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China unveils historic lunar sample exhibition in Beijing
For the first time, lunar samples collected from the Moon’s near and far sides are put on display together at an exhibition that opened Tuesday in Beijing. The exhibition at the National Museum of China is themed around China’s lunar exploration program over two decades and jointly hosted by the museum and the China National…
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Europe’s quest to finally land on Mars takes another turn
Oh, ExoMars, what a long, strange trip it has been. Are you ever going to go to space? The ExoMars mission represents Europe’s third attempt to land successfully on Mars, and at a cost of more than $1.3 billion. there is a lot riding on its success. But success is far from assured for a…
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Europe’s quest to finally land on Mars takes another turn
Oh, ExoMars, what a long, strange trip it has been. Are you ever going to go to space? The ExoMars mission represents Europe’s third attempt to land successfully on Mars, and at a cost of more than $1.3 billion. there is a lot riding on its success. But success is far from assured for a…
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Umbra Announces the Signing of CRADA with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company, announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Under this CRADA, Umbra gains access to NGA’s research insights to better align its capabilities with mission requirements, while NGA can leverage Umbra’s advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and RF data…
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GITAI Secures JAXA Contract to Develop Robotic Arm for Crewed Lunar Rover
GITAI, a U S-headquartered space robotics company, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the…
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Redwire Space Advancing Space Infrastructure and Mission-Critical Technologies
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Redwire Space is a leading provider of space infrastructure solutions and mission-critical technologies for commercial, civil, and national security applications. The company specializes in space manufacturing, power systems, avionics, and mission-enabling components. Redwire has established strong partnerships with NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and major aerospace…
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SpaceX launches Thursday night for Falcon 9 launch with 27 Starlink satellites
A stack of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites drifts away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage to conclude the Starlink 11-13 mission. Image: SpaceX Update April 3, 9:52 p.m. EDT: The Falcon 9 booster landed on the droneship. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket launch Thursday night after standing down on Tuesday due…
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HawkEye 360 Joins Space Force CIC for Space Domain Awareness
HawkEye 360, the global leader in signals intelligence data and data analytics, is proud to announce its participation in the US Space Forces Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC). This partnership reinforces HawkEye 360’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Space Force’s mission and strengthening national security through seamless and rapid operational collaboration. The CIC, operating…
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MDA Space to Acquire SatixFy for $193M, Bringing Satellite Chipsets In-House
MDA Space will acquire Israeli satellite tech company SatixFy Communications for $193 million under an agreement announced on Tuesday to boost its technology portfolio for satellite constellations. In 2023, MDA Space acquired SatixFy’s digital payload division for $40 million, but SatixFy retained its ASIC development and intellectual property. SatixFy’s technology is a key component of…
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Spire’s Growth Slows in 2024, Company Works to Close Maritime Sale
Spire Global grew revenue 13% in 2024, as it deals with “ongoing disruption” working to close a sale of its maritime business to data and analytics platform Kpler. Spire reported full-year financial results released March 31, reporting $110.4 million in revenue in 2024, up from $97.6 million the prior year. This is not in line…