Space Machines Company and Orbit Fab are combining their expertise to advance in-space servicing capabilities and to establish a sustainable space ecosystem. This partnership joins together innovative technologies, most notably the […]
In-Space Servicing
Space Systems Command (SSC) awards project to Astroscale U.S.
The $25.5 million Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) prototyping project has been awarded to Astroscale U.S. Incorporated. Space Systems Command (SSC) released the SML Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) through […]
ESA moves ahead with In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions
In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) refers to extending the life or functionalities of spacecraft that are already on-orbit — this can be accomplished by performing maintenance, adjusting a spacecraft’s orbit, changing the […]
Benchmark Space Systems fires up metal plasma + bi-prop thruster production + realigns executive team
Benchmark Space Systems has signed contracts for nearly two dozen, new, electric metal plasma thrusters (MPTs), with some set to play a key role in upcoming, unnamed, in-space servicing, assembly […]
SpaceWERX awards 124 Orbital Prime contracts
Recently, the SpaceWERX Orbital Prime program awarded 124 Phase 1 contracts from June 15 to September 22, 2022, each with a five-month term valued at $250,000. Orbital Prime, which is […]
Arianespace + Space Machines sign an MoU for OTV future cooperation
Arianespace and Space Machines Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to define the terms and conditions of possible future cooperation. Arianespace works on several opportunities with customers looking […]