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HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

OHB Italia has signed a contract with antenna specialist HPS GmbH, appointing HPS to procure the communications antenna for the Apophis-bound “Ramses” spacecraft. The agreement was formalized at SmallSat Europe 2026, with procurement responsibilities assigned to HPS GmbH.

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00

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SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital

2026-05-26T10:05:53.544149-07:00

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Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff

2026-05-25T14:47:22.179591-07:00

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Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

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HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat OHB Italia has signed a contract with antenna specialist HPS GmbH, appointing HPS to procure the communications antenna for the Apophis-bound “Ramses” spacecraft. The agreement was formalized at SmallSat Europe 2026, with procurement responsibilities assigned to HPS GmbH.

2026-05-27T01:11:07.974515-07:00

HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

SpaceNews.com

SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital Panelists at SmallSat Europe said rising European military budgets could create demand for space capabilities from entrepreneurial smallsat firms, but regulatory burdens and limited access to capital remain major blockers. The sector’s growth depends on clearing bureaucratic roadblocks to convert spending into investable, scalable programs.

2026-05-26T10:05:53.544149-07:00

SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital

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Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff Qatar Airways has unveiled a FIFA World Cup 2026 special livery on a Boeing 777-300ER—registration A7-BEH—repainted in World Cup colors and positioned as a high-visibility “rolling billboard.” The aircraft ties to Qatar Airways’ role as Official Airline Partner for the 2026 tournament.

2026-05-25T14:47:22.179591-07:00

Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff

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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk The European Space Agency hosted representatives from the African Space Agency, the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency, and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization for a first joint meeting in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The gathering marks an initial cross-regional forum under ESA’s international outreach.

2026-05-24T23:27:40.395978-07:00

ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

Associated Press

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Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations Authorities in Garden Grove are responding to a cracked, heating chemical tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems that began emitting toxic fumes and raised explosion concerns. California declared a State of Emergency for Orange County on May 23, with roughly 50,000 residents placed under evacuation orders while fire officials investigate pressure-release risks.

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

New York Times

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents A methyl methacrylate storage-tank at an aerospace plastics facility overheated, creating an explosion risk, officials said. About 40,000 people in parts of Southern California were ordered to evacuate as crews responded to the hazardous leak.

2026-05-23T04:09:38.721978-07:00

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents

CNBC

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SpaceX conducts successful Starship V3 pre-IPO test, deploying mock satellites before Super Heavy booster breakup SpaceX says its upgraded Starship V3—paired with the Super Heavy booster—successfully deployed mock satellites and returned to Earth largely intact during a pre-IPO test. The booster, however, spun out of control and broke apart over the Gulf of Mexico, despite some engine outages. The company frames the flight as a key step toward future Moon and Mars missions.

2026-05-22T15:11:29.205994-07:00

SpaceX conducts successful Starship V3 pre-IPO test, deploying mock satellites before Super Heavy booster breakup

The Independent

Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030 The RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, says it will fly with seven jets for most displays through 2030, down from its usual nine. The change applies ahead of the King’s Birthday flypast and reflects efforts to preserve the aging Hawk T1 fleet, especially across the 2026 season.

2026-05-22T15:05:51.076919-07:00

Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030

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HPS GmbH selected to supply communications antenna for OHB Italia’s Apophis-bound “Ramses” smallsat

SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital

Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff

Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

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