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Aerospacelab, a satellite manufacturer, is one of Europe’s top-funded space startups.

As the new space economy and the new space race rapidly evolve in parallel, the demand for leading-edge, reliable, and cost-effective satellite and robotic space solutions has also accelerated. Space-based infrastructure is at the heart of many technologies foundational to global security and society, including communications networks, navigation systems, and Earth observation capabilities. Humanity’s growing…

The US space industry has attracted Italian space companies seeking to take advantage of the market’s potential with dozens of businesses and organizations investing, collaborating, and contributing in the US, creating a win-win situation for both parties. Expanding US Footprint Italian companies have been making substantial investments in aerospace manufacturing facilities in the US, lending…

Startups and researchers addressing Critical Health problems on Earth and in Space can apply to the Humans In Space Challenge to access equity investment and on-orbit experiment opportunities, alongside accelerator program and networking opportunities supported by globally renowned partners and institutions. Applications for the 2024 Humans In Space (HIS) Challenge are now open until June…

Working for a space startup involves a constant rush of fast-paced and demanding tasks.

From inventing the telephone to now creating the most powerful camera aboard the James Webb Telescope, Scotland continues to revolutionize technology and is setting its sights on the space industry.

The space industry thrives on continuous hardware innovation and the advancement of materials designed to withstand the harshest conditions imaginable. The Niobium C103 refractory alloy is a prime example.  Refractory alloys stand out in aerospace and defense applications due to their ability to maintain their structural integrity and mechanical properties at extremely high temperatures. Comprising…

For those working in the space industry, doing it because it’s hard is a guiding motivating principle. 

As big data, Earth intelligence, and the Internet of Things increasingly shape our society, the appetite for real-time satellite communication has never been greater. The rising demand—coupled with diminishing barriers to entry for satellite operators—has elevated the role of satellites in our everyday lives. Space-based comms are integral to our ability to connect to the…

With space emerging as a strategically important domain, the US is redoubling its efforts to establish a resilient missile detection and alert system to fortify the nation’s defenses. While the Pentagon has invested in space-based missile tracking technologies since the Cold War-era, the rise of novel and pressing threats has heightened the urgency. Intercontinental missiles…

Over the last five years, the demand for small satellite manufacturing has skyrocketed, fueled by their cost-effectiveness and versatility across a broad range of applications, including EO, defense, communications, and scientific research. However, meeting the demand in a timely and reliable manner is a challenge for the industry.   As a prime contractor operating within this…