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SpaceX Launches 400th Falcon 9 Rocket with 20 Starlink Satellites 🚀 On November 23, 2024, SpaceX launched its 400th Falcon 9 rocket, deploying 20 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This mission also marked SpaceX’s 100th West Coast launch. The Falcon 9 booster B1075 completed its 15th flight, landing successfully on the droneship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’, making it the 110th landing on that ship. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcA6P8Zw #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Starlink #DirectToCell #SatelliteLaunch

AmpliTech Secures $1M Initial Order in 5-Year Deal with Fortune 1000 Company 💰 AmpliTech Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPG), a leader in advanced signal processing components for satellite and communications networks, received a $1 million initial purchase order under a 5-year agreement with a U.S.-based Fortune 1000 company. The order includes Low-Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) and engineering services, leveraging AmpliTech’s proprietary Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) technology for satellite communication. This deal represents ~20% of annual sales for AmpliTech Inc. and enhances margins by using in-house technology. The order will be delivered in early fiscal 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPM2r7Sn #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #Amplitech #LNB #SatelliteTech

China Successfully Tests Inflatable Space Capsule In Orbit 🌌 China’s inflatable space capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian 19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST). This achievement represents a major step forward in developing lightweight, space-efficient structures for future missions. Key Features: 1. Flexible, lightweight material that remains compressed during launch and inflates in orbit. 2. Passed tests for structural integrity, airtightness, and interior temperature regulation. 3. Provides critical support for China’s space station and manned lunar landing projects. This success reinforces China’s capability to develop large, sealed capsules for space operations while maximizing folding efficiency. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaENt47K #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #SpaceInnovation #InflatableCapsule #SpaceTechnology #FutureOfSpace #SpaceExploration

Intuitive Machines Unveils Moon RACER: Next-Gen Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA’s Artemis Program 🌕 Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) has revealed the Moon RACER (Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover) lunar terrain vehicle (LTV), a cutting-edge lunar rover designed to support NASA’s Artemis astronauts on the Moon’s surface. With seating for two astronauts, a cargo capacity of 400 kg, and the ability to tow an additional 800 kg, this electric-powered vehicle is optimized for scientific exploration and future Mars missions. ⭐ Highlights of the press: - Developed with input from Apollo moonwalkers, its features of ergonomic controls, simplified seatbelts, and operability from both sides are ideal for astronauts in bulky spacesuits. - Includes autonomous driving, power management, and advanced communication/navigation systems to ensure long-term usability. - Beyond Artemis missions, the Moon RACER will support remote commercial and scientific operations for 10 years under NASA’s CLPS initiative. - Designed to withstand harsh conditions at the Moon’s South Pole and deployable via Intuitive Machines’ Nova-D lunar lander. The rover is currently undergoing astronaut testing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and field trials in Arizona, in preparation for competing 2025 NASA’s LTV provider contract. Moon RACER was engineered in partnership with Boeing, Michelin, Northrop Grumman, and more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaH_s8Dm #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #IntuitiveMachines #MoonRover #ArtemisProgram #LunarExploration #SpaceInnovation

Rocket Lab Secures Multi-Launch Agreement for Neutron with Confidential Partner 🚀 Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced a multi-launch agreement with a confidential commercial satellite constellation operator for its Neutron medium-lift rocket. The contract includes two dedicated missions starting mid-2026 from the Virginia-based Launch Complex 3. This deal could extend to deploying the customer’s entire constellation. 🌟 Why it matters: - Neutron is designed for reusability, it can deliver 13,000 kg to LEO for the purpose of addressing commercial constellations, national security, and science missions. - Neutron positions Rocket Lab to compete in the growing $10B medium-lift launch market and key U.S. government contracts, including the $5.6B NSSL Lane 1 program and the $986m contract under the U.S. Space Force’s OSP-4 program. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gg2V_U-6 #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #RocketLab #NeutronRocket #SatelliteLaunch #ReusableRockets #CommercialSpace

AST SpaceMobile Secures Launch Agreements for Global Space-Based Cellular Coverage 🌌 AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), a space-based cellular broadband service provider, has announced launch service agreements to deploy up to 60 next-generation Block 2 BlueBird satellites. These will enable continuous broadband coverage in key markets, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, and others. The campaign will use Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket and other launch vehicles, with launches scheduled for 2025 and 2026 from Cape Canaveral. ⭐ Highlights of the press: - Block 2 BlueBird satellites will offer 10x bandwidth of current models to support voice, data, and video with peak speeds up to 120 Mbps. - Featuring 2,400 sq. ft. communication arrays, they are the largest ever deployed into low Earth orbit. - Collaborations with over 45 mobile operators (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone) to serve 2.8 billion+ users globally. - Supported by investments from Google, AT&T, Verizon, and others, including U.S. Government contracts. The Block 2 constellation will target 100% U.S. nationwide coverage with over 5,600 coverage cells. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPz6mJ7s #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #SpaceTech #ASTSpaceMobile #NewGlenn #GlobalConnectivity

Lockheed Martin Completes Acquisition of Terran Orbital💲 Lockheed Martin, an American defense and aerospace manufacturer, has finalized its acquisition of Terran Orbital, a satellite solutions provider and its subsidiary, Tyvak International, bringing expanded satellite design, production, and mission services under its Space division. This acquisition combines Terran Orbital’s customizable satellite platforms with Lockheed’s mission systems, with the goal of improving capabilities for military, civil, and commercial space missions. Terran Orbital, now operating as a Lockheed Martin company, will continue to offer customizable satellite solutions and maintain its existing U.S. and Italian locations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5FbuWMZ #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #LockheedMartin #TerranOrbital #SatelliteTechnology

ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Nears Certification, Awaits First National Security Launch Date 🚀 United Launch Alliance (ULA), an American launch service provider formed as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security, is in the final phase of certifying its Vulcan rocket for its first national security mission, USSF-106, as part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. The U.S. Space Force is analyzing data from Vulcan’s recent Cert-2 test mission, which encountered a minor issue with a solid rocket booster nozzle. Certification is expected soon, with the first two missions set to launch U.S. military satellites. Meanwhile, ULA is preparing for future Vulcan launches by stacking components at Cape Canaveral and planning a new transport vessel for 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN6ptB44 #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #ULA #VulcanRocket #LaunchActivities

Apple Invests $1.5 Billion in Globalstar to Boost iPhone Satellite Services 🛰 Apple has committed $1.5 billion to Globalstar, an American telecommunications company, to expand satellite services for iPhones, including a $1.1 billion cash investment and a 20% equity stake. The funding will help Globalstar add new satellites and enhance ground infrastructure with 85% of its network capacity dedicated to Apple. This investment builds on Apple’s emergency satellite texting feature and strengthens its position in the direct-to-device satellite market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXGYkpkV #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #Apple #Globalstar #SatelliteConnectivity #iPhone #D2D

Eutelsat America and OneWeb Partner with Iridium to Enhance Satellite Services for U.S. Government 🌌 Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT), a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group (a French GEO-LEO satellite operator), have partnered with Iridium Communications, a global satellite communications company, to provide Iridium Certus and Satellite Time and Location (STL) services to U.S. government clients. This partnership will leverage EACOWT’s network of over 600 LEO satellites, ensuring resilient connectivity and navigation in challenging environments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3vStugV #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #SpaceNews #Eutelsat #OneWeb #Iridium #SatelliteServices #LEO