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U.S. Space Force Awards $615 Million SB-AMTI Satellite Contracts to Rocket Lab and Two Others, Diversifying Beyond SpaceX
Defense One USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts totaling $615 million to Rocket Lab, STR, and a third company to reduce its reliance on SpaceX for Space-Based Adaptive Moving Target Indication (SB-AMTI) capabilities. ... -
Rocket Lab Poised for Profitability Inflection with Neutron’s First Flight Targeted This Year, Multiple Major Contracts, and Strategic M&A
Seeking Alpha USA Overview Rocket Lab announced plans to roll out its Neutron rocket to the launch pad in Q4 2026 for a maiden flight this year. Concurrently, the company secured major new contracts, including a dedicated launch with Kep... -
ISS National Lab Selects 8 Startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator, Supporting In-Space Manufacturing of AI Chips, High-Value Proteins, and Cell-Free Nanomedicines
ISS National Lab USA Overview The ISS National Lab announced the selection of eight early-stage startups for its 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator program. These companies gain access to LEO R&D, $500,000 to $750,000 in private funding, ... -
Mitsubishi Electric Partners with US-based Array Labs to Develop Space-based AMTI for Asia-Pacific, Enhancing Stealth Detection
Aviation Week Japan Overview Mitsubishi Electric announced a strategic partnership with U.S. startup Array Labs to develop space-based Airborne Moving Target Indication (AMTI) technology for the Asia-Pacific region. Array Labs aims to re... -
Redwire’s SpaceMD Secures First Commercial Mission on SpaceX’s Starfall, Scaling In-Space Pharmaceutical Development
Redwire Corporation USA Overview Redwire subsidiary SpaceMD announced its first commercial mission contract with SpaceX, utilizing the new Starfall spacecraft for a 2028 launch. This mission will deploy up to 32 of Redwire's PIL-BOX plat... -
Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion for Fully Reusable Nova Rocket, Targeting First Two-Stage Return Launch in August 2026
Briefs Finance USA Overview Stoke Space has raised $1 billion to accelerate development of its fully reusable Nova rocket, with a maiden launch targeting August 13, 2026, for a full two-stage return. Unlike partially reusable rockets, No... -
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Doubles Down on AI: Vietnam Plant to Lead Advanced Packaging Substrate Surge
Vietnam Korea Times Vietnam Overview Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEMCO) is poised to significantly expand its production of advanced packaging substrates for AI semiconductors, with a reported 2.4-fold capacity increase at its Thai Nguyen... -
Ibiden Commits ¥500 Billion to ABF Substrates for AI Servers, Anticipating Supply Crunch Beyond 2028
MK Japan Overview Ibiden, the world's leading AI substrate manufacturer, announced a ¥500 billion investment from this year to 2028 to expand production capacity for IC package substrates for AI and high-performance servers. Despite long... -
TSMC Achieves Over 98% CoWoS Yield; ABF Substrates Emerge as Next Bottleneck for AI Chip Expansion
Xenospectrum Taiwan Overview TSMC has announced that its advanced CoWoS packaging technology, particularly for 5.5x reticle AI chip products, consistently achieves yields exceeding 98%. While CoWoS capacity has doubled annually for three... -
Korro Bio Accelerates RNA Editing Platform into Clinic with First-in-Human Trial for Hyperammonemia and Designation of AATD Candidate
GlobeNewswire (via Korro Bio, Inc.) USA Overview Korro Bio has announced plans to initiate first-in-human clinical trials for its hyperammonemia treatment candidate, KRRO-121, in late 2026. Concurrently, the company designated KRRO-111 a...
