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ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program

The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans for the first phase of an Earth observation satellite system that will have both civil and military uses. The post ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners

China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners appeared first on SpaceNews.

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American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million Capacity Expansion with Parent Company Approval

Strategic Investment to Support Critical U.S. and Allied Solid Rocket Motor and Space Launch Programs Cedar City, Utah – June 11, 2025 American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC), a leading supplier of […] The post American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million Capacity Expansion with Parent Company Approval appeared first on SpaceNews.

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AST SpaceMobile reaches deal to bankroll Ligado’s Viasat settlement

AST SpaceMobile has reached a deal enabling bankrupt satellite operator Ligado Networks to pay the more than $500 million it owes Viasat, in exchange for L-band spectrum to boost its planned direct-to-smartphone services. The post AST SpaceMobile reaches deal to bankroll Ligado’s Viasat settlement appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Is AI the next frontier in spacecraft design, or just a shiny buzzword?

There is huge promise in AI to transform spacecraft design.  From near real-time performance calculations that enable broader design space exploration, to generative algorithms using mission requirements as inputs to […] The post Is AI the next frontier in spacecraft design, or just a shiny buzzword? appeared first on SpaceNews.

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CAS Space performs Kinetica-2 first stage hot fire test ahead of first launch and cargo demo

China’s CAS Space completed a hot fire test of its Kinetica-2 rocket’s first stage, targeting a maiden orbital launch later this year. The post CAS Space performs Kinetica-2 first stage hot fire test ahead of first launch and cargo demo appeared first on SpaceNews.

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