HyImpulse wins UK launch licence for hybrid-propelled SR75
(SpaceEnergy) HyImpulse has received a UK launch operator licence covering its hybrid-propelled SR75 suborbital rocket and future SL1 orbital launches from SaxaVord Spaceport
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Google launches first Project Suncatcher orbital AI test
(SpaceEnergy) Google has launched the first Project Suncatcher spacecraft, advancing its solar-powered orbital artificial-intelligence infrastructure programme from ground testing to an in-
Canada launches centre to develop space isotope supply chain
(SpaceEnergy) Canada’s Nuclear Innovation Institute has launched the Canadian Centre for Space Isotopes to develop domestic isotope capabilities for radioisotope power systems used
CNES study finds satellite refuelling feasible without major redesign
(SpaceEnergy) A CNES-commissioned study has concluded that in-orbit refuelling can be integrated into future satellite platforms without fundamental architectural redesign, while identifying
Overview Energy wins US military contract for space-solar beacon
(SpaceEnergy) Overview Energy has won a US military contract to design, build and test ground beacon hardware enabling its satellites to authenticate receiving sites
Virtus Solis signs 20-year deal for 100 MW of orbital solar power
(SpaceEnergy) Virtus Solis has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply Brae Systems with 100 MW of continuous space-based solar power,
Sophia Space, Redwire partner on solar-powered orbital data centres
(SpaceEnergy) Sophia Space and Redwire have agreed to explore scalable orbital data-centre systems combining modular computing with solar generation, power distribution, thermal management
ISC reaches 60% power in reusable rocket engine test
(SpaceEnergy) Innovative Space Carrier has fired its reusable rocket engine at 60% of rated output, its highest level so far, while operating the engine&
Electrostatic E-Glider study targets propellant-free moon operations
(SpaceEnergy) Researchers have extended an electrostatic spacecraft concept to the Moon, Phobos, Deimos and other airless bodies, finding it could support hovering and local
Toyota starts test-site build for lunar regenerative fuel-cell system
(SpaceEnergy) Toyota has completed concept design of a regenerative fuel-cell system for lunar use, started basic design and begun building a Japanese test
Starship reaches orbit for first time on Flight 14
(SpaceEnergy) SpaceX’s Starship has reached Earth orbit for the first time, marking a propulsion and vehicle-development milestone for the methane-fuelled transportation
US researchers set common readiness criteria for space nuclear systems
(SpaceEnergy) US researchers have published unified technology-readiness criteria for space nuclear systems, including nuclear electric propulsion, reconciling differing NASA, Department of Defense and