Space
Firefly awarded launch agreement for U.S. Space Force VICTUS SOL mission
Third tactically responsive space mission will build on lessons learned from VICTUS NOX and HAZE launched aboard Firefly’s composite Alpha rocket, building up the company’s rapid response capability.
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Airbus awarded Oberon contract for two SAR satellites using CFRP Wrapped Rib design by OSS
Oxford Space Systems (OSS) has collaborated with Airbus subsidiary SSTL to deliver efficient CarbSAR SmallSat with large, scalable, stowable and lightweight reflector antenna using CFRP structures.
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Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone
Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.
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Vast, SpaceX issue joint request for research proposals to advance long-term human habitation in space
Call for submitted proposals will leverage the capabilities of the Haven-1 Lab, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and/or private astronaut missions.
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ESA-backed CASSANDRA project targets composite SHM, repair maturation
The CASSANDRA project, joined by CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM, will support the integration of sophisticated SHM and healing systems into composite structures, driving Europe’s space exploration and technology development efforts.
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon
Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.
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In-space 3D printing research paves way for future in-orbit fabricators
University of Glasgow researchers have demonstrated a patented process that can effectively 3D print in low-Earth gravity with feedstock and fiber reinforcement, freeing up the ability to build structures on-demand in space.
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Toyota invests in Interstellar, enters reuseable launch rocket market
A deepened strategic alliance with the Japanese startup will combine Toyota’s automotive expertise and Interstellar’s CFRP know-how for mass rocket production.
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Firefly awarded $179 million NASA contract for moon delivery
Company’s third lunar mission and fourth NASA CLPS task order uses Firefly’s carbon fiber Blue Ghost lunar lander, Elytra Dark orbital vehicle and a rover to operate six NASA instruments.
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Design for manufacturing, assembly and automation enables complex CFRP telescope supports
Airborne delivered two mirror support structures for the FYST and SOLAT telescopes, assembling 26,300 components while maintaining near-zero CTE, strict tolerances on 6.5 × 6.5 × 1.8-meter assemblies.
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