Terran Orbital delivers all satellite bus platforms for SDA's Tranche 1 program

AAC Clyde Space has begun integration of the first satellite in its VIREON constellation. This phase involves assembling the spacecraft and verifying that the onboard systems work together as designed. The constellation is designed to deliver actionable, high-quality data to multiple customers worldwide. Read More: https://ow.ly/qrix50XiXFV AAC Clyde Space #vireon #constellation #earthobservation #ground #satellite #space #launch

Maryland spacecraft manufacturer Quantum Space announced its plans to launch its Ranger Prime vehicle to orbit in June. The spacecraft aims to demonstrate the company’s ability to meet the needs of future missions for the US Golden Dome architecture. https://lnkd.in/ecw54AMZ

Portfolio milestone: Quantum Space has completed its Manufacturing Readiness Review and is targeting June 2026 for the launch of its Ranger Prime mission. Ranger represents the next generation of maneuverable, high-endurance spacecraft—expanding capabilities across national security, civil, and commercial markets. https://lnkd.in/ewY6uYmv

Lodestar Space to Deliver Ground Demonstration Aboard Impulse's Mira Spacecraft Read More: https://ow.ly/3K0X50Xasez Impulse Space Lodestar Space #mira #grounddemonstration #ground #satellite #space #launch

Inversion has unveiled Arc, a new spacecraft that can deliver up to 500 pounds of cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in under an hour. With a reusable design, safe propulsion, and parachute landing, Arc is set to transform space logistics and defense research. The first mission is planned for 2026." Disclaimer: This image is AI-enhanced and used for illustrative purposes only. #SpaceInnovation #ReusableSpacecraft #FastDelivery #FutureOfLogistics #AOAMIR

Dublin-based Réaltra Space Systems Engineering has secured a €1.5 million contract to supply seven video telemetry systems for future Ariane 6 rocket launches. https://lnkd.in/dMjYgGCZ

Headquartered in El Segundo, Viridian Space Corporation has been awarded a $1.7 million Phase II SBIR contract from the United States Space Force to advance its air-breathing propulsion technology for satellites operating in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The system is designed to enable spacecraft to draw on ambient atmospheric oxygen at altitudes between roughly 150 km and 500 km, allowing for extended mission durations, in-orbit maneuvering, and refueling without the need to carry all propellant at launch. Viridian plans to build and ground-test the propulsion system over the next two years, with an in-space demonstration targeted for 2027 to achieve full on-orbit validation. #verylowearthorbit #airbreathingpropulsion https://lnkd.in/eaTZtnAR

Last night, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 satellites to low Earth orbit for Space Development Agency. According to SpaceNews, "This was the second deployment of satellites for SDA’s mesh network known as the Transport Layer." Their coverage reminds readers why SDA was established: "The Space Development Agency was established in 2019 to break the Pentagon’s reliance on large geostationary satellites by instead deploying networks of smaller spacecraft in low Earth orbit built using commercial components and rapid acquisition methods."

Portal Space Systems has successfully tested the solar thermal propulsion system for its Supernova transorbital spacecraft, marking a first for the commercial space industry. https://lnkd.in/g_GVTU38

Space Forge Tests Pridwen Shield Space Forge has successfully tested its origami-based Pridwen heat shield in zero gravity with ZeroG, marking a milestone toward reusable satellites and in-orbit manufacturing. The test paves the way for safe re-entry and recovery on upcoming ForgeStar-1 missions. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/da3FYgRn #SpaceWatchNews #SpaceTechnology #SpaceOrigami #InOrbitManufacturing Neil Monteiro