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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Helogen Plans Two In-Orbit Biomaterials Manufacturing Missions in October

Helogen announced two missions of its HEL-IOS platform, designed for in-orbit biomaterials manufacturing, scheduled to launch in October. The back-to-back missions will test the company’s platform in space and advance commercial efforts to produce biomaterials beyond Earth.

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2026-09-01T06:05:13.371720-07:00

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CNBC • Liz Napolitano

One aerospace stock got hit by a SpaceX announcement. Two analysts say buy the dip

By CNBC: A slump in Howmet Aerospace after SpaceX said it would bring turbine-blade production in-house presents a buying opportunity, two Wall Street banks say.

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2026-09-01T06:06:23.536460-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Fermi Explorer Wants to Reach Another Star for $15M

By Payload: The Starcloud cofounders announced the Fermi Explorer mission, launching humanity’s first mission to Alpha Centauri by 2029, on a $15M budget.

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2026-09-01T05:06:12.597278-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Quindar to manage ground operations for Quantum Space’s maneuverable spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by Quindar and Quantum Space WASHINGTON — Quindar, a Denver-based startup that develops satellite ground software, said Sept.

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2026-09-01T05:10:44.566835-07:00

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Reuters

Spain's PLD Space adds $125 million to its latest funding round

By Reuters: Aerospace engineering firm PLD Space said on Tuesday it had extended its equity funding round by €108 million ($125 million), bringing the round's total to €288 million.

European Spaceflight

PLD Space Adds €108 million to Series C Funding Round

SpaceNews.com

PLD Space raises an additional $125 million

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2026-09-01T02:20:38.813412-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA’s Mars Program Faces Cost and Capability Questions Without New Landers or Rovers

By Ars Technica: NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.

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2026-09-01T04:05:25.227696-07:00

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NASA • Elizabeth Shaw

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

MaiaSpace Completes Upper-Stage Validation of its 'Maia' Launcher ahead of its 2027 Orbital Debut

By SpaceWatch Global: MaiaSpace completes a further upper-stage validation campaign for its Maia launcher, marking another step toward its orbital debut in 2027.

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2026-09-01T02:32:44.641162-07:00

Helogen Plans Two In-Orbit Biomaterials Manufacturing Missions in October

One aerospace stock got hit by a SpaceX announcement. Two analysts say buy the dip

Fermi Explorer Wants to Reach Another Star for $15M

Quindar to manage ground operations for Quantum Space’s maneuverable spacecraft

Spain's PLD Space adds $125 million to its latest funding round

PLD Space Adds €108 million to Series C Funding Round

PLD Space raises an additional $125 million

NASA’s Mars Program Faces Cost and Capability Questions Without New Landers or Rovers

NASA Welcomes Türkiye as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Turkey signs the Artemis Accords

Türkiye Joins Artemis Accords as 71st Signatory

MaiaSpace Completes Upper-Stage Validation of its 'Maia' Launcher ahead of its 2027 Orbital Debut

One aerospace stock got hit by a SpaceX announcement. Two analysts say buy the dip

Exclusive: Helogen Plans Two In-Orbit Manufacturing Missions in October

Quindar to manage ground operations for Quantum Space’s maneuverable spacecraft

Fermi Explorer Wants to Reach Another Star for $15M

NASA’s Mars Program Faces Cost and Capability Questions Without New Landers or Rovers

MaiaSpace Completes Upper-Stage Validation of its 'Maia' Launcher ahead of its 2027 Orbital Debut

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NASA launches $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

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