Hundreds of space jobs will be created in Scotland following the approval of plans for Lockheed Martin to transfer its satellite launch operations to Shetland Space Centre by the UK […]
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ABL Space Systems tests launch vehicle stage
Small launch vehicle developer ABL Space Systems announced Oct. 22 that it has started a series of static-fire tests of the upper stage of its vehicle, putting the company on track for a first launch in 2021.
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Brazil looks abroad for small rockets seeking a little extra boost
Can Brazil draw small launch vehicle operators to Alcantara? Its space agency thinks so.
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Government’s role in the small launch market not quite black and white
The U.S. government, particularly the Defense Department, will play a decisive role in selecting which small launch providers stay in business.
Posted inCommercial
Small launch industry sees pandemic, government affecting market
Executives with several major small launch vehicle companies say both the economic repercussions of the pandemic and the growing interest by the U.S. government in such vehicles could reshape the industry.
Posted inCommercial
The small launch industry’s inflection point
From launch failures and financial setbacks to a pandemic and pitiless competition, an industry long buoyed by optimism is learning how unforgiving spaceflight can be.
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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Welcomes Three New Members
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is pleased to announce the addition of three new organizations to its membership. ABL Space Systems has joined as an Executive Member, and Spire Global and […]
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SpaceNews at SmallSat webinars: Replays
As part of our special coverage of this year’s virtual Small Satellite Conference, SpaceNews is doing daily webinars Aug. 3-6 to bring you live newsmaker interviews, panel discussions and reporter roundtables in order to help bring you the full SmallSat experience (minus the Aggie’s ice cream, unfortunately).
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British government finalizing launch regulations
The British government expects to soon release a comprehensive set of regulations that will enable companies to perform commercial launches from spaceports in the country.
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How the space sector is responding to the killing of George Floyd
Since late May, the space industry, like organizations and individuals around the world, has been responding to the Black Lives Matter movement and calls for racial justice.
