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Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract for a responsive on-orbit mission using its Elytra spacecraft. Scheduled for 2027, the mission will involve space domain operations in Low Earth Orbit and the deployment of government payloads, enhancing the DoD's space capabilities.

2025-04-07T14:31:09.328960-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Soyuz MS-27 Launched with International Crew to ISS

2025-04-07T15:07:04.422773-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin

2025-04-07T04:33:11.233217-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX and ULA Poised to Secure Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. Space Force Contracts

2025-04-04T13:59:08.539091-07:00

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European Spaceflight

Latitude Completes Hot Fire Test of Flight-Ready Combustion Chamber

2025-04-08T00:03:58.870984-07:00

Latitude Completes Hot Fire Te

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Soyuz MS-27 Launched with International Crew to ISS The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft successfully launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky to the International Space Station. The mission, launching on April 8, 2025, signifies continued collaboration in human spaceflight between the U.S. and Russia.

2025-04-07T15:07:04.422773-07:00

Soyuz MS-27 Launched with International Crew to ISS

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Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract for a responsive on-orbit mission using its Elytra spacecraft. Scheduled for 2027, the mission will involve space domain operations in Low Earth Orbit and the deployment of government payloads, enhancing the DoD's space capabilities.

2025-04-07T14:31:09.328960-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission

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Viasat and Telesat Partner for Multi-orbit Connectivity with Lightspeed LEO Services Viasat has signed an agreement with Telesat to integrate Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) Ka-band capacity into its network, enhancing connectivity for aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense sectors. This partnership positions Viasat against competitors like SpaceX, leveraging Telesat's LEO capabilities to expand its market reach and reliability.

2025-04-07T12:54:16.514072-07:00

Viasat and Telesat Partner for Multi-orbit Connectivity with Lightspeed LEO Services

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US Space Force Accelerates GPS III Satellite Launch with SpaceX The US Space Force is expediting the launch of the GPS 3 Space Vehicle 08 via SpaceX's Falcon 9, marking a shift from ULA amidst emerging priorities. This eighth Lockheed Martin-built satellite is expected to enhance the durability and reliability of the aging current system in orbit.

2025-04-07T12:08:42.292981-07:00

US Space Force Accelerates GPS III Satellite Launch with SpaceX

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Sierra Space, Honda to Test Fuel Cell System on ISS for Lunar Energy Applications Sierra Space and Honda are collaborating to test an experimental fuel cell system on the International Space Station to assess its viability in microgravity. This initiative aims to develop a regenerative fuel cell system for producing oxygen, hydrogen, and electricity for potential future deployment on the Moon.

2025-04-07T06:51:56.501466-07:00

Sierra Space, Honda to Test Fuel Cell System on ISS for Lunar Energy Applications

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US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin The US Space Force has awarded $13.7 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin for 54 national security spaceflight missions over the next five years. This marks a significant step in the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 procurement, emphasizing increased launch resiliency and capacity.

2025-04-07T04:33:11.233217-07:00

US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin

European Spaceflight

ArianeGroup's SkyHopper Project Advances European Reusability Ambitions The ArianeGroup-led SkyHopper project aims to innovate with a reusable rocket first stage, enhancing Europe's competitive stance in space technology. SkyHopper complements other initiatives like Themis, signifying a strategic push towards sustainable and cost-efficient launch systems.

2025-04-06T23:02:39.232964-07:00

ArianeGroup's SkyHopper Project Advances European Reusability Ambitions

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