Space
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales forge leading European space player
An MOU will combine their space systems and services activities into a joint venture expected to launch in 2027, with pooled expertise, an annual turnover of ~€6.5 billion and ~25,000 employees.
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Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Electron will launch JAXA’s payload demonstration SatellitE-4 and the JAXA-manifested rideshare in 2025 and 2026, respectively, further supporting Rocket Lab’s support of international space agencies.
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Atomic-6 composite Space Armor shields space operation communications, spacecraft and astronauts
Lightweight radio frequency-permeable orbital debris shield mitigates the creation of harmful debris upon impact and has proven to protect against the high-speed particles traveling space.
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ICOMAT launches U.K. automated space manufacturing facility with £4.8 million backing
At its opening, iCOMAT demonstrated how its specialized RTS production lines will support a variety of composite space innovations and build up the U.K. space sector.
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Inversion Space looks to 2026 orbital flight for space delivery vehicle Arc
California startup, with its spacecraft made from lightweight metals and heat-resistant composites, plans to use space to quickly and autonomously deliver cargo within an hour anywhere in the world.
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Novaspace reports 43,000 satellites to be launched 2025-2034
Annual report forecasts record growth — averaging 12 satellites/day — fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand and rapid innovation.
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Industrializing rapid tape shearing for high-rate, 3D composite structures
ICOMAT’s first RTS factory creates preforms in 5 minutes for parts with -65% weight, higher strength and damage tolerance for wingskins, spars, fuselage, space tanks, auto chassis and more.
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MaruHachi Corp. to develop CFRTP cryogenic rocket fuel tank
MaruHachi is selected by the Japanese government’s Space Strategic Fund, commencing joint development with University of Tokyo and Kanazawa Institute of Technology/ICC.
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Hexcel, HyPerComp debut Type 4 COPV for aerospace, space
The vessel, far along the path toward certification, demonstrates optimal fiber strength and burst pressure performance, designed to meet demanding environment needs.
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Rocket Lab opens Launch Complex 3 for Neutron rocket debut
Fourth launch site constructed in under two years will be exclusively used for Rocket Lab’s upcoming medium-lift composite rocket Neutron.
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