Tag: Aerospace Manufacturing
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Gilmour Space, Hypersonix Partner on Australian Hypersonic Flight-Test Capability
Gilmour Space Technologies and Hypersonix signed an agreement in Canberra on September 8, 2026, to develop a sovereign Australian hypersonic flight-test capability for domestic, allied and commercial customers. The partnership combines Gilmour Space’s rocket propulsion, launch, mission integration and flight-test operations with Hypersonix’s scramjet engines and autonomous hypersonic aircraft. The two Queensland-based companies intend to…
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How China Is Expanding Space Product Manufacturing Capacity: Inside the Smart Factory Upgrade at the Shanghai Institute of Spaceflight Control Technology
China’s satellite manufacturing capacity is expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid development of commercial spaceflight and large-scale constellation deployment. But how are Chinese space manufacturers increasing output while maintaining the stringent quality standards required for orbital missions? A look inside this upgraded smart factory reveals how digital twins, AI-powered inspection, flexible production…
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OHB Launches €510 Million Share Offering to Fund Expansion and Strategic Investments
German aerospace and satellite manufacturer OHB has priced a previously announced share offering aimed at raising up to €510.7 million ($585.8 million) to support expansion plans across its space and technology businesses. The company said it will issue up to 1.7 million new shares at a subscription price of €300 per share as part of…
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Applied Aerospace & Defense Raises $650 Million in NYSE Debut
Applied Aerospace & Defense began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday after launching an initial public offering of 32.5 million shares designed to raise approximately $650 million. The company was formed through the merger of aerospace suppliers Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems, which were both previously owned by private equity firm Greenbriar…
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Avio Secures $65M U.S. Contract for Solid Rocket Motor Development
Avio announced on 6 March that it has secured a $65 million contract from Defense Systems and Solutions for the development, qualification and initial production of solid rocket motors for air defence applications. Defense Systems and Solutions is a joint venture between Yulista Integrated Solutions and Science and Engineering Services. The contract covers a three-year…
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CesiumAstro Raises $470 Million to Expand Satellite Manufacturing and Product Development
Aerospace startup CesiumAstro said on Monday it has raised $470 million to finance manufacturing expansion and product development as demand grows for components used in low-Earth orbit satellite constellations. More than half of the funding came from an equity round led by Trousdale Ventures, with participation from Airbus Ventures, the Development Bank of Japan, and…