Month: September 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–BlueHalo recently hosted U.S. Space Force officials and federal legislative leaders for a successful milestone demonstration of its BADGER system, a multi-band, deployable ground terminal that enables resilient satellite communication. This critical benchmark comes one year into development of the $1.4B Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program announced by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office…

Mesh-based Zero Trust Solution to Secure Distributed Cyber Physical Environments From Ground to Space PALO ALTO, Calif. — Xage Security Gov, the zero trust real-world cybersecurity company, announced it received a $17 million contract awarded by U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) to offer its zero trust access control and data protection across SSC’s current and…

With completion of fifth successful structural test of revolutionary space station technology, Sierra Space ushers in the commercialization of Low Earth Orbit with significant cost savings for operating on-orbit LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Sierra Space, a leading, pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today announced it completed a…

Mahia, New Zealand – Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), today experienced an issue during the launch of the Company’s 41st mission. Following lift-off from Launch Complex 1, the rocket successfully completed a first stage burn and stage separation as planned, before an issue was experienced at around T+ 2 minutes and…

By Daniel Hnatt NEW YORK — In The Six, author Loren Grush seamlessly weaved the women and events that established the foundation of inclusion and equality within NASA into her storyline, reinforcing the integral importance of every setback and accomplishment these women faced.  Grush portrayed the plight of the initial six women accepted into the…

Firefly’s Alpha vehicle will provide three dedicated launches in support of L3Harris’ Space Business CEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 5, 2023 — Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed a multi-launch agreement with L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX] for three dedicated launches on Firefly’s Alpha vehicle in 2026. The agreement further positions Firefly as the…

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Four astronauts ended a six-month science expedition onboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the successful splashdown of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft off the coast of Florida early Monday morning. During their time in space, the crew members worked on dozens of research investigations and technology demonstration projects that were sponsored by…

IDIQ Contract to Develop Systems and Related Platforms for the Warfighter, While Introducing High-Confidence Programs DENVER, Aug. 28, 2023 — Voyager Space (Voyager), a global aerospace leader has been awarded a $900,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Architecture and Integration Directorate (AFLCMC/XA) for yielding cost-effective warfighting capabilities. This award is through Valley Tech…

DENVER, Aug. 30, 2023 — York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced the C-level appointment of Dev Rudra as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer. A global executive with a stellar track record, Rudra brings over 25 years of expertise, having held leadership roles of increasing scope…

VIENNA, Va. — Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced it was awarded a $4.6 million, 12-month contract by NASA on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to participate in NOAA’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase-A study. “We’re…