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Where SkyHopper Fits into ArianeGroup’s Reusability Efforts

While ArianeGroup pushes ahead with the development of the delayed Themis reusable booster demonstrator, the company is also quietly advancing an initiative known as SkyHopper, which aims to enable the recovery and reuse of the Maia rocket’s first stage. This suggests a closer level of collaboration with its subsidiary MaiaSpace than was previously apparent. MaiaSpace […] The post Where SkyHopper Fits into ArianeGroup’s Reusability Efforts appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote Sensing

Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details. But the eyes that evolved to help humankind survive and thrive […] The post Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote Sensing appeared first on SpaceNews..

What’s Happening in Space Policy April 6-12, 2025

Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of April 6-12, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session […].

Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power

A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year. The post Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews..

Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project

A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities. The post Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project appeared first on SpaceNews..

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East is targeting 3 p.m. PDT (6 p.m. EDT, 2200 UTC) on Monday, April 7. If needed, the launch window extends another 3.5 hours. .

ESA releases first set of Euclid images and data

The European Space Agency (ESA) released the first batch of images and data for its… The post ESA releases first set of Euclid images and data appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

Portal Space Systems Raises $17.5M to Launch Supernova Solar Thermal Spacecraft Demo in 2026

Portal Space Systems Raises $17.5M to Launch Supernova Solar Thermal Spacecraft Demo in 2026.

SpinLaunch Unveils Bold Plans for Broadband Satellite Constellation with €122.5 Million Contract

SpinLaunch Unveils Bold Plans for Broadband Satellite Constellation with €122.5 Million Contract.

Vast Signs Agreement with NASA for Haven-1 Space Station Testing Ahead of 2026 Launch

Vast Signs Agreement with NASA for Haven-1 Space Station Testing Ahead of 2026 Launch.