Small launch startup ABL Space Systems announced May 17 it was selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to launch a military payload.
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Arqit raising $400 million with a SPAC to launch quantum encryption satellites in 2023
British quantum technology encryption startup Arqit is raising $400 million in the space industry’s latest SPAC deal, supporting the launch and construction of two satellites in 2023 to protect against growing hacking threats.
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Technology race against China a key concern for Pentagon acquisition nominee
Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, was nominated by President Biden to serve as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed | Space offers a higher perspective on our Earthbound problems
Critics would be wise to recognize that the solutions to big problems are rarely found inside the box and solving our problems right here on Earth will require the higher perspective of space.
Posted inCommercial
FCC proposes to allocate spectrum for commercial launches
The Federal Communications Commission will take up a long-awaited proposal at its next meeting to set aside a spectrum band for commercial launches.
Posted inCommercial
Launcher opens California facility to develop small launch vehicle
Small launch vehicle company Launcher has moved across the country to California as it takes its next steps in the development of its rocket.
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Satellite veterans warn of space SPAC downside
The frenzy of activity swirling around SPACs is pushing space into a new era of risk-taking, according to two satellite industry veterans.
Posted inLaunch
SpaceX bid on launch of NASA cubesat mission
A NASA competition to launch a cluster of cubesats attracted a bid from SpaceX, who appeared to offer a vehicle other than its current Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy.
Posted inCommercial
Relativity Space wins U.S. military contract for 2023 launch
Relativity Space was selected to launch a small U.S. military payload to orbit in 2023 using a 3D-printed rocket.
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Astra’s 100-year plan: Q&A with CEO Chris Kemp
Astra, the once-stealthy launch startup, is about to go public via a SPAC. CEO Chris Kemp discusses the merger, plans for ramping up launch activity and how it will compete against both small and large launch providers.
