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Isaacman Reiterates Support for Artemis and Independence From Musk in Second Confirmation Hearing
Jared Isaacman faced a second confirmation hearing for the role of NASA administrator on Wednesday, reiterating his support for the Artemis program and competition among commercial companies for government programs, and emphasizing his independence from Elon Musk. President Trump re-nominated Isaacman to lead NASA last month after pulling back his nomination in June amid a…
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Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems Merge to Scale Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
Two aerospace suppliers, Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems, are merging to create greater scale as a supplier of precision hardware and systems for aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, launch vehicles, and missile defense. Both companies are privately held by Greenbriar Equity Group and will now operate as a combined company known as Applied Aerospace & Defense. The…
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This Chinese company could become the country’s first to land a reusable rocket
There’s a race in China among several companies vying to become the next to launch and land an orbital-class rocket, and the starting gun could go off as soon as tonight. LandSpace, one of several maturing Chinese rocket startups, is about to launch the first flight of its medium-lift Zhuque-3 rocket. Liftoff could happen around…
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Isaacman hearing overviews bold vision for NASA
In an encore performance before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman urged lawmakers to act swiftly on his nomination as NASA’s next administrator. The hearing, marking his second appearance before the panel this year, delved into critical topics from the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to the…
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Shield AI Targets Space Domain with Sedaro Deal
Sedaro has inked a deal to use Shield AI’s Hivemind Pilot as its preferred autonomy software for on-orbit demonstrations. Intriguingly, the partnership marks Shield AI’s deliberate expansion into the space domain. It aims to bring resilient, edge-based autonomy to satellites delivering critical infrastructure and national defense capabilities. The two companies announced the partnership, Dec. 3.…
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Jared Isaacman makes second appeal for NASA administrator position
Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next administrator of NASA, appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Image: NASA/Bill Ingalls Jared Isaacman is set to appear before lawmakers once again for a hearing to become NASA’s next…
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Edge Aerospace Develops Data Processing Units & OBCs for Advanced Satellite Missions
Edge Aerospace, active in both the United States and Luxembourg, is positioning itself as a frontrunner in space-grade computing solutions. The firm develops rugged, high-performance data processing units (DPUs) and on-board computers aimed at enabling real-time data processing, edge AI and advanced networked operations aboard satellites and spacecraft. On-Board Data Processing for Modern Space Missions…
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PLD Space Unveils Fully Integrated MIURA 5 Model Ahead of 2026 Orbital Debut
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has unveiled the first fully integrated MIURA 5 unit, the Qualification Model 1 (QM1), marking a decisive step forward in the orbital launcher validation campaign. This unit will enable the completion of full rocket subsystem testing, such as the first and second stages, under real conditions, to minimise…
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Isar Aerospace and ESA Sign Contract to Launch Mission Under the EU Horizon Program
Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch the ΣYNDEO-3 mission under the European Union’s In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation Programme (IOD/IOV). The launch will be carried out from Isar Aerospace’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway from Q4 2026. “Our launch manifest is filling rapidly, as…