Aerospace & Defence

TAU Systems announces its participation in a DARPA-funded initiative to develop new radiation testing capabilities for space-bound electronics. This programme, a part of DARPA’s Advanced Sources for Single Event Effect Radiation Testing (ASSERT) initiative, seeks to enhance the resilience of electronics deployed in space environments where exposure to cosmic radiation poses significant risks to performance and longevity.

Advanced Navigation has received grant funding from the Australian government through the Australian Space Agency. The Moon to Mars Initiative Grant will accelerate the development of a space-graded high-shock Inertial Navigation System (INS) to withstand the extreme conditions of a rocket launch.

Two innovative projects have been awarded a share of £16 million in funding from the UK space Agency to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications. 

Smart manufacturing in aerospace refers to the integration of advanced technologies, such as 3D printing, digital twins, robotics and automation, and green manufacturing, to optimise production processes, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Blue Abyss has entered into partnership with NASA’s Glenn Research Center through the signing of a Space Act Agreement, marking an important step in the future of commercial space training and research.

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, announced the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California.

The satellite and space industry is experiencing rapid growth—not just in Northern Denmark but worldwide. To accelerate this growth and drive job creation, Space Connect North has been established

New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during its NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective.

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has announced that it has officially received its spaceflight operator licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

SpaceX has successfully launched two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, to the moon.