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Space Industry
Satellite Applications Catapult to Launch “Levitas” Microgravity Marketplace Beta in Fall 2026, Accelerating In-Space R&D
Satellite Applications Catapult UK Overview Satellite Applications Catapult announced the beta launch of "Levitas," a microgravity marketplace platform, in Fall 2026. This platform aims to help organizations discover, compare, and connec... -
Space Industry
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... -
Space Industry
Redwire Partners with Kanematsu to Expand Space Infrastructure and Microgravity Technology Portfolio in Japan
SatNews USA Overview Redwire Corporation announced a strategic teaming agreement with Japan's Kanematsu Corporation to expand Redwire's space infrastructure and microgravity technology portfolio in Japan. Kanematsu will manage market acc... -
Space Industry
Microgravity and Low Pressure Unveil Unique Challenges for In-Space Carbon-Fiber Composite Manufacturing
ASME USA Overview New research highlights that microgravity and low pressure uniquely affect the in-space manufacturing of carbon-fiber-reinforced structures, differing from terrestrial physics. The study indicates weakened buoyancy in m... -
Space Industry
UK Satellite Applications Catapult to Launch “Levitas” Microgravity R&D Marketplace This Autumn
Satellite Applications Catapult UK Overview The UK's Satellite Applications Catapult announced it will launch "Levitas," a beta platform in Autumn 2026, designed to simplify access to microgravity R&D opportunities. Levitas will conn... -
Space Industry
Beyond SpaceX: Diverse Space Economy Fueled by Satellite, Data, and Microgravity Biotech Growth
American Century Investments USA Overview The space economy is diversifying significantly beyond rocket launches, driven by opportunities in satellites, Earth observation data, and microgravity biotechnology, according to American Centur... -
Space Industry
Varda Space Industries Accelerates Space-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with BioPharma Leader Dolsten Joining Board, Plans 10 Launches by 2027
BioSpace USA Overview Varda Space Industries announced that biopharmaceutical leader Mikael Dolsten will join its Board of Directors, signaling an accelerated push into space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company believes micro... -
Space Industry
SpaceX Starship Successfully Deploys Next-Gen Starlink V3 Satellites, Captures Orbital Footage of Upper Stage on 13th Test Flight
Space.com USA Overview SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th test flight on July 24, successfully deploying next-generation Starlink internet satellites into orbit for the first time. During this mission, six "Starlink V3" satellites capt... -
Space Industry
SpaceX Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight of Starfall Reentry Capsule, Accelerating Microgravity Manufacturing & Point-to-Point Cargo
SatNews USA Overview SpaceX successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its Starfall reentry capsule on June 23, addressing limitations in microgravity access and point-to-point cargo transport. This innovative capsule provides an a... -
Space Industry
Microgravity Crystal Growth Boosts Semiconductor Performance; Space Forge Achieves On-Orbit Manufacturing Milestones
BeBeez International Europe Overview Research indicates that crystal growth in microgravity can produce "purer" crystals with more uniform size and structure, potentially leading to significantly enhanced semiconductor performance. Pione...