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NASA Unveils Plans for Mars Communications Orbiter
NASA has outlined its objectives for a Mars communications orbiter, allocating $700 million for the project, which aims to provide communication services for spacecraft operating at Mars through 2035. The orbiter will operate for at least five years and support data rates of up to 100 megabits per second on direct links with Earth.
3/2/2026
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L3Harris Sells Majority Stake in Space Propulsion and Power Systems Business to AE Industrial Partners
L3Harris has announced the sale of a majority stake in its Space Propulsion and Power Systems business to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million, with the new entity, named Rocketdyne, focusing on the RL10 engine and international expansion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and will have significant implications for the aerospace industry.
1/9/2026
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Private Equity Deal Revives Rocketdyne, Shaping the Future of US Space Propulsion
A private equity deal has led to the revival of Rocketdyne, a historic US manufacturer of large liquid-fueled rocket engines, with AE Industrial Partners acquiring a 60% stake in L3Harris' propulsion and power business for $845 million. This development is expected to have significant implications for the broader aerospace industry, particularly in the context of NASA's Artemis Moon program.
1/6/2026
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