in the sector has changed that notion. As of July 2024, commercial revenues account for almost 80% of industry activity, and this has been driven by advances in satellite and propulsion technology and reduced launch costs.…
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Once unthinkable, NASA and Lockheed now consider launching Orion on other rockets
The Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket have been attached at the hip for the better part of two decades. The big rocket lifts, the smaller spacecraft flies, and Congress keeps the money rolling in. But now there are signs that the twain may, in the not too distant future, split. This is because…
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Once unthinkable, NASA and Lockheed now consider launching Orion on other rockets
The Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket have been attached at the hip for the better part of two decades. The big rocket lifts, the smaller spacecraft flies, and Congress keeps the money rolling in. But now there are signs that the twain may, in the not too distant future, split. This is because…
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Beyond Gravity Expands Solar Array Mechanism Production Capacity Fivefold
Beyond Gravity, a global supplier of space technologies headquartered in Zurich, has expanded its manufacturing area in Switzerland for solar array drive mechanisms. The mechanisms are used to orient satellite solar wings toward the sun, ensuring optimal energy generation. “By doubling our manufacturing area we have increased our production capacity fivefold”, says Oliver Grassmann, Executive…
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ABS Completes Move to Dubai
ABS has completed its move to Dubai as it looks to the next step of its growth path. It has successfully completed redomiciliation to the Dubai Development Authority (DDA). By establishing its base in Dubai, ABS is aiming to position itself to accelerate operational agility, scale faster and co-create solutions with partners across the GCC…
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Lunar Outpost Announces MARS-1 Mission for US Air Force and Space Force
Lunar Outpost, the leader in planetary mobility and space resource utilisation, announced MARS-1, a mission to evaluate the performance of its Mobile Autonomous Robotic Swarms (MARS). Lunar Outpost developed MARS for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and U.S. Space Force SpaceWERX. The mission will conduct decentralised, cross-domain swarm operations in low Earth orbit,…
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Exolaunch and Skyroot Aerospace Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Access to Space
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and deployment services, and Skyroot Aerospace, India’s leading private space launch company, announced a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) to provide end-to-end launch services for satellites and expand access to orbit for commercial, institutional and government customers worldwide. Through this agreement, Exolaunch will integrate and deploy…
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SemiQon and VTT Secures EARTO Prize for Cryogenic CMOS Breakthrough
EARTO, the organisation of the European Research and Technology Organisations, awarded SemiQon and VTT first prize in the “Impact Expected” category on 14 October 2025 in Brussels for a pioneering cryogenic CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) chip innovation. The solution enables the full capacity of advanced CMOS functionalities at cryogenic temperatures, thereby unlocking new possibilities for…