Jack Kuhr
GITAI to Launch a Pair of Robotic Arms to the ISS on Monday
In every corner of GITAI’s bustling factory, a unique and fully operational robotic demo was on display, each preparing for its day in space.
Albedo Raises $35M for its High-Resolution VLEO Imaging
Albedo, a VLEO imaging startup, secured a $35M Series A-1 round to launch the company’s first satellite, accelerate constellation deployment, and further vertically integrate.
SSA Startup Aldoria Nabs $10.9M Series A
Aldoria, formerly known as Share My Space, clinched a €10M ($10.9M) Series A round to expand its space situational awareness (SSA) offering.
Japan’s SLIM Spacecraft is Set to Attempt a Soft-Landing on the Moon
Japan’s SLIM spacecraft is gearing up for its soft-landing on the lunar surface Friday morning, a milestone that would make the country the fifth to achieve the feat.
ESA’s 2024 Budget Rises 10% to €7.8B
The European Space Agency budget will increase this year by 10% to €7.8B ($8.5B), the agency announced at its annual press briefing yesterday.
D-Orbit Raises $110M Series C
D-Orbit, a European in-space logistics startup, secured €100M ($110M) as an initial raise in a Series C round, which will allow it to expand its service offerings and build out operations in the US, Europe, and the UK, the company announced this morning.
NASA Bumps Up Funding for Blue Origin and Voyager Space Stations
NASA has reallocated a serious pot of funding for the companies still participating in its Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program.
Sidus Space Nabs NOAA Remote Sensing License
Sidus Space ($SIDU) secured a key NOAA remote sensing license for Panchromatic and Shortwave Infrared imaging on its LizzieSat birds, the company announced on Wednesday.
Terran Orbital Nabs Rivada Payment
Terran Orbital ($LLAP) announced yesterday it received a key Rivada Space Networks milestone payment for its mega-contract to build 300 internet satellites after months of delays.
SpaceX Launches the Pentagon’s X-37B Spaceplane
SpaceX launched the Space Force’s X-37B aboard a Falcon Heavy on Dec. 28 after a few weeks of delays.
