Space Development Agency

Terran Orbital is Awarded Subcontract by Lockheed Martin for SDA’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer

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월요일, 5월 13, 2024
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Today, Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced being selected by Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for their recent Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer contract.

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  • Today, Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced being selected by Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for their recent Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer contract.
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    Image Credit: Terran Orbital.
  • From Detection to Defense, Terran Orbital space vehicles support the SDA's Tracking Layer, enhancing warfighter lethality, maneuverability, and survivability against advanced missile threats.
  • Each Lockheed Martin-built T2 Tracking Layer satellite will incorporate a Terran Orbital bus.

Rocket Lab Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Reflecting Year-on-Year Revenue Growth of 69%, Sequential Quarterly Growth of 55%, and Continued Growth in Q2 2024

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월요일, 5월 6, 2024
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Meaningful progress made on the production and testing of two Rocket Lab spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

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  • Meaningful progress made on the production and testing of two Rocket Lab spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.
  • For the second quarter of 2024, Rocket Lab expects:
    Revenue between $105 million and $110 million.
  • ET) today to discuss these business highlights and financial results for our first quarter, to provide our outlook for the second quarter, and other updates.
  • The live webcast and a replay of the webcast will be available on Rocket Lab’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.rocketlabusa.com/events-and-presentations/events .

Redwire Selected by Rocket Lab to Provide Antennas for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 2 Satellite Constellation

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월요일, 5월 6, 2024
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites .

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  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites .
  • “Redwire is proud to partner with Rocket Lab in the development of the SDA's Tranche 2 Transport layer,” said Redwire Space Systems President Adam Biskner.
  • The first of the Beta variant Tranche 2 satellites is slated to be ready to launch in September 2026 .
  • The company was also selected to provide RF hardware and antennas for Tranche 1 satellites.

Millennium Space Systems Awarded $414M Space Development Agency Contract

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화요일, 4월 30, 2024
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Development Agency awarded Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company an award with a total potential value of $414 million to deliver the Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter, also known as FOO Fighter, or F2. As the end-to-end operational prime, Millennium Space Systems will deliver a constellation of eight satellites with a ground system and perform mission operations.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Development Agency awarded Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company an award with a total potential value of $414 million to deliver the Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter, also known as FOO Fighter, or F2.
  • As the end-to-end operational prime, Millennium Space Systems will deliver a constellation of eight satellites with a ground system and perform mission operations.
  • "FOO Fighter may be the World War II term for Unidentified Flying Objects, but this is a no kidding, critical mission that will help protect our country and allies against advanced threats," said Jason Kim, CEO of Millennium Space Systems.
  • F2 accelerates the U.S. government's ability to provide fire-control in support of global detection, warning and precision tracking of advanced threats, including hypersonic missile systems.

Rocket Lab Selected by Space Systems Command to Build and Launch Spacecraft for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) Mission

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.
  • The mission will see Rocket Lab design, build, launch, and operate a rendezvous proximity operation (RPO) capable spacecraft.
  • The mission was contracted under Rocket Lab National Security, a wholly owned subsidiary that serves the U.S. and its allies with responsive and reliable launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, and space systems capabilities.
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    Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle will be used to launch a Rocket Lab-built spacecraft for the Space Systems Command VICTUS HAZE mission.

Iridium Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook. Net income was $19.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to net income of $9.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the first quarter was $115.0 million, as compared to $111.9 million for the prior-year period, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. Net income benefitted from a year-over-year decrease in depreciation expense associated with the extension of the estimated useful lives of the Company's satellites and continued growth in total commercial services revenue.

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  • –        Completes acquisition of Satelles, Inc., its first ever acquisition, on April 1
    MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook.
  • "Continued strong service revenue growth fueled Iridium's business results in the first quarter," said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium.
  • Iridium paid a dividend of $0.13 per common share on March 28, 2024, resulting in a total payment of $16.1 million to stockholders.
  • The Company reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook:
    Total service revenue growth between 4% and 6% for full-year 2024.

Space Development Agency partners with Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus for logistical support

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024
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In addition to logistical support, the partnership will provide opportunities for collaboration between the SDA and the Auburn University Applied Research Institute located within AURIC.

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  • In addition to logistical support, the partnership will provide opportunities for collaboration between the SDA and the Auburn University Applied Research Institute located within AURIC.
  • "This new phase of Auburn's relationship with the SDA is especially rewarding because it perfectly aligns with the original vision for the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus," said Steve Taylor, senior vice president for research and economic development.
  • This partnership with the Space Development Agency is yet another important step for Auburn as we strengthen our ties with the U.S. Space Force and help it accomplish its mission."
  • "We are grateful for this collaboration with Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, which provides essential office space for SDA personnel located near the SDA Space Operations Center-South at Redstone Arsenal."

Sierra Space Axelerator™ Unveiled: Pioneering the Future of Defense Technology with Groundbreaking Innovations

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화요일, 3월 12, 2024
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Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the launch of Sierra Space Axelerator™, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the launch of Sierra Space Axelerator™, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions.
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    The company unveiled its Sierra Space Axelerator™ product line on Tuesday, showcasing new rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) technology with Spectre (left) and proprietary deployable decelerator technology with Ghost (right).
  • (Photo: Sierra Space)
    The first marvel to emerge from Axelerator is Sierra Space Ghost, a state-of-the-art space delivery system engineered to safely return objects from space – and through space – directly to precise locations on Earth.
  • Sierra Space Spectre embodies the pinnacle of innovation, equipped to perform complex tasks in the challenging environment of space with unmatched accuracy and flexibility.

Maxar Space Systems selected by L3Harris Technologies to support Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Program

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024
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Maxar Space Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, today announced it has been selected by L3Harris Technologies for the design and production of eighteen Maxar 300 spacecraft platforms and associated support for its Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program with the Space Development Agency (SDA).

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  • Maxar Space Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, today announced it has been selected by L3Harris Technologies for the design and production of eighteen Maxar 300 spacecraft platforms and associated support for its Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program with the Space Development Agency (SDA).
  • This selection builds on Maxar Space Systems’ existing contract with L3Harris for the Tranche 1 Tracking Layer, awarded in 2022.
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    Maxar Space Systems Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Rendering (Photo: Maxar Space Systems)
    The Tranche 2 Tracking Layer will enhance SDA’s capability to provide global, persistent indications, detection, warning, and tracking, of conventional and advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems.
  • “Maxar Space Systems is excited to partner with L3Harris again on behalf of the Space Development Agency,” said Chris Johnson, CEO of Maxar Space Systems.

Rocket Lab Unveils Spacecraft Bus Lineup

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today introduced its family of spacecraft buses, consolidating the custom designs Rocket Lab has developed for multiple customers and missions.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today introduced its family of spacecraft buses, consolidating the custom designs Rocket Lab has developed for multiple customers and missions.
  • Photon was the start, but the Rocket Lab spacecraft family has grown,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.
  • “We’ve struck the right balance between commonality to deliver cost-effective, rapid production and ensuring our spacecraft are configurable to suit unique and specific mission profiles.”
    Rocket Lab’s family of spacecraft includes:
    Photon: The original Rocket Lab spacecraft, Photon is the Company’s integrated launch-plus-spacecraft solution.
  • To support the rapid production of our family of spacecraft, Rocket Lab has established an advanced spacecraft development and manufacturing complex at the Company’s Long Beach headquarters.