Tag: Propulsion Systems
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GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin Demonstrate Liquid-Fueled Rotating Detonation Ramjet for Hypersonic Missiles
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin completed a series of engine tests demonstrating the viability of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet for use in hypersonic missiles, the first initiative between the companies under a broader joint technology development arrangement. This fuel-efficient rotating detonation ramjet promises to fly missiles faster including at hypersonic speeds and farther while…
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Sitael Provides Electric Propulsion Capabilities Supporting Efficient Space Missions
Sitael, an Italian space company specializing in advanced satellite systems and in-orbit technologies, highlights the electric propulsion portfolio, which is already deployed and supporting a range of institutional, commercial and scientific space missions. The company’s electric propulsion solutions are designed to address the growing demand for efficient orbit control, station keeping and maneuvering across small…
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Momentus Expands Space Services Portfolio with In-Space Transportation and Mission Support Solutions
Momentus, a provider of in-space transportation and mission support services, highlights the expanded portfolio of space services designed to support satellite operators, government agencies, scientific missions and commercial space ventures. With flexible, cost-effective and mission-adaptable in-space transportation, Momentus delivers solutions that enable spacecraft deployment, orbital logistics and payload delivery across a range of orbital regimes.…
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Dawn Aerospace Advances GEO Technologies in European Union’s GEOryder Program
Dawn Aerospace has reached important technical milestones under the European Commission–funded GEOryder programme, supporting the development of robust, next-generation propulsion systems designed for long-duration operations in the geostationary (GEO) environment. Recent work within the programme has focused on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) qualification and radiation-tolerance testing, both critical steps in ensuring reliable performance under…
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Pentagon Awards Karman Unit $5M Contract to Expand Rocket Motor Nozzle Production
Karman Space & Defense, a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for launch vehicle, satellite, spacecraft, missile defense, hypersonic and UAS customers, announced its Systima facility in Mukilteo, WA received $5.0 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding from the U.S. Department of War on October 20,…
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Starfighters Space Demonstrates Commercial Supersonic Flight in GE Aerospace Test Program
Starfighters Space, the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, announced that it recently completed a successful supersonic flight test campaign for GE Aerospace, in which a Starfighters aircraft carried and flew an advanced propulsion test vehicle multiple times at supersonic speeds. This successfully completed campaign highlights…
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AE Industrial to Acquire Majority Stake in L3Harris’ Space Propulsion & Power Business
AE Industrial Partners, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to aerospace and national and economic security, announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in the Space Propulsion and Power Systems business of L3Harris Technologies. The transaction encompasses business units across five locations in the U.S., which have developed the…
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OHB Sweden Secures Contract to Supply Electric Propulsion Systems for SWISSto12’s HummingSat Platform
OHB Sweden announced that it has secured a major contract from SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and leading manufacturers of advanced satellite systems and radiofrequency (RF) products. Under the contract, OHB Sweden will deliver six advanced electric propulsion (EP) systems for the innovative HummingSat platform – the world’s first commercial SmallSat for geostationary…
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Karman Space & Defense Showcases Space Capabilities with Propulsion Systems and Payload Deployment
Karman Space & Defense is showcasing the expanding portfolio of spaceflight capabilities, underscoring the role as a key supplier of propulsion systems, payload protection hardware and structural assemblies for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Through a combination of in-house engineering, advanced manufacturing and flight-proven designs, Karman supports commercial, civil and defense space missions from launch through…
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Astrobotic Receives USD 17.5M to Drive Innovation in Reusable Rocket Systems
Astrobotic announced that it has secured three contracts totaling $17.5 million to advance the next generation of its reusable rocket systems. The awards will accelerate the development of both its Xodiac and Xogdor platforms, with three distinct vehicles in development. Together, these vehicles will strengthen suborbital flight test capabilities and expand access to high-frequency, low-cost,…