Space
Archer, NASA sign agreement for eVTOL, space battery cells R&D
This initial project under the Space Act Agreement is focused on studying and developing high-performance battery cells, as well as performing safety testing, to achieve purpose-built solutions for electric aircraft.
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Bally Ribbons 3DMAT quartz composite is adopted for future NASA space missions
Named the NASA Government Invention of the Year, the 3D orthogonally woven materials supports structural and thermal performance needs for Orion mission and more.
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Kineco Kaman completes delivery of first CFRP OMA assembly for Gaganyaan mission
Backed by previous composites-related projects, Kineco continues to contribute its expertise to future space exploration in India.
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Airbus starts production of Galileo Second Generation satellite featuring composites
Manufacturing of six state-of-the-art GNSS satellites uses composite structures from Beyond Gravity, will augment current Galileo constellation.
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Beyond Gravity innovates space with reusable payload fairing
Reuse of composite second stage half-shells could make rockets more accessible to various companies and support more frequent launches.
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CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development
Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.
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Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities
Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.
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ULA Atlas V rocket delivers Project Kuiper, SilentBarker missions
The largely carbon fiber launch vehicle brings success to national security and broadband service goals.
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Composite molding compound replaces Invar for lightweight small satellite structures
Patz Materials and Technologies and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory developed a new monolithic optics housing with 80% less weight, near-zero CTE and the high-volume manufacturing required for commercial space.
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Firefly Aerospace completes composite Blue Ghost lunar lander
First of two lunar missions under NASA’s CLPS initiative will launch in 2024 and conduct diverse technology demonstrations and scientific investigations on the moon’s surface.
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