Space
OHB to negotiate implentation of ESA exoplanet research satellite
The European Space Agency has selected OBH System AG as industrial prime contractor to negotiate the implementation of its PLATO satellite, which will detect and conduct research into exoplanets.
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Orbital ATK's place in space
TESS exoplanet survey satellite and United Launch Alliance Atlas V launches mark recent successes for aerospace technology leader Orbital ATK.
Read MorePredicting advanced composites use in launches to the moon, Mars
Irrespective of what launch vehicles provide transport for colonization efforts to the Moon or Mars, advanced composites are sure to play an enabling role.
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Airborne to manufacture solar array panels for Galileo satellites
Airborne Aerospace has been awarded a contract to manufacture substrate panels for the solar arrays of 12 new Galileo FOC satellites.
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Humanity Star satellite to begin early descent
Reflective carbon fiber satellite’s brief mission of “making people look up” will come to an end earlier than expected.
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BRM launches line of woven webbing for aerospace applications
Bally Ribbon Mills, manufacturer of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics announces webbing for aerospace and aviation markets.
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Stratolaunch project makes more progress
All-composites mega-plane achieves ground speed of 40 knots in taxi tests.
WatchJEC World 2018 preview: Hexcel
Hexcel (Hall 5, J41) is featuring products for customer applications in aerospace, automotive, wind energy and marine markets.
Read MoreJEC World 2018 preview: Haydale
Haydale (Hall 6, S64) is demonstrating applications of its lightweight graphene-enhanced prepregs, which are said to offer significant weight reduction and improved structural performance.
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Ascent Aerospace opens second Engineering Center of Excellence
With the consolidation of engineering teams to a Engineering Center of Excellence at its Macomb campus, Ascent Aerospace announces plans to expand and reorganize the company’s engineering resources.
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