U.S. Air Force is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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U.S. Air Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
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U.S. Air Force is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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Orbit Fab has hired a new CEO, Peter Shaper, and raised $25 million in funding to support its satellite refueling business, with plans to demonstrate the technology within the next 18-24 months. This development marks a significant step forward for the company as it aims to provide on-orbit refueling services to the aerospace industry.
The GEMS2-Amethyst satellite, launched by SpaceX, has successfully released its first light imagery using a commercial microwave radiometer to collect global atmospheric observations. This development marks a significant step forward in the collection of 3D atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles, with potential implications for improved weather forecasting.
SpaceX is set to launch its new Starfall capsule on a debut mission to low Earth orbit, designed to carry payloads and return materials safely back to Earth. The mission will mark a significant milestone in the development of reusable spacecraft technology.
Gilat Satellite Networks has agreed to purchase Comtech's satellite ground infrastructure solutions for $157.5 million in cash, a deal that will increase Gilat's annual revenue to over $700 million. This acquisition comes six years after a failed merger attempt between the two companies.
A novel propulsion system, utilizing a single propellant for both chemical and electrical thrusters, is poised to increase the efficiency and capabilities of small satellites, with potential applications in future Mars missions. This innovative technology will be tested on a cubesat mission in low Earth-orbit.