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NATO Space Center of Excellence conference wraps on deterrence and space domain awareness

A wrap-up of the NATO Space Center of Excellence conference in Toulouse highlighted how deterrence frameworks and space domain awareness (SDA) are being operationalized for alliance resilience. The discussion focused on translating contested-space threat concepts into repeatable approaches for information, monitoring, and coordination.

2026-04-30T04:39:07.411157-07:00

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

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Blade goes public-market-ready for urban air mobility: CEO-backed $850M valuation and expanded Manhattan–JFK helicopter service

2026-04-29T09:04:38.231055-07:00

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Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

2026-04-29T03:53:16.489706-07:00

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NATO Space Center of Excellence conference wraps on deterrence and space domain awareness A wrap-up of the NATO Space Center of Excellence conference in Toulouse highlighted how deterrence frameworks and space domain awareness (SDA) are being operationalized for alliance resilience. The discussion focused on translating contested-space threat concepts into repeatable approaches for information, monitoring, and coordination.

2026-04-30T04:39:07.411157-07:00

NATO Space Center of Excellence conference wraps on deterrence and space domain awareness

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U.S. Space Command assumes operational control of new Redstone Arsenal facility in Huntsville U.S. Space Command announced it has taken operational control of a facility at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, marking a transition from its previous Colorado-based posture. Command leaders framed the move as a key step in relocating the JISE team and establishing operations in Alabama.

2026-04-29T19:20:27.369997-07:00

U.S. Space Command assumes operational control of new Redstone Arsenal facility in Huntsville

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Elistair’s Khronos tethered DroneBox to support ORION 2026 counter-UAS exercise in France with 1,200+ drones Elistair says its Khronos tethered DroneBox will be deployed as part of ORION 2026, France’s largest joint military exercise, with more than 1,200 drones fielded. The system is positioned to demonstrate tethered UAS mission endurance and operational utility amid rapid UAS scaling in military training.

2026-04-29T11:21:25.202333-07:00

Elistair’s Khronos tethered DroneBox to support ORION 2026 counter-UAS exercise in France with 1,200+ drones

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Airbus Helicopters and Blade partner to advance eVTOL-enabled urban air transport At Heli-Expo, Airbus Helicopters and Blade, Inc. announced a partnership aimed at laying the groundwork for eVTOL solutions that could expand the market for urban air transportation. The collaboration signals how established rotorcraft players are positioning for next-generation vertical lift demand alongside commercial operators.

2026-04-29T09:06:32.968145-07:00

Airbus Helicopters and Blade partner to advance eVTOL-enabled urban air transport

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Blade goes public-market-ready for urban air mobility: CEO-backed $850M valuation and expanded Manhattan–JFK helicopter service Blade, the “Uber of helicopters,” is taking electric vertical aircrafts to the public markets at an initial valuation of about $850 million, per CEO Robert Wiesenthal. The company also broadened its on-demand helicopter offering with all-day rides from Manhattan to JFK, positioning it as a near-term UAM player while it expands beyond helicopter shuttles.

2026-04-29T09:04:38.231055-07:00

Blade goes public-market-ready for urban air mobility: CEO-backed $850M valuation and expanded Manhattan–JFK helicopter service

Washington Post

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20 President Trump welcomed the Artemis II crew after their historic lunar flyby, highlighting what he says will become “more trips to the moon.” NASA also plans to extend Artemis missions beyond the current flight, with two lunar expeditions already set for 2028—including one intended to kick off construction of a lunar base.

2026-04-29T03:53:16.489706-07:00

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites Ariane 6 is in final launch-campaign checkout for VA268/LE-02, scheduled for April 30, 2026, launching from Kourou in a four-booster configuration for a second time. The mission will deploy 32 Amazon broadband-beaming (LEO) satellites into low Earth orbit.

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

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MaiaSpace pushes launch momentum with Eutelsat OneWeb multi-launch contract; CEO frames first mission path as “start later, run MaiaSpace CEO says the company is pursuing a “start later, run faster” approach as its small launcher works toward its first mission. The strategy arrives after MaiaSpace secured a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb earlier this year, bolstering confidence in European launch delivery timelines.

2026-04-28T13:39:06.853427-07:00

MaiaSpace pushes launch momentum with Eutelsat OneWeb multi-launch contract; CEO frames first mission path as “start later, run

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NATO Space Center of Excellence conference wraps on deterrence and space domain awareness

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

Blade goes public-market-ready for urban air mobility: CEO-backed $850M valuation and expanded Manhattan–JFK helicopter service

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at the White House as NASA maps additional Moon missions through the end of his term and looks to 20

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