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Lockheed Martin Space Segment Leads Company in Growth in 2023
Lockheed Martin’s Space segment had a strong 2023, leading the company in growth with a 9% sales increase year-over-year. Strategic and missile defense programs and national security space programs led the growth. However, United Launch Alliance reported 80% lower equity earnings compared to 2022. The Space segment posted net sales of $12.6 billion in 2023,…
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Tianzhou-6 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere after completing mission
China’s Tianzhou-6 cargo craft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 8:37 p.m. (Beijing Time) Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Most of the spacecraft’s components burned up during the re-entry, and a small amount of its debris fell into the scheduled safe waters. The Tianzhou-6 separated from the orbiting Tiangong space…
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Shenzhou-16 taikonauts meet press after return from space
The three taikonauts from China’s Shenzhou-16 crewed mission made their first public appearance in Beijing on Friday, 80 days subsequent to their return from space. The Shenzhou-16 spaceship was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 30, 2023, carrying three crew members: Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao. They stayed in orbit…
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Will 2024 Be a Year of Rocket Debuts?
Ten years ago, governments around the globe forecast a broad swath of new rockets would be in service by now. No one would have predicted that SpaceX would dominate the global launch market, and become the de facto provider for satellite operators looking for an assured ride to space. This year, three new heavy launch…
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AT&T, Google, and Vodafone Make Strategic Investments in AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, announced a strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone and aggregate new financing of up to $206.5 million in gross proceeds. In addition to the $155 million strategic investment, the company also plans to draw up to…
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Former Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart on the Milestones, Hopes, and Heartbreaks of Virgin Orbit’s Journey
In 2017, Dan Hart left his 34-year career at Boeing to embark on a new adventure as CEO of Virgin Orbit. Working for Richard Branson’s startup was the opportunity of a lifetime during the heyday of new space, and the company enjoyed a string of successes before the company filed for bankruptcy in April 2023.…
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Archer Aviation to Partner with NASA to Boost AAM Market
Archer Aviation has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA as they look to boost the nascent advanced air mobility (AAM) market. The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for AAM and space applications. The two organizations announced the collaboration Jan. 22. Archer…
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Archer Aviation to Partner with NASA to Boost AAM Market
Archer Aviation has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA as they look to boost the nascent advanced air mobility (AAM) market. The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for AAM and space applications. The two organizations announced the collaboration Jan. 22. Archer…
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WRC-27: A Three-Course Meal from a Very Slow Kitchen
The agenda for the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) features numerous intriguing items. But, if I were asked to pick a few for a three-course meal from the 19 on offer, these would be my choices: Starter – IMT Although the WRC menu is usually full of satellite dishes (please forgive me for this joke),…
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Shadows and Light
SpaceX continues to cast a giant shadow over the industry with its dominance. As well its hold on the launch market, Starlink continues to strike eye-catching deals, that previously would have been seen as the domain of big, traditional operators. The latest one sees John Deere choose to partner with Starlink as it looks to…