Space News for Thursday, August 15, 2024

Redwire to acquire satellite manufacturer Hera Systems, bolstering defense portfolio Original Publication Date: 2024-08-14 22:31 Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure company, announced Aug. 14 it plans to acquire Hera Systems. Hera Systems is a manufacturer of small satellites focused on ...

Space News for Saturday, March 30, 2024

SKY Perfect JSAT hunting for more early-stage space opportunities Original Publication Date: 2024-03-29 21:17 SKY Perfect JSAT intends to invest around $66 million in space-related startups. The investment plan is part of a broader commitment announced in 2022. The operator has provided ...

Space News for Thursday, February 15, 2024

Falcon 9 launches first Intuitive Machines lunar lander Original Publication Date: 2024-02-15 06:54 SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off at 1:05 a.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 39A. The rocket’s upper stage deployed the Nova-C lander, called Odysseus. The lander will arrive at the moon on Feb. 21, going ...

Space News for Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Lynk Global finalizes SPAC merger deal Original Publication Date: 2024-02-06 02:47 Lynk Global has agreed to a merger that would raise money for the direct-to-smartphone operator. The deal with Slam Corp., a publicly traded shell company led by Alex Rodriguez, values Lynk at $800 million. Lynk ...

Space News for Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Intuitive Machines planning up to three lunar lander missions in 2024 Original Publication Date: 2023-11-14 08:44 Intuitive Machines says it's planning for up to three lunar lander launches in 2024. Company confirmed it is working towards a Jan. 12 launch of its IM-1 mission. Intuitive Machines ...

Space News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Intuitive Machines sets mid-November launch date for first lunar lander Original Publication Date: 2023-08-15 02:08 Intuitive Machines offers clearer projection of when its first lunar lander mission will launch. Company also gives cloudier forecast of its finances. IM-1 lunar lander mission is ...

Space News for Saturday, May 13, 2023

Space Development Agency issues draft solicitation for 100 satellites Original Publication Date: 2023-05-12 22:10 The Space Development Agency is building a military constellation in low Earth orbit. The agency laid out its requirements for 100 “Alpha” satellites in a draft solicitation. The ...