European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

Sirius Space Services has acquired AMM-42 to fold manufacturing capabilities into its operations as it readies the Sirius 1B demonstrator for launch in 2027. The deal is intended to secure component production, shorten supply chains and increase control over build schedules for the program.

2026-03-17T07:23:58.818300-07:00
Space.comDaisy Dobrijevic

Geomagnetic storm from coronal mass ejection may produce aurora as far south as Illinois on March 19 — monitor for satellite, GNSS and HF communications impacts

By Space.com: Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies later this week as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.

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2026-03-17T06:04:09.147760-07:00