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DMU41 Inertial Measurement Unit Demonstrates Recoverable Radiation Resilience in Heavy Particle Testing
On Sept. 23, 2026, a technical report detailing radiation test results for the DMU41 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) outlined how sensor reset architectures de-risk satellite […]
Exolaunch Contracts Dedicated SpaceX Starship Mission for 2029 Starfall Return-to-Earth Program
On Sept. 22, 2026, satellite launch integration provider Exolaunch signed a launch services agreement with SpaceX for a dedicated Starfall mission aboard the Starship launch […]
Aerospacelab Reaches Profitability Ahead of Booking $2.75 Billion IRIS² Satellite Contract
On Sept. 21, 2026, Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab confirmed it achieved financial profitability in early 2026, prior to securing a €2.4 billion ($2.75 billion) prime […]
Rocket Lab Expands Launch Infrastructure and Vehicle Architecture to Capture Domestic Launch Market Share
On Sept. 17, 2026, market evaluations of the U.S. launch sector underscored Rocket Lab’s position as a primary commercial candidate to address domestic launch capacity […]
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