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US Space Force Awards SpaceX $4.16 Billion Contract for Airborne Target Tracking Satellite Constellation, Deployment by 2028
DefenseScoop USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a monumental $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite constellation for tracking airborne targets by 2028, as part of its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (... -
High-Performance Plastics Adopted in Spacecraft for Radiation and Extreme Temperature Resistance in Structural and Electrical Systems
Drake Plastics USA Overview High-performance plastics like Torlon PAI, PEEK, and Ultem PEI are vital for spacecraft due to their exceptional radiation resistance and ability to maintain properties under extreme temperatures. These materi... -
DOE and NASA Advance Fission Surface Power Systems for Moon/Mars, Targeting Late 2020s Lunar Demonstration
U.S. Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA are jointly developing fission surface power systems for extended lunar and Martian missions, aiming for a moon-based demonstration by the late 2020s. Th... -
Japan, Led by Astroscale and JAXA, Establishes Global Standards for Space Debris Removal and On-Orbit Servicing
Digital Journal Japan Overview Japan is emerging as a global leader in space sustainability through on-orbit services and active debris removal (ADR), spearheaded by companies like Astroscale and projects like JAXA's CRD2. Astroscale has...
