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EPC Space Launches Rad-Hard 1Mrad+ eGaN FETs (15V/25V/40V) for Next-Gen Space Computing, Boosting AI/HPC Power Density and Efficiency
Power Electronics News USA Overview EPC Space has introduced three new radiation-hardened eGaN (gallium nitride) power transistors—EPC7050PCSH, EPC7066PCSH, and EPC7065PCSH—designed for high-performance power conversion in next-generatio... -
ESA Invests €65 Million in Ispace-Europe’s Lunar Polar Rover for Sustainable Water Ice and Helium-3 Extraction
Spacetech Europe Overview The European Space Agency (ESA) has committed €65 million to Ispace-Europe's Luxembourg-based mission to prospect for lunar polar ice. This significant investment aims to develop sustainable extraction technolog... -
US Space Force Awards $12M Contracts to Amazon LEO, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, York Space Systems to Accelerate Resilient Space Data Network (SDN)
ExecutiveBiz USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded separate $12 million firm-fixed-price and other transaction authority agreements to five companies—Amazon LEO for Government, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, and Y... -
Lunar Station Corp Integrates NASA Data to Model Commercial Lunar Infrastructure, Supporting NASA Artemis Plan for Permanent Moon Base
SatNews USA Overview Lunar Station Corp has integrated extensive NASA environmental datasets into its MoonStation platform, significantly enhancing its ability to model commercial lunar infrastructure. This technical synergy allows lunar... -
China’s Commercial Space Sector Soars: 50 Launches in 2025, Aerospace Core to 15th Five-Year Plan, and Offshore Launch Innovation
Xinhua China Overview China's commercial space sector is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by supportive policies, technological breakthroughs, and strong market demand, achieving 50 commercial space launches in 2025, accounting for ove... -
US Space Force Awards Rocket Lab $397 Million Contract for ‘Flatellites’ to Boost Air Threat Tracking Capabilities
Space.com USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab a significant $397 million contract to design, manufacture, launch, and operate a fleet of 'Flatellites' aimed at enhancing air threat tracking capabilities. This funding... -
India’s Serendipity Space Successfully Tests Autonomous In-Space Pharmaceutical Manufacturing System ‘Alchemy’ in Suborbital Flight
Fortune India India Overview Indian startup Serendipity Space has successfully flight-tested its prototype satellite system, 'Alchemy,' capable of autonomous pharmaceutical manufacturing in suborbital space. The system demonstrated drug ... -
Orbital Manufacturing Accelerates: Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals Take Center Stage as US Weighs Tax Credits and China Advances Tiangong Microgravity Production
Space Index International Overview In-space manufacturing, particularly for semiconductors and pharmaceuticals under microgravity and vacuum conditions, is rapidly advancing. Companies are pursuing orbital facilities to produce materials... -
LandSpace Achieves Historic First with Zhuque-3 Steel Booster Landing, Advancing China’s Reusable Rocket Capabilities
South China Morning Post China Overview Chinese commercial rocket firm LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket after an orbital launch on August 19, 2026. This landmark achievement makes China the ... -
Microchip Technology Unveils Radiation-Hardened Space CSAC-SA65 Chip-Scale Atomic Clock for Precision Small Satellite Timing
GlobeNewswire USA Overview Microchip Technology has released the Space CSAC-SA65, a radiation-hardened chip-scale atomic clock designed for demanding space applications. This compact device offers over 30 kRad Total Ionizing Dose (TID) i...
