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December 27, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensing



Boston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. In their technical paper titled "Sensing in Space" Plextek showcases groundbreaking mmWave radar technology, designed to improve the safety and reliability of future space and satellite missions. ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen development
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Improving precision landing of reusable rockets
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
Powered descent guidance (PDG) plays a critical role in enabling reusable rockets to achieve precise landings on Earth. Unlike lunar or planetary landings, endoatmospheric PDG must contend with comp ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab closes record year with successful Synspective satellite deployment
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the successful deployment of a satellite for Synspective, marking the company's 16th mission of 2024 and closing a record-breaking year with a 60% i ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly Aerospace
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Fit for service Themis reusable rocket stage reaches key development milestone
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
In December 2024, Europe's Themis reusable rocket first-stage demonstrator successfully completed a critical 'full fit-check' at ArianeGroup's Les Mureaux facility in France. This significant ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's Spaceport
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 23, 2024
Shortly after midnight on Monday, SpaceX launched a new round of 21 Starlink satellites into lower Earth orbit, 13 of which can contact cell phones directly. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Vast and SpaceX to launch two human spaceflight missions to ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Vast has announced an agreement with SpaceX to conduct two human spaceflight missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The missions, dep ... more

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SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Spa ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
First integration of European reusable stage demonstrator Themis
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
ArianeGroup has successfully completed the initial mechanical integration of Themis, the European reusable launcher first stage demonstrator, at its Les Mureaux facility in France. Standing 28 ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Huthis claim new attacks on Israel after strikes hit Yemen airport
Sanaa (AFP) Dec 27, 2024
Yemeni rebels claimed a strike against the airport in Israel's commercial hub of Tel Aviv on Friday, after Israeli air strikes hit rebel-held Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Kremlin says will not comment on plane crash until probe completed
Moscow (AFP) Dec 27, 2024
The Kremlin on Friday declined to comment on an Azerbaijani plane which crashed until a probe had been completed, after reports it was shot at by a Russian air defence missile. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
XBow Systems expands defense contract for hypersonic solid rocket motors
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a key innovator in solid rocket motor (SRM) production and defense technology, has announced an expansion of its U.S. Department of Defense contract to supply large SRMs ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust ... more
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MILTECH
Software-driven smart munitions reshape tactical drone operations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
XTEND, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomy and tactical drone solutions, has secured an $8.8 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense's Irregular Warfare Technical Support Director ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Investigators want to know: Did Russian air defenses down Azerbaijan Airlines jet?
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 26, 2024
Increasing analysis suggests Russian air defenses might have downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, which crashed in a ball of fire near Aktau,Kazakhstan on Wednesday morning, killing 38 of 67 passengers and crew. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's CERES 1 rocket launches satellites from sea
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully conducted its fourth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday. According to the company, the rocket ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
IRIS2 contract signed to strengthen Europe's space connectivity and security
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have formally partnered with SpaceRISE, a consortium led by Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, to deliver and operate the Infrastructure fo ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellation
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed communications for EU governments, businesses, and citizens, will soon enter development fo ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Yemen rebels claim ballistic missile attack on Israel
Sanaa (AFP) Dec 25, 2024
Yemen's Huthi rebels said Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile at central Israel, with Israeli forces saying they intercepted the attack. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Romania says no violation of airspace by Russian missile
Bucharest (AFP) Dec 25, 2024
NATO member Romania said Wednesday it had not detected any Russian missile passing through its airspace to target Ukraine as claimed by Kyiv. ... more
UAV NEWS
Mystery drones won't interfere with Santa's work: US tracker
Washington (AFP) Dec 25, 2024
Santa Claus has no need to worry about recent mystery drone sightings over New Jersey, a US Air Force general said Tuesday, as an annual tradition of "tracking" Saint Nick swung into action. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Netanyahu says ordered Israeli forces to 'destroy Huthi infrastructure'
Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 23, 2024
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that he had ordered the country's military to destroy the infrastructure of Iran-backed Huthi rebels, after the Yemeni group fired missiles at Israel last week. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Philippines rejects China's criticism of US missile plan
Manila (AFP) Dec 24, 2024
The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs. ... more
UAV NEWS
Skydweller Aero advances autonomous maritime patrol aircraft testing with military payloads
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Skydweller Aero Inc., a global leader in uncrewed solar aircraft and Perpetual Flight systems, continues its rigorous Autonomous Maritime Patrol Aircraft (AMPA) flight tests. The Skydweller unmanned ... more
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
SpaceRISE to develop and operate Europe's IRIS2 connectivity network under new EU contract
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
SES S.A. has announced that the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, has secured the Concession Contract with the European Commission to design, deploy, and manage the IRIS2 sovereign connectivity syst ... more
GPS NEWS
SpaceX launches Space Force Rapid Response Trailblazer
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
US Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) successfully executed a critical Rapid Response Trailblazer (RRT) mission in partnership with SpaceX. A Falcon 9 rocket ... more
AEROSPACE
Houthis take credit for downing American plane after CENTCOM alleges friendly fire
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2024
Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, better known as the Houthis, has taken credit for the downing of an American military plane after the U.S. Central Command said it was shot in a friendly fire incident. ... more
UAV NEWS
Sikorsky to showcase autonomous flight capabilities for marine corps
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), has been tapped by the U.S. Marine Corps to showcase the capabilities and operational readiness of its MATRIX flight autonomy system. The demonstratio ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Lockheed Martin demonstrates missile defense capability for Guam in key test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), has successfully conducted the Flight Experiment Mission (FEM)-02, demonstrating a critical advancement in missile defense ca ... more
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