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ClearSpace Advances CLEAR Mission for Active Debris Removal
ClearSpace completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, in a milestone the company said contributed to de-risking technologies for active debris removal (ADR). CLEAR is a UK Space Agency mission to remove two derelict objects from Low-Earth Orbit. In this mission, the CLEAR servicer will rendezvous with one of the objects, capture it and transport…
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Ursa Major’s Hadley Engine Powers Talon-A2 to Sustained Hypersonic Speeds with Recovery
Ursa Major‘s Hadley liquid rocket engine designed for commercial space and national security needs, successfully achieved sustained hypersonic speeds during two separate tests conducted since late 2024. Both test flights exceeded flight and power objectives for Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 (TA-2) testbed and also featured the successful recovery of the hypersonic testbed vehicle post-landing for re-use. “With…
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The company with the world’s largest aircraft now has a hypersonic rocket plane
Stratolaunch has finally found a use for the world’s largest airplane. Twice in the last five months, the company launched a hypersonic vehicle over the Pacific Ocean, accelerated it to more than five times the speed of sound, and autonomously landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Stratolaunch used the same vehicle for both…
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The company with the world’s largest aircraft now has a hypersonic rocket plane
Stratolaunch has finally found a use for the world’s largest airplane. Twice in the last five months, the company launched a hypersonic vehicle over the Pacific Ocean, accelerated it to more than five times the speed of sound, and autonomously landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Stratolaunch used the same vehicle for both…
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Vast to complete Haven-1 primary structure in July 2025, ahead of target May 2026 launch date
A model of the final version of Vast’s Haven-1 space station is shown with a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked. The model was on display at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado in April 2025. Image: Will Robinson-Smith/Spaceflight Now Space habitation company, Vast, is now one year away from being able to stake its…
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Infostellar and Astro Gate to Collaborate on Spaceport and Ground Station Development
Ground segment as a service company Infostellar and Astro Gate have signed an MoU to collaborate on spaceport development and ground station deployment. Under the MoU announced this week, Astrogate will support Infostellar in identifying and evaluating potential ground station sites, and the companies will work together for government approval in strategic locations. The ground…
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Interlune announces deals for moon mining equipment — and for selling lunar helium-3
An artist’s conception shows a rocket with a capsule containing helium-3 heading back to Earth from the moon’s surface. (Interlune Illustration) Seattle-based Interlune provided a triple-barreled update today on its progress toward mining helium-3 on the moon and returning that resource to Earth. The startup joined Vermeer Corp., an industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Iowa,…
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iDirect Government Successfully Tests and Integrates 450 SDR Satellite Modem
iDirect Government, a leading provider of satellite communications to the U.S. military and government, announced the successful integration and testing of its 450 Software Defined Radio (SDR) satellite modem into Airbus DS Government Solutions’ Ranger Flyaway Terminal. This seamless integration marks a milestone in delivering enhanced resiliency, flexibility, and security to MILSATCOM customers. The 450…
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Rivada Partners with Pulsar to Expand Secure LEO Connectivity Across Key Sectors
Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a secure, low-latency low-earth-orbit satellite network, has announced a new partnership with Pulsar International (Pulsar) to enable secure connectivity for customers in commercial maritime, Agri-tech, enterprise, and government markets. Rivada has now lined up over $US16 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. Pulsar’s innovative land…
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Iridium Equips 9603 Module with Enhanced Short Burst Data Capabilities
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a special U.S. government version of the Iridium 9603 module built for Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD). ESBD is a low-latency and secure messaging service designed to provide optimal transmission security (TRANSEC) for the U.S. government and approved allies. The ESBD version…