Tag: Aerospace
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KONGSBERG and Helsing Collaborates to Advance European Space Capabilities
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, the Norwegian defence technology company, and Helsing, the German defence technology company, have signed a teaming agreement to accelerate the realisation of critical European space capabilities. The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected comms layer for Europe by 2029. HENSOLDT, the…
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Momentus Selected for SHIELD IDIQ Program to Support Missile Tracking and Defense Missions
Momentus Inc. announced its selection to participate in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. This designation positions Momentus to compete for rapid task orders supporting technology demonstrations, missile tracking, resilient communications, and other national defense missions. The SHIELD program is a major element of…
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Balerion Space Ventures Funds Three US Companies Leading the Next Industrial Revolution
Balerion Space Ventures announced investments in three frontier technology companies positioned at the centre of a fundamental shift in how America builds, powers, and operates critical infrastructure beyond Earth’s surface. Balerion’s investments in Antares Industries, Samara Aerospace, and Valar Atomics signal the intensifying convergence of space, defence, and industrial-scale energy systems, sectors increasingly recognised as…
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Northrop Grumman and IHI Signs MoU to Explore Space Propulsion Technology
Northrop Grumman Corporation and IHI AEROSPACE signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore potential collaborative opportunities in propulsion technology for space and national security applications. The companies will focus on exploring innovative propulsion solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers in the U.S., Japan under the strong alliance between both countries. Northrop Grumman…
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Connector Technology by Enduralock Delivers Reliable & Repeatable Spaceflight Connections
Enduralock, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas (USA), develops mechanically locking fasteners and structural interfaces engineered for aerospace, defense and commercial applications. The company’s product suite centers on secure, vibration-resistant fastening mechanisms designed to maintain clamping force under extreme thermal, mechanical and dynamic loads. Within this portfolio, the Universal Connector represents one of Enduralock’s key contributions to…
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Edge Aerospace Develops Data Processing Units & OBCs for Advanced Satellite Missions
Edge Aerospace, active in both the United States and Luxembourg, is positioning itself as a frontrunner in space-grade computing solutions. The firm develops rugged, high-performance data processing units (DPUs) and on-board computers aimed at enabling real-time data processing, edge AI and advanced networked operations aboard satellites and spacecraft. On-Board Data Processing for Modern Space Missions…
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PLD Space Unveils Fully Integrated MIURA 5 Model Ahead of 2026 Orbital Debut
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has unveiled the first fully integrated MIURA 5 unit, the Qualification Model 1 (QM1), marking a decisive step forward in the orbital launcher validation campaign. This unit will enable the completion of full rocket subsystem testing, such as the first and second stages, under real conditions, to minimise…
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Isar Aerospace and ESA Sign Contract to Launch Mission Under the EU Horizon Program
Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch the ΣYNDEO-3 mission under the European Union’s In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation Programme (IOD/IOV). The launch will be carried out from Isar Aerospace’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway from Q4 2026. “Our launch manifest is filling rapidly, as…
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Arianespace Successfully Launches KOMPSAT-7 on Vega C Rocket
Arianespace successfully launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite. The mission, called “VV28”, was performed using an Arianespace-operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. KOMPSAT-7 was placed in Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 576 km. Spacecraft separation took place 44 minutes after lift-off. David Cavaillolès, Chief Executive Officer of Arianespace,…
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Dynavac Provides Space Simulation Systems for Satellite Testing and Hardware Qualification
Dynavac, headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, USA, with additional manufacturing facilities in Rockland, delivers a comprehensive portfolio of space simulation systems designed to replicate the extreme thermal, vacuum and environmental conditions of outer space. With over four decades of experience in high-vacuum engineering, Dynavac supports aerospace companies, research institutions and space agencies worldwide in qualifying spacecraft,…