Tag: Launch Operations
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PLD Space Invests €35 Million in Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre
PLD Space has announced plans to invest €35 million ($40.8 million) in the development of its launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou, French Guiana. The investment will be carried out between 2025 and 2026 and is intended to support the company’s upcoming Miura 5 launch vehicle program. First Private Operator at…
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NASA Taps Brian Hughes for Senior Launch Operations Role at KSC
Who is Brian Hughes and why does his NASA appointment matter? NASA has appointed Brian Hughes as senior director of launch operations at Kennedy Space Center, a position that will oversee the agency’s $3.9 billion launch infrastructure portfolio during a critical expansion phase. Hughes will report directly to NASA Headquarters in Washington while managing operational…