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Rocket Lab Prepares to Bring In-Space Manufacturing Capsule Back to Earth for Varda Space Industries

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the reentry of Varda Space Industries’ (“Varda”) in-space manufacturing capsule, enabling Rocket Lab to commence a series of complex in-space maneuvers and de-orbit burns on the Rocket Lab-built and operated satellite currently hosting the capsule on orbit.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the reentry of Varda Space Industries’ (“Varda”) in-space manufacturing capsule, enabling Rocket Lab to commence a series of complex in-space maneuvers and de-orbit burns on the Rocket Lab-built and operated satellite currently hosting the capsule on orbit.
  • In the coming days, Rocket Lab will conduct a series of maneuvers to bring the capsule, named Winnebago-1, back to Earth.
  • This mission is the first of four which will use identical Rocket Lab spacecraft to support Varda’s in-space manufacturing.
  • Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success.

IM-1 Mission Nova-C Lunar Lander Successfully Enroute to the Moon Following its Launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9

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“We are keenly aware of the immense challenges that lie ahead,” said Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus.

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  • “We are keenly aware of the immense challenges that lie ahead,” said Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus.
  • It reached its intended orbit approximately 48 minutes later and established first communication with the lander at 1:59 a.m. EST.
  • The Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission is the Company’s first attempted lunar landing as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (“CLPS”) initiative, a key part of NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration efforts.
  • The science and technology payloads sent to the Moon’s surface as part of CLPS intend to lay the foundation for human missions and a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.

EQS-News: MIG Capital announces stable development in fiscal year 2023, optimistic outlook for 2024

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MIG Capital announces stable development in fiscal year 2023, optimistic outlook for 2024

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  • MIG Capital announces stable development in fiscal year 2023, optimistic outlook for 2024
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  • MIG Capital announces stable development in fiscal year 2023, optimistic outlook for 2024
    MIG Capital added three start-ups to its portfolio with talpasolutions, mbiomics and Look Up Space
    In 2024, MIG Capital will continue its long-standing success with a focus on continued investment in highly innovative start-ups, the identification of exit options and continued expansion of the investment team
    MIG Capital, one of Germany’s leading venture capital investors, reports a successful 2023 financial year.
  • Michael Motschmann, Managing Partner of MIG Capital, said: “For the entire VC sector, including ourselves, 2023 was the second difficult year in a row.
  • Dr. Matthias Kromayer, Managing Partner of MIG Capital, said: “Despite continued economic uncertainty, we see our portfolio companies making stable progress in 2024.

US Department of Defense Launches L3Harris Missile Tracking Satellites

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Five missile tracking satellites L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) designed and built successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, as part of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program and the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 0 (T0) Tracking Layer program.

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  • Five missile tracking satellites L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) designed and built successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, as part of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program and the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 0 (T0) Tracking Layer program.
  • The other four infrared satellites will support SDA’s Tracking Layer, which will demonstrate global indications, warning, tracking and targeting of advanced threats such as hypersonic missiles.
  • “L3Harris delivered this advanced missile tracking capability on behalf of MDA and SDA on orbit in just over three years after work was authorized to proceed.
  • We are proud to be a critical part of the new space sensing architecture.”
    This combined launch also supports SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture by integrating missile tracking and missile defense sensors.

Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Industry Report 2023-2033: New Space Business, 3D Printing Revolutionizing the Industry, Changing Landscape of Space Composites

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 14, 2024 The "Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 14, 2024 The "Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In recent years, the European satellite and spacecraft subsystem industry has seen significant expansion and advancement.
  • Innovative technologies such as CubeSats, SmallSats, and reusable launch vehicles have been the driving force behind the space sector's expansion.
  • What is the current and future revenue scenario of the Europe satellite and spacecraft subsystem market?

LeoLabs and Secure World Foundation Lead Joint Statement on Debris Remediation in Low Earth Orbit

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).

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  • QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).
  • The joint statement will underpin the first Orbital Debris Remediation Summit co-hosted by LeoLabs and SWF in Queenstown, New Zealand on 20 February 2024.
  • Those present will engage in discussions related to the various dimensions of reducing risk from massive derelicts through debris remediation.
  • "LeoLabs is proud to partner with the Secure World Foundation on this joint statement and summit in New Zealand tackling the challenge of orbital debris.

Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Industry Report 2023-2033 Featuring Airbus S.A.S., OneWeb, NASA, and OHB System - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The "Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Europe Satellite and Spacecraft Subsystem Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In recent years, the European satellite and spacecraft subsystem industry has seen significant expansion and advancement.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracted to strengthen their position in the global satellite and spacecraft subsystem market
    Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Europe satellite and spacecraft subsystem market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major Europe satellite and spacecraft subsystem companies providing subsystems, respectively.
  • What is the current and future revenue scenario of the Europe satellite and spacecraft subsystem market?

Satellite Data Services Market worth $20.9 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Overcoming these challenges while capitalizing on the growing demand for satellite data services will be crucial for sustaining market growth and fostering innovation in the years ahead.

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  • Overcoming these challenges while capitalizing on the growing demand for satellite data services will be crucial for sustaining market growth and fostering innovation in the years ahead.
  • Based on the vertical, the Defense & Security segment is estimated to lead the Satellite Data Services Market from 2023 to 2028.
  • In 2023, the commercial segment is anticipated to dominate the Satellite Data Services market, holding the largest market share.
  • This includes high-resolution imaging sensors, small satellite constellations, and data analytics platforms, driving the growth of satellite data services in the region.

Satellite Data Services Market worth $20.9 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Overcoming these challenges while capitalizing on the growing demand for satellite data services will be crucial for sustaining market growth and fostering innovation in the years ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Overcoming these challenges while capitalizing on the growing demand for satellite data services will be crucial for sustaining market growth and fostering innovation in the years ahead.
  • Based on the vertical, the Defense & Security segment is estimated to lead the Satellite Data Services Market from 2023 to 2028.
  • In 2023, the commercial segment is anticipated to dominate the Satellite Data Services market, holding the largest market share.
  • This includes high-resolution imaging sensors, small satellite constellations, and data analytics platforms, driving the growth of satellite data services in the region.

Aalyria, U.S. Gov’t, ESA & Others Conduct Demonstration of Technology That Enables Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 Capabilities

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.

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  • The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.
  • Realizing HSA and CJADC2 enables secure, resilient, and low-latency data communications networks anywhere on the globe.
  • “For the first time ever, Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 capabilities have been demonstrated in all domains and orbits.
  • Spacetime’s innovative digital twin technology enables it to look ahead in time and space to determine future motion, potential obstructions, data requirements, and more.