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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture

Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million as it revises its lunar rover designs to align with NASA’s updated Artemis architecture. The funding underscores how quickly commercial surface-mobility developers are being forced to adapt to changing program requirements as Artemis evolves.

2026-05-07T18:55:38.949080-07:00

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Tianzhou-9 undocks as China ramps Tiangong cargo-and-crew operations; new freighter designs aim to boost reusability

2026-05-07T14:09:13.048926-07:00

Space Intel Report

MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

2026-05-07T12:43:11.745002-07:00

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HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year

2026-05-07T13:25:37.705880-07:00

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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million as it revises its lunar rover designs to align with NASA’s updated Artemis architecture. The funding underscores how quickly commercial surface-mobility developers are being forced to adapt to changing program requirements as Artemis evolves.

2026-05-07T18:55:38.949080-07:00

Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture

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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to accelerate NASA Artemis lunar rover development Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million to speed up development of a next-generation moon rover aimed at NASA Artemis missions. The funding underscores investor confidence in commercial lunar surface mobility as NASA refines its cadence for uncrewed lunar landings and payload delivery infrastructure.

2026-05-07T18:55:38.949080-07:00

Lunar Outpost raises $30M to accelerate NASA Artemis lunar rover development

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Rocket Lab locks in five Neutron launches via block sale to a “secret customer” as Neutron heads toward a late-2026 debut Rocket Lab has announced a block sale covering five Neutron rocket launches plus three Electron flights to a confidential customer. The deal adds to Rocket Lab’s launch commitments while the company continues to target a late-2026 debut for Neutron.

2026-05-07T15:54:17.626320-07:00

Rocket Lab locks in five Neutron launches via block sale to a “secret customer” as Neutron heads toward a late-2026 debut

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Rocket Lab, with Raytheon, tapped for U.S. Space Force Space Based Interceptor demo under Golden Dome Rocket Lab says it has been selected, in partnership with Raytheon, to demonstrate “advanced capabilities” for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program. The Pentagon-related award is tied to the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative and an accelerating push to broaden hypersonic testing.

2026-05-07T15:27:26.182649-07:00

Rocket Lab, with Raytheon, tapped for U.S. Space Force Space Based Interceptor demo under Golden Dome

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Tianzhou-9 undocks as China ramps Tiangong cargo-and-crew operations; new freighter designs aim to boost reusability Tianzhou-9 has officially undocked from China’s Tiangong space station, beginning its independent flight phase ahead of atmospheric re-entry. The resupply mission comes as China tests new low-Earth-orbit cargo freighter designs and reveals planned upgrades intended to improve reusability and expand operational capacity for follow-on crew and cargo flights.

2026-05-07T14:09:13.048926-07:00

Tianzhou-9 undocks as China ramps Tiangong cargo-and-crew operations; new freighter designs aim to boost reusability

Via Satellite

HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year HawkEye 360 has raised $416 million in its initial public offering, pricing at the high end of the range. The space-based RF geolocation and signals-intelligence provider becomes the second space company to go public this year, extending its path from IPO filing and roadshow to a full Nasdaq listing.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.705880-07:00

HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year

Via Satellite

Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year Spire has opened a new satellite manufacturing facility in Munich with stated capacity to produce up to 100 satellites annually. The move signals an acceleration of smallsat production throughput in Europe as operators and data providers look to scale constellation builds and refresh cycles.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.334451-07:00

Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year

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MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work MDA Space reported 32% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026, with satellite manufacturing revenue rising more than 40%. The company tied results to backlog conversion and Satellite Systems growth, saying it remains on schedule to open a high-volume production facility for Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D satellites, with Globalstar work unchanged under CEO Mike Greenly.

2026-05-07T12:43:11.745002-07:00

MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture

Tianzhou-9 undocks as China ramps Tiangong cargo-and-crew operations; new freighter designs aim to boost reusability

MDA Space posts 32% Q1 revenue growth; satellite manufacturing up 40% on Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar D2D work

HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year

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