Tag: Aerospace
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Slingshot Aerospace Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
Slingshot Aerospace, a leader in AI-powered space domain awareness and operational intelligence solutions, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, validating its ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of Department of Defence (DoD) missions. The certification reinforces Slingshot’s role as a trusted provider of AI-enabled capabilities operating within the nation’s…
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Aalyria Raises $100 Million for Communications Backbone of the New Space Age
Aalyria, an advanced aerospace communications company whose products are critical to the next generation of space-based communications systems, announced the closing of its $100 million Series B financing, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The round was led by Battery Ventures and J2 Ventures, with participation from DYNE and other investors. The new funding will…
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Starfighters and GE Progress STARLAUNCH Platform
Starfighters Space, the aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, announced that, after successful wind tunnel testing of the STARLAUNCH I rocket design, it is moving forward to Critical Design Review (CDR) with support from GE Aerospace. The CDR is intended to confirm design maturity and support the…
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Exolaunch Integrates Five Satellites for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Launch from Andøya
Exolaunch, a Berlin-based global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services, successfully integrated 5 customer satellites ahead of their launch on Isar Aerospace’s “Onward and Upward” mission aboard the ‘Spectrum’ vehicle scheduled for NET March 19, 2026, lifting off from Andøya spaceport in Norway. This mission will mark the second flight of…
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Axelspace Secures Japan’s MoD Satellite Constellation Contract
Axelspace Corporation, a leading developer and operator of microsatellites dedicated to realising its vision of “Space within Your Reach,” announced that, for the purpose of carrying out the Ministry of Defence’s satellite constellation project, it has entered into a contract with Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. for the acquisition of optical…
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ARABSAT Awards ACTIA Aerospace Contract for Q/V-Band RF Gateway Systems for ARABSAT-7A
ARABSAT has selected ACTIA Aerospace to design, supply and deploy a new generation of Q/V-Band RF Gateway systems forming a critical part of the ground segment for its upcoming ARABSAT-7A software-defined satellite. The deployment includes two geographically diverse gateways, providing enhanced resilience, higher capacity and flexible routing. These capabilities will support a wide range of Broadband…
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JAXA Selects Astroscale Japan for Space Strategy Fund Program
Astroscale Japan, the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has been selected as an implementing organisation for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Space Strategy Fund Program. Under the theme “Technology to Realize Flexible Spatial Mobility,” Astroscale Japan will advance the development of electric propellant refuelling technology to support future…
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Dawn Aerospace Flies ASU Thermal-Infrared Payload on Aurora Mk-II in Reusable Space Research Milestone
Dawn Aerospace has successfully flown a thermal-infrared imaging payload developed by Arizona State University (ASU) aboard its reusable Aurora Mk-II suborbital spaceplane in a major step for rapid, affordable space research. The mission marked one of the first flights of a university-built planetary sensor in near-space conditions aboard a reusable vehicle, offering a new platform…
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MDA Space Introduces 49North, a Canadian Defense Business for Multi-Domain Missions
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, formally launched 49North, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space exclusively focused on delivering secure, multi-domain C4ISR* and mission-critical capabilities for Canada’s national defence priorities outside the space domain. Headquartered in Ottawa and building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence…
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SpaceX and MTN Partner to Deliver Government Satellite Communications for Defense Clients
MTN, the world-class network operator that delivers seamless, resilient connectivity wherever it’s needed, announced a landmark agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of its government satellite connectivity services. This agreement strategically positions MTN to deliver highly secure, mission-critical communications providing SpaceX’s advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem, which is purpose-built to meet…