Tag: United States
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Eric Schmidt-Backed Group Plans New Telescope Network Spanning Space and Earth
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is moving into space science, announcing plans to fund and build a new global network of telescopes designed to operate faster and at lower cost than traditional government-led observatories. Schmidt said on Wednesday that Schmidt Sciences, one of his philanthropic organisations, will develop the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory…
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TransDigm to Acquire Stellant Systems for $960 Million in Cash
U.S. aerospace components maker TransDigm Group said it has agreed to acquire Stellant Systems, a manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave amplification products, in an all-cash transaction valued at $960 million, expanding its exposure to space and defence electronics. TransDigm announced the definitive agreement on Dec. 31, saying the acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory…
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U.S. Space Force Awards Rhea Space Contract to Advance Autonomous Satellite Navigation
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rhea Space Activity Inc. (RSA) a contract to further develop its autonomous navigation software, AutoNav, as part of a project aimed at improving satellite maneuverability and resilience in contested space environments. The project, known as VANGUARD—short for Vision-based Autonomous Navigation and Guidance for Unassisted Approach, Rendezvous, and Deployment—was selected…