OroraTech raises 25 million euros for satellite wildfire detection system Original Publication Date: 2024-10-15 09:54 Munich-based startup OroraTech has raised 25 million euros ($27.3 million) OroraTech is developing a constellation of small satellites equipped with thermal cameras. The company ...

Boeing plans more commercial crew charges Original Publication Date: 2024-10-12 07:29 Boeing expects to report pre-tax earnings charges of $2 billion on four programs. Of that $2 billion, $1.6 billion will be charged against two military aircraft programs. $400 million will be charged for ...

China launches new set of classified Yaogan-43 satellites Original Publication Date: 2024-09-03 09:53 China launches second group of classified Yaogan-43 satellites. Long March 4B rocket lifted off from inland Xichang Satellite Launch Center, southwest China. No details regarding the satellites ...

Orbex working towards 2025 first launch Original Publication Date: 2024-08-18 23:05 Orbex is developing a small launch vehicle for smallsats in constellations. Chief executive Phil Chambers said the company is shooting for a 2025 launch. He said Orbex still plans to focus on the small end of ...

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 ...

NASA retaining plans to select a single Artemis lunar rover Original Publication Date: 2024-08-02 21:57 NASA awarded feasibility study contracts to three companies for the first phase of its Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Services contract. The company will be able to offer the rover to other ...

Astroscale shares soar in Tokyo stock market debut Original Publication Date: 2024-06-06 04:28 Astroscale started trading on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market at 850 yen ($5.46) per share. Company announced plans May 1 to go public, offering 20.8 million shares. Astroscale developing systems ...

AI startup Wallaroo tapped to help Space Force operationalize machine learning Original Publication Date: 2024-05-30 10:00 Wallaroo.AI will participate in the U.S. Space Force’s TAP (Tools, Applications & Processing) Lab accelerator program. The accelerator is focused on the use of commercial ...

European space consultancies merge to form Novaspace Original Publication Date: 2024-04-06 01:18 Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners announced merger plans April 5. The combined group will be called Novaspace. Euroconsult has offices in France, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia. SpaceTec ...

Stratolaunch performs first powered Talon flight Original Publication Date: 2024-03-09 23:52 Stratolaunch's Talon vehicle reaches "high supersonic" Speeds in uncrewed test. The company's next vehicle, TA-2, is its first reusable hypersonic vehicle. TA-1, an expendable vehicle, was not ...