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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Netherlands elevates space office to agency; industry commits to Zero Debris Charter

At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, the Netherlands signalled a step-change for its national space effort — elevating its office into an agency under Harm van de Wetering — while the Netherlands Aerospace Center and domestic firms committed to a Zero Debris Charter to bolster orbital sustainability.

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2026-03-05T05:36:09.911919-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vast Raises $500M, Including $300M Series A, to Accelerate Production of Haven Commercial Space Station

By Payload: Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning.

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2026-03-05T05:01:54.027710-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
sierraspace.com

Sierra Space Raises $550M Series C Led by LuminArx, Valued at $8B to Expand National‑Security Production

By sierraspace.com: Increases total capital investments since 2021 to $2 billion+ Accelerates ability to deliver disruptive and innovative solutions to national security customers through production capacity in place today Round led by LuminArx Capital Management with participation from existing investors LOUISVILLE, Colo.

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2026-03-05T05:01:59.643092-08:00