Design review (U.S. government)

Terran Orbital's Tyvak International Secures European Defense Agency Contract for Pioneering VLEO Satellite Project

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Other Science, Technology, Research, Other Defense, Engineering, Contracts, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Defense, Military, Finance, Satellite, Professional Services, Other Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Science, LEO, Nano, VLEO, International, EDA, Design review (U.S. government), CNIT, European Defence Agency, Multimedia, Polytechnic University of Milan

This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant leap forward in military space technology.

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  • This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant leap forward in military space technology.
  • Tyvak International, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite design, development, and spaceflight heritage, will spearhead critical aspects of the project.
  • “We are delighted to announce our participation in this significant EDA VLEO contract,” said Fabio Nichele, Chief Executive Officer of Tyvak International.
  • By doing so, we will drive advancements in satellite technology and propel future defense capabilities.”
    This contract underscores the unwavering commitment of Tyvak International to push the boundaries of satellite technology.

Frontier Aerospace to Advance its 500-lbf Engine Design

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Design review (U.S. government), CDR, Risk management

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. , March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Aerospace, a leader in next-generation liquid rocket engines used for commercial space, exploration, and missile defense, announced it had received a contract to advance its 500-lbf engine through Critical Design Review (CDR) in mid-2024.

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  • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. , March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Aerospace, a leader in next-generation liquid rocket engines used for commercial space, exploration, and missile defense, announced it had received a contract to advance its 500-lbf engine through Critical Design Review (CDR) in mid-2024.
  • The 500-lbf engine design has been iterated through internal research and development campaigns to optimize performance with hypergolic propellants.
  • Contract funding will support design and analysis, leading to CDR and achieving engine qualification by 2025.
  • "We are excited to advance our design and assess the performance as we work to showcase the engine technology and demonstrate its range of capabilities," said Jim McKinnon, president of Frontier Aerospace.

NASA Sets Coverage for Agency's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch, Docking

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Social media, NASA, Design review (U.S. government), SpaceX Dragon, Space Coast, NASA TV, News, EST, Commercial Crew Program, VHF, Blog, Hatch, Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX, Accreditation, Policy, International Space Station, UHF, Television, Hertz, NASA Social, Communications satellite

Coverage of launch, the postlaunch news conference, and docking will be available on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , YouTube , and the agency's website .

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  • Coverage of launch, the postlaunch news conference, and docking will be available on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , YouTube , and the agency's website .
  • The Crew-8 launch will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin.
  • Following conclusion of launch and ascent coverage, NASA coverage will continue with audio only, with full coverage resuming at the start of the rendezvous and docking broadcast.
  • NASA Television will resume continuous mission coverage prior to docking and continue through hatch open and the welcome ceremony.

Northrop Grumman Passes Preliminary Design Review for Next Generation Interceptor Solution

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Partnership, PDR, Raytheon Technologies, NGI, MDA, GMD, Missile Defense Agency, Intercontinental ballistic missile, Design review (U.S. government), NOC, Northrop Grumman, Credit, Next Generation, RTX, Grumman, ICBM, Arms industry

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.
  • Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team completed its Preliminary Design Review one year earlier than the original contract date.
  • (Credit: Northrop Grumman)
    The PDR established the technical approach for the full integration of Northrop Grumman’s interceptor design across all its subsystems to move into more advanced phases of development.
  • Lisa Brown, vice president, Next Generation Interceptor program, Northrop Grumman: “The Northrop Grumman NGI PDR demonstrated our technology, innovation, readiness, and performance.

BAE Systems' enhanced M-Code Global Navigation Satellite System technology reaches major development milestone

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
BAE Systems, LON, GNSS, CDR, Design review (U.S. government), Navigation, GPS, MSI, PNT, Satellite navigation device

The MSI includes a Next-Generation Application Specific Integrated Circuit (NG ASIC) which will provide enhanced security and performance of M-Code technology.

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  • The MSI includes a Next-Generation Application Specific Integrated Circuit (NG ASIC) which will provide enhanced security and performance of M-Code technology.
  • It can also be easily transitioned into future BAE Systems M-Code GPS receivers.
  • "Clearing CDR is a major milestone that paves the way for smaller high-performance receivers on the battlefield," said Luke Bishop, director of Navigation and Sensor Systems at BAE Systems.
  • "We are one step closer to delivering our warfighters the next generation of Global Navigation Satellite System Position, Navigation and Timing."

Sidus Space Achieves Critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Hardware Contract Milestones as its Nears the Launch of LizzieSat-1 in March 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Communications, Satellite, Engineering, Communications, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Design review (U.S. government), Artificial intelligence, Critical, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Infrared, SWIR, NASA

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, achieves critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hardware contract milestones as the Company prepares for the commencement of its satellite constellation scheduled for launch in March 2024 with LizzieSat-1 as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

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  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, achieves critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hardware contract milestones as the Company prepares for the commencement of its satellite constellation scheduled for launch in March 2024 with LizzieSat-1 as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
  • Notable recent achievements include the successful delivery of an engineering unit supporting methane detection, day-in-the-life testing for hardware, and the launch of a beta-version vessel detection platform.
  • Additionally, the successful completion of a Critical Design Review for hardware under a NASA Phase 2 Sequential award demonstrates Sidus Space's experienced adherence to and understanding of NASA standards.
  • We align our services with the dynamic needs of a changing space economy and aim to capitalize on high-margin revenue growth."

Voyager Space and Airbus Finalize Starlab Space LLC Joint Venture

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Cygnus, Voyager, SSL (company), International Space Station, SDR, Grumman, Northrop Grumman, Commercial, NASA, Australian Space Agency, Design review (U.S. government), European Space Agency, Communications satellite

DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, global leaders in space exploration, today announced they have completed the transaction to create Starlab Space LLC, a transatlantic joint venture that will design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Alongside the joint venture execution, the Starlab team completed the station-level System Definition Review (SDR), a critical milestone assessing the technical and programmatic accountability of the program.

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  • Space exploration companies finalize creation of transatlantic joint venture, achieves critical program milestone
    DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, global leaders in space exploration, today announced they have completed the transaction to create Starlab Space LLC, a transatlantic joint venture that will design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station.
  • "Our sights are set on powering the commercial space revolution, and it's crystal clear we're leading the way for commercial low-Earth orbit," said Matthew Kuta, President, Voyager Space.
  • "Through our joint venture with Airbus, teaming agreements with Northrop Grumman and Hilton, and continued success in meeting critical milestones, Starlab is setting the new standard for commercial space."
  • This joint venture solidifies our unwavering commitment to reimagining the future of commercial space alongside Voyager, anchoring Starlab to European and American ambitions and pioneering the future of humanity in space."

Voyager Space and Airbus Finalize Starlab Space LLC Joint Venture

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Cygnus, Voyager, SSL (company), International Space Station, SDR, Grumman, Northrop Grumman, Commercial, NASA, Australian Space Agency, Design review (U.S. government), European Space Agency, Communications satellite

DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, global leaders in space exploration, today announced they have completed the transaction to create Starlab Space LLC, a transatlantic joint venture that will design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Alongside the joint venture execution, the Starlab team completed the station-level System Definition Review (SDR), a critical milestone assessing the technical and programmatic accountability of the program.

Key Points: 
  • Space exploration companies finalize creation of transatlantic joint venture, achieves critical program milestone
    DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, global leaders in space exploration, today announced they have completed the transaction to create Starlab Space LLC, a transatlantic joint venture that will design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station.
  • "Our sights are set on powering the commercial space revolution, and it's crystal clear we're leading the way for commercial low-Earth orbit," said Matthew Kuta, President, Voyager Space.
  • "Through our joint venture with Airbus, teaming agreements with Northrop Grumman and Hilton, and continued success in meeting critical milestones, Starlab is setting the new standard for commercial space."
  • This joint venture solidifies our unwavering commitment to reimagining the future of commercial space alongside Voyager, anchoring Starlab to European and American ambitions and pioneering the future of humanity in space."

Orion Space Solutions Completes Critical Design Review (CDR) for U.S. Warfighter Support

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) and its teammates recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Tetra-5 program. The Tetra-5 mission will demonstrate multi-agent autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) for on-orbit refueling.

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  • Orion Space Solution's Tetra-5 will now proceed to design assembly, integration, and test
    LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) and its teammates recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Tetra-5 program.
  • The Tetra-5 mission will demonstrate multi-agent autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) for on-orbit refueling.
  • "Having completed a successful CDR, Orion Space Solutions and our extended team look forward to our ongoing close teamwork with the government to begin production work on the Tetra-5 vehicles and sensors," said William Armijo, Orion's Vice President of Space Systems.
  • This CDR marks a significant milestone for Orion as the company continues to expand its portfolio of space-based solutions.

Sidus Space Receives NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware for Installation on LizzieSat Ahead of Q1 2024 SpaceX Launch

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Engineering, Satellite, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Software, Design review (U.S. government), Organization, NASA, SpaceX, ASTRA, John C. Stennis, Communications satellite, Sidus

(NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has received its ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and ASTRA flight hardware from NASA Stennis and installed it on the Company’s LizzieSat™ satellite ahead of its first quarter 2024 SpaceX Transporter 10 launch.

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  • (NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has received its ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and ASTRA flight hardware from NASA Stennis and installed it on the Company’s LizzieSat™ satellite ahead of its first quarter 2024 SpaceX Transporter 10 launch.
  • NASA Stennis has completed its Flight Readiness Review in preparation for the 2024 launch and will be one of six payloads aboard LizzieSat.
  • In preparation for the next operational phase of on-orbit testing, ASTRA software has been loaded onto ASTRA Flight Hardware and delivered to Sidus for installation aboard LizzieSat.
  • When the satellite launches in 2024, the NASA Stennis Autonomous Systems Laboratory team will send targeted satellite operations commands for its ASTRA Flight Software to perform via the Sidus flight computer.