Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has completed the acquisition of privately-held SEAKR Engineering LLC, a leading supplier of advanced space electronics. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, SEAKR Engineering reports into Raytheon Intelligence & Space, one of four RTX businesses. “Today’s growing space market demands greater innovation, technological expertise and ability to deliver to a […]
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Lockheed Martin Completes The USSF’s NGG Block 0 Satellite System Level CDR
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) conducted the system level Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (NGG) Block 0 space program. This marks another significant step toward the first NGG satellite launch in 2025. NGG is the USSF’s new, advanced space-based missile warning […]
CGI Aelected for GSA’s ASTRO Space + Development / Systems Integration Pools
CGI has been selected by the General Services Administration (GSA) for the multi-award ASTRO Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This 10-year award provides CGI the opportunity to compete for task orders with an unlimited ceiling value to research, develop, support, maintain and operate manned, unmanned and optionally manned platforms and robotics, such as satellites, launch vehicles and […]
UPDATE: International Space Station Threatened By Russian ASAT Test + Subsequent Debris — Plus — The SDA Decries This Deliberate, Unsafe Action
On Monday, November 15, the International Space Station (ISS) Flight Control team was notified of indications of a satellite breakup that may create sufficient debris to pose a conjunction threat to the station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement about the incident: “Earlier today, due to the debris generated by the destructive Russian […]
Arianespace, And Other Actors, Sign The Net Zero Space Agreement For Sustainable Space
At the fourth Paris Peace Forum, Arianespace became one of the first ten companies to sign the Net Zero Space charter, designed to reduce space debris by 2030 and foster more sustainable use of space for humanity. This agreement is the result of an international effort by many players in the space sector, including Eutelsat […]
SpaceFund Invests In Rhea Space + Their Autonomous Space Navigation Tech
SpaceFund Inc. has invested in the rapidly growing astrophysics start-up company Rhea Space Activity (RSA). SpaceFund’s capital injection into RSA will energize the company’s ongoing development of scientific and engineering infrastructure needed to create a holistic, world-leading Lunar Intelligence (LUNINT) capability as soon as 2024. This capability will yield a vital product for the commercial […]
Space Sector To Experience Increased Transactional Activity During Q3 2021 According To Quilty Analytics
A newly released report by global Satellite & Space sector analysts at Quilty Analytics LLC reveals increased transactional activity in the space sector during Q3 2021. Mergers and acquisitions set the pace for vibrant activity with a disclosed deal value of $5.1 billion while public offerings totaling $2.9 billion in gross proceeds and venture equity […]
Redwire Acquires Techshot
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has acquired Techshot, Inc., a leader in biotechnology in microgravity, bioprinting and on-orbit manufacturing needed for commercial space-based R&D. This acquisition aligns with Redwire’s growth strategy to leverage strategic investments to scale in-space manufacturing in LEO which will directly impact the sustainability of future human spaceflight and deliver optimized products for […]
UPDATE 1: Thales Alenia Space Built SES-17 + SYRACUSE 4A Satellites Successfully Launched By Arianespace
On Sunday, October 24, at 02:10 UTC, Ariane 5 lifted off from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) and successfully orbited two satellites built by Thales Alenia Space, those being SES-17, a telecommunications satellite operated by SES, and SYRACUSE 4A, a telecommunications satellite developed for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. With this 111th mission, […]
Rogue Space Completes Several Milestones, Including The Closing Of Their Initial Investment Round
Rogue Space Systems Corporation, a U.S. company developing a smart spacecraft program and planning to offer transport and in-space services to the growing space market, has closed their initial round of investment to support the development of their spacecraft programs. Rogue’s first generation of orbital servicing vehicles, (Orbots™) Laura, Charlie, Fred, and Bob, are all […]