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Rubin Observatory spots an asteroid that spins fast enough to set a record
An artist’s conception zeroes in on a main-belt asteroid called 2025 MN45, which makes a full rotation in less than two minutes. (Credit: NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory / NOIRLab / SLAC / AURA / P. Marenfeld) Astronomers say they’ve found an asteroid that spins faster than other space rocks of its size. The asteroid,…
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Aegis Aerospace Partners With United Semiconductors to Advance In-Space Semiconductor Manufacturing
Aegis Aerospace Inc., a leader in space and defense technology, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with United Semiconductors LLC to pioneer semiconductor manufacturing in space. This collaboration follows Aegis Aerospace’s recent grant agreement with the Texas Space Commission to develop an in-space manufacturing platform for advanced materials in low Earth orbit (LEO). “We are thrilled…
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Here are the launches and landings we’re most excited about in 2026
Last year delivered doses of drama and excitement in the space business, with a record number of launches, breathtaking vistas of other worlds, and a multitude of breakthroughs and setbacks. 2026 is shaping up to be another thrilling year in the cosmos. For the first time in more than 54 years, astronauts are training to…
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Sierra Space Announces Early Completion of First 9 Satellites for SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer
Sierra Space, a proven defense-tech company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced the completion of the first nine satellite structures, Plane 1 of the 18 total satellites Sierra Space is contracted to deliver for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TRK)…
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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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Mynaric Showcases Space Products for Laser Communications Networks
Mynaric, a provider of laser communication products for space and airborne networks, is highlighting the portfolio of space-qualified optical communications terminals designed to support high-throughput data links in space applications. Mynaric’s space products are engineered to enable high-capacity, low-latency communications in satellite constellations, inter-satellite links and ground-to-space connectivity for Earth observation, broadband services, defense and…
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CACI Awarded $212 Million US Space Force Contract for Enterprise Network Modernization
CACI International announced that it had received a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to deliver software-defined, enterprise-level network modernization for the U.S. Space Force. This task order provides reliable, secure, and modernized base area network (BAN) capabilities that scale with mission-critical demand. “CACI stands with America’s Guardians, delivering insights and keeping…
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Quectel Introduces New Antennas for Small Cell Deployments
Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, has launched three new small cell antennas, the YEMG493KPAM, YEMG298WBAM and YEMJ294JPAM. The new antennas provide versatile options for organisations that need small cell coverage that combines multiple connectivity technologies in a single antenna. “It’s great to further expand our comprehensive range of antennas with these new antennas,…
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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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Redwire Completes Payload Integration for Europe’s Upcoming Technology Demonstration Mission
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, announced it has successfully completed payload integrations for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Σyndeo-3 satellite mission. This marks a major milestone as the mission readies for launch in Q4 FY2026. The spacecraft was built and integrated at Redwire’s state-of-the-art facility in Kruibeke, Belgium. As…