Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has shipped the CENTAURI-5 satellite to Cape Canaveral in preparation for the SpaceX Transporter-5 launch. The CENTAURI-5 spacecraft is part of a constellation commissioned by Fleet Space Technologies to deliver global connectivity solutions specifically designed for the energy, utilities and resource industries. Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital Corporation, designed and […]
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Vaya Space Names A New CEO
Vaya Space, Inc. has announced that Brent David Willis has joined their company as Chief Executive Officer, replacing CEO Grant Begley, who will continue with the firm as a member of the Board of Directors. Selected as CEO Innovator of the Year in 2021 by the Golden Bridge Business Awards, one of the preeminent global […]
Velo3D Additive Mfg. Solution Now In Use By Lockheed Martin’s Space Division
Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD) has disclosed that Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is using the company’s end-to-end additive manufacturing solution for its Additive Design & Manufacturing Center, which pilots new additive manufacturing technologies for production deployments in Lockheed Martin’s Space division. Velo3D was selected for its advanced quality assurance capabilities made possible through its Assure software, […]
Company Co-Founder Joins Start-Up Reflex Aerospace
Christian Lindener, formerly responsible for Innovation and Company Building at Airbus, has left the company to become an entrepreneur and bring satellites to market in record time with Reflex Aerospace. Christian joined Reflex Aerospace as co-founder at the start of April. Reflex Aerospace is a Berlin and Munich-based, new space start-up that aims to transform […]
Lockheed Martin Space Partners With SWISSto12 + CAES for Advanced 3D-Printed Phased Array Antennas
SWISSto12 and the firm’s US-based partner, CAES (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions), have been selected by Lockheed Martin’s Space business to develop advanced, 3D printed, phased array antennas for upcoming satellite missions. SWISSto12 and CAES have partnered to bring additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology to the United States aerospace and defense manufacturers. The company’s expertise, […]
Relativity Space Announced the Qualification for Their Terran 1 Rocket.
Terran 1’s interstage was successfully removed from the test stand, completing its structural ATP test, which finalizes all full-scale structural testing of Relativity’s first flight vehicle. Achieving this turning point proves that Relativity’s 3D printed rocket structure is ready to face flight loads. We’ll continue sharing testing updates Recent Terran 1 Milestone Momentum — January 2022:Finished internal precision cleaning […]
Constellation Of World’s First Fully 3D Printed Smallsats To Be Developed + Launched By Fleet Space
Fleet Space Technologies has announced their future strategy, led by the development of a new constellation of 3D-printed smallsats named Alpha, with the first satellites ready for launch in 12 months. This constellation will reside alongside the existing Centauri constellation. Fleet Space will be able to expand its coverage reach and provide down to sub-second […]
A Rocket Lab Reveal: The Neutron Rocket + The Hungry Hippo
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) has revealed new details about their next generation Neutron launch vehicle. This advanced, 8-ton, payload class Neutron launch vehicle is designed to transform space access by delivering reliable and cost-effective launch services for satellite mega-constellations, deep space missions and human spaceflight. During a live streamed Neutron update, Rocket Lab founder […]
High-Accuracy 3D Laser Scanning Service For Teleport Antennas
Hiltron Communications, a globally active satellite system integrator, manufacturer and distributor, is introducing a service allowing 3D laser scanning and evaluation of teleport antennas. Based on technology developed by Hiltron’s subsidiary partner, ESA Microwave GmbH, this new resource allows reflectors of practically any size to be measured quickly and accurately. “Satellite teleports have massively expanded […]
Infusion Of Millions$$$ By Relativity Space To Scale Terran R Rocket Production
Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket and build the largest metal 3D printers in the world, has closed a $650 million Series E equity funding round. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with participation from investors including Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, […]