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COMSO Targets Expanding Working Capital Fund and Determining CASR Funding
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — With various funding mechanisms in place to take advantage of commercial capabilities, Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Commercial Space Office (COMSO) is looking at expanding the Working Capital Fund to include more capabilities, and planning for how to budget the Commercial Space Augmentation Reserve (CASR). COMSO Director Col. Tim Trimailo spoke with…
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GITAI Launches Defense & Space Unit to Advance U S Contracting
GITAI USA, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company’s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA programs. Addressing U.S. Government Contracting Requirements…
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U S Space Force Selects L3Harris Technologies for Advanced Space Surveillance
L3Harris Technologies has received a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to sustain and modernise critical ground systems, which enable faster decision-making, earlier threat warning and sustained space superiority. The contract is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. Also Read: US Space Force Activates…
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KYOCERA AVX Introduces MIL-Qualified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors with DLA-QPL Approval
KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has expanded its rigorously tested and field-proven series of MIL-PRF-32535 base metal electrode (BME) NP0 multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) approved by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and included in its Qualified Products Database (QPD), adding…
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Rohde & Schwarz Adds Pulsar Signal Simulation Capabilities for Satellite Navigation Testing
Rohde & Schwarz announced new signal simulation capabilities supporting Pulsar, the next-generation satellite navigation service developed by Xona. The new functionality enables manufacturers to test Pulsar capabilities quickly in production settings using Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, providing an accessible pathway for validating and scaling devices with next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing. As demand grows…
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RTX’s Raytheon Demonstrates Event-Based Mid-Wave Infrared Camera
Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated a new event-based mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera that tracks high speed objects in real time while dramatically reducing processing and power demands. Unlike traditional cameras that capture full frames and rely on software to detect changes, event-based cameras track only pixel-level motion, producing a continuous stream of events. During…
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United Launch Alliance Advances Amazon Leo Constellation with Successful Leo 5 Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 5 mission for Amazon lifted off on April 4 at 1:46 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission demonstrates the strong partnership between ULA and Amazon to accurately and rapidly launch and deliver innovative solutions for global…
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China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft
China’s first 5-meter-diameter rocket module made of composite materials rolled off the production line on Saturday, becoming the largest composite section ever made domestically for any reusable launch vehicle. Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology in Beijing, the product marks a major manufacturing technical breakthrough, the academy said in a statement, adding…
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Archangel Lightworks Secures £10M+ Investment to Advance Laser Communications Technology
Archangel Lightworks, a laser communications company, has successfully closed over £10 million of investment in a round led by Santander Alternative Investments, with participation from National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), Blackfinch Ventures, Oxford Capital, Lycka Limited and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). Archangel Lightworks is building a global high-speed data infrastructure to connect networks in…
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Kepler Communications Selected as Prime Contractor for ESA HydRON Element 3
Kepler Communications Inc. announced it has been selected as prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High-throughput Optical Network (HydRON) project. HydRON, within ESA’s Optical and Quantum Communications – Scylight program, will develop a high-throughput optical network enabling secure, real-time data transport across multiple orbits and between space and…