Tag: Defense
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Astrobotic Technology: Pioneering Lunar Exploration with Advanced Robotics
Astrobotic Technology, founded in 2007, has established itself as a pioneer in space robotics, specializing in lunar and planetary missions. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company was founded by Carnegie Mellon professor Red Whittaker with the vision of making space exploration more accessible and commercially viable. Astrobotic has become a key player in NASA’s Commercial…
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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Force Signs Agreement for Low Orbit Satellite Services
Eutelsat and France’s armed forces ministry have announced a landmark framework agreement on the occasion of the Paris Airshow. The agreement is the embodiment of the NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Sécurisés) program launched by the French Ministry of Defence, which aims to reinforce the current French military space communications model by combining military…
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Avio Advances Space Tech Innovation with Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes announced that Avio has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally transform the management of all its programs. As Avio deepens its focus on driving sustainability in the space sector, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables it to adopt automated, intelligent, and data-driven engineering and manufacturing processes that streamline and accelerate the development of technologically advanced…
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Redwire Space Acquires Edge Autonomy to Accelerate Global Defense Technology
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of Edge Autonomy Intermediate Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system technology. The strategic transaction was approved by Redwire shareholders on June 13. Transaction Highlights Transforms Redwire into a scaled and profitable…
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Millennium Space Delivers Pair of Space Vehicles to Launch Site for NASA’s TRACERS Mission
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivered two space vehicles for NASA‘s Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday, marking a key milestone in preparation for launch later this year. “Millennium is incredibly proud of our team and partners at the University of Iowa, Southwest Research Institute, and…
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Millennium Space Delivers Pair of Space Vehicles to Launch Site for NASA’s TRACERS Mission
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivered two space vehicles for NASA‘s Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday, marking a key milestone in preparation for launch later this year. “Millennium is incredibly proud of our team and partners at the University of Iowa, Southwest Research Institute, and…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures $27 Million Funding for Stellar Blu Portfolio
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that its Commercial Division secured $27 million for Gilat Stellar Blu’s ESA Terminal technology. Deliveries are expected primarily over the next 12 months. Gilat Stellar Blu’s compact, high-performance, multi-orbit ESA terminal, technology, products, and solutions are gaining traction across the aviation…
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NATO Partners with Planet for Advanced Daily Monitoring and Early Warning Capabilities
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced it was selected for a new seven-figure contract with NATO to deliver advanced daily monitoring and intelligence capabilities across the Alliance’s strategic areas of interest. This landmark partnership comes at a time of significant global change, where nations, particularly in…
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Velo3D and Vaya Space Sign $4 Million Deal to Advance Metal 3D Printing for Space Propulsion
Velo3D, a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) technology known for transforming aerospace and defense supply chains through world-class metal AM, announced a strategic partnership with Vaya Space, a breakthrough hybrid rocket company focused on space propulsion systems. The two companies have signed a $4 million, two-year Master Services Agreement (MSA) to collaborate on production and…
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Aethero Secures $8.4 Million to Advance Space-Grade Computing and Satellites
Aethero, a defense-focused startup building space-grade computers and autonomous satellite platforms, announced $8.4M in seed funding today. The company’s seed round is led by Kindred Ventures with participation from Neo, Giant Step, O’Shaughnessy Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. Aethero’s computing technology is unlocking a new era of on-orbit autonomy and connectivity, empowering the US and its…