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Javelin Joint Venture and Tata Advanced Systems Signs Agreement for Missile Co-Production in India

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:50:18 EDT

Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India. - - THE BIG PICTURE - - Tata Advanced Systems has been selected by JJV as the prime partner for future in-country co-production efforts following an evaluation of multiple companies based on capability and expertise. Under th...

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NASA's Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:57:44 EDT

Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe's darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. - - Roman pairs a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to explore vast swaths of the sky and probe deeply into cosmic history. This flagship mission will help astronomers explore...

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Second Imaging Satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation fleet successfully launched

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:54:35 EDT

The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace aboard an Ariane 62 launcher from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. - - MTG-I2 is the second imaging satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) program, designed to improve weather forecasting in Europe and Africa. The MTG program is a collaborative venture between the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSA...

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Spacewalk Preps, Biomedical Science as Station Boosts Orbit on Thursday

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:13:19 EDT

Preparations are ongoing for a spacewalk next week to continue external maintenance on the International Space Station. The Expedition 75 residents are also keeping up biomedical research while maintaining orbital outpost systems. Also, a U.S. cargo craft fired it thrusters on Thursday boosting the station's orbit. - - Flight engineer Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) and station commander Jessica Meir of NASA are studying the procedures they will use when they conduct a spa...

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Northrop Grumman Advances Microchip Tech with Diamond Cooling Innovation

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:59:37 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman won a $7 million DARPA contract to build microchips cooled by diamond. The chips dissipate heat much better, so defense and space equipment can be smaller, lighter, faster and last longer. Key Takeaways - - - • Diamond cooling lets microchips shed heat fast, allowing the chip to run faster, deliver stronger signals, and extend its lifespan. - - • These chips and technologies are available nationwide across the industry, thanks to Northrop Grumman's open access c...

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Novagard Introduces Two New Air & Water Barrier Products, Expanding Its Building Envelope Portfolio

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:21:40 EDT

Novagard, a leading manufacturer of high-performance silicone sealants and coatings, has launched its NovaBarrier product line, including the NovaBarrier AWB1000 Air & Water Barrier and NovaBarrier LF1000 Liquid Applied Flashing. - - The new product line is a strategic step in Novagard's continued growth in building envelope solutions, bringing its expertise in advanced material science to applications focused on energy efficiency, durability, and moisture management. Manufactured in the U...

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I Squared's InfraTech® Invests in Muon Space, a Vertically Integrated Space Infrastructure Platform

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:36:48 EDT

I Squared Capital has invested in Muon Space, a vertically integrated provider of managed orbital services, as part of the company's $250 million Series C financing. The oversubscribed round was led by Eclipse, with participation from I Squared and other new and existing investors. - - Muon designs, builds, and operates high-performance satellite constellations for commercial, government, and national security customers. Its Mission Foundry integrates mission design, spacecraft, payloads, s...

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Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force Academy Unveil B-21 Raider-Inspired Uniforms for 2026 Air Power Legacy Series

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:44:37 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Academy unveiled a B-21 Raider-inspired football uniform that connects Air Force heritage to the future of American airpower and strategic deterrence. Key Takeaways - - - • The B-21 Raider-inspired design will debut Oct. 3 at Falcon Stadium during the Air Power Legacy Series game against the U.S. Naval Academy. - - • The uniform reflects the stealth, technology and mission significance of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. - - - (PH...

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Opportunity for a discussion with ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:54:48 EDT

Sophie Adenot will be speaking live from the International Space Station (ISS) during this session, which will take place on Wednesday 2 September between 15:40 and 16:00 CEST. - - This is expected to be the last opportunity for media to speak with Sophie from the ISS. - - Accreditation - - Journalists are invited to register by 31 August 2026, using the form available here: https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form, specifying whether they wish to attend the session online or...

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NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:58:32 EDT

Coverage plans are ready for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA's next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe's biggest mysteries, including dark energy. - - NASA and SpaceX are targeting Roman's liftoff for no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch coverage begins at 6:20 a.m. - - Live coverage...

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Sikorsky Selects Česk� leteck� servisn�, a.s. (CLS) as Official European Union Distribution Center for BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Parts

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:38:48 EDT

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), today announced the selection of Cesk� leteck� servisn�, a.s. (CLS) as an authorized Sikorsky distribution center for BLACK HAWK helicopter parts within the European Union. - - Leveraging ČLS's extensive experience delivering turnkey avionics and equipment solutions for both helicopter and fixed-wing platforms, the agreement reinforces Sikorsky's commitment to European customers and enhances parts availability for the growing Black Hawk...

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Thales issues a €1bn bond €

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:52 EDT

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) issued on August 20 th, 2026 a bond in two tranches for a total amount of 1 billion euros, intended to finance the projected acquisition of Exail announced on July 6th, 2026. - - This new issue comes in the following form: - - - • A tranche of 500 million euros, with a term of 4 years, at a fixed rate with a coupon of 3.50%; - • A tranche of 500 million euros, with a term of 8 years, at a fixed rate with a coupon of 3.75%. - - - - - This issue was met with stron...

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Viasat selects Rocket Lab to build GEO Satellite for U.S. Space Force's Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:26:11 EDT

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced it selected Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, to build a satellite bus for the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. - - On May 22, 2026, Viasat was awarded a prime contract to deliver one of the first small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites for the PTS-G con...

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The C-2A Greyhound: An Unmatched Link from Shore to Sea

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:13:32 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman's C-2A Greyhound served U.S. Navy carrier strike groups for over 60 years, providing critical, reliable logistics support with specialized design tailored for carrier operations. Key Takeaways - - - • The C-2A enabled rapid delivery of high-value cargo, personnel and special operations assets directly to carriers worldwide. - - • Northrop Grumman's long-term commitment and technology have played an important role in continuous Navy operational connectivity. - - ...

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Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividend 2026

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:56 EDT

The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.47 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 31, 2026. Northrop Grumman continues to execute a disciplined capital allocation strategy that prioritizes investments in the manufacturing capabilities and capacity needed to deliver differentiating technologies quickly for our customers. - - Northrop Gru...

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MTG-I2 launch event at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:14:00 EDT

During the evening, journalists will have the opportunity to attend a live stage show including mission experts from various partner organisations, watch the live retransmission of the launch from Europe's Spaceport and interview senior experts present. - - About MTG-I2 - - MTG-I2 is the third satellite to join the MTG constellation for Eumetsat – the first MTG-Imager and the MTG-Sounder are already in orbit. The mission is designed to produce data and images for weather forecasting and...

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Lockheed Martin and Saildrone Demonstrate Launch from USV Platform

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:52:50 EDT

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone launched two rounds from a Surveyor class Saildrone integrated with a Joint-Air-to-Ground (JAGM) Dual Launcher and Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) fire control C2. In coordination with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Carrier Strike Group and enabled by the Navy's ARES—a remotely operated combat system—the Saildrone Surveyor demonstrated its interoperability by acting on target data for a surrogate high-speed surface craft. The demonstration went fr...

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Milky Way's fastest star orbits our supermassive black hole so closely it feels its spin

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:28:30 EDT

“Decades carefully tracking stars orbiting our galaxy's central black hole, Sagittarius A*, have led to this breakthrough discovery of a very promising star. Because it orbits so close to Sagittarius A*, S301 opens a new window to the fundamental properties of spacetime in this extreme black-hole environment,” says Nobel Prize winner Reinhard Genzel, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in Garching, Germany, and founding member of the collaboration that m...

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Thales and Systematic partner to strengthen Denmark's Air Defence capabilities

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:20:45 EDT

- - • Thales and Systematic have formed a strategic partnership to deliver modern, combat-proven air defence solutions to strengthen the Danish Armed Forces. - - • Announced at DALO Industry Days in Herning, Denmark, the partnership combines Systematic's command-and-control capabilities with Thales' air defence expertise - reinforcing both companies' long-term commitment to Denmark and European sovereign defence solutions. - - • The partnership contributes to the delivery of NATO's Air Com...

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Northrop Grumman Delivers E-2D Advanced Hawkeye's Most Significant Upgrade in Platform History

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:48:49 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman has held the critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade, enabling integration and testing of this major modernization effort, with delivery planned by the end of the decade. This upgrade significantly enhances situational awareness, crew efficiency, and fleet sustainment through a modular open systems approach. Key Takeaways - - - • The Block II upgrade is the most significant enhancement to the E-2D platform, improving operational cap...

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How Bengaluru Brain Power Is Helping Advance the Future of Flight

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:04:27 EDT

In his 26 years at GE Aerospace, Consulting Engineer Nitesh Jain has learned to expect great things from his colleagues at Bengaluru's John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC). One of the company's largest multidisciplinary centers for research and development outside the United States, the JFWTC has long collaborated with other global research centers to produce key innovations for the future of flight. Now, with the company riding a wave of media attention for the advances in high-altit...

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Statement from Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier, on Moody's Ratings Upgrade to Ba2 from Ba3, While Maintaining a Positive Outlook

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:47 EDT

Moody's upgrade of Bombardier's credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2, while maintaining a positive outlook, is a clear recognition of the progress we have made in strengthening our business and financial profile. As our second credit rating upgrade from Moody's in the past 12 months, it reflects the consistent operational performance we have delivered and our sustained focus on deleveraging over recent years, as well as our strong track record of earnings growth, free cash flow generation and c...

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NASA, ESA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Swap High-Speed Antenna

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:43:35 EDT

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot began a spacewalk at 8:29 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the International Space Station. - - The spacewalk is streaming through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live - - Menon is spacewalk crew member 1, wearing the suit with red stripes. Adenot is crew member 2, wearing the unmarked suit. - - Learn more ab...

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Nebex Launches €100M Industrial Return Initiative in France

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:17:18 EDT

Nebex, the commercial exchange for the global space economy, today launched a €100M Industrial Return Initiative in France. The initiative connects French space startups with global contract opportunities while creating a new model for France to achieve 100% industrial return on cross-border space spending. - - The Industrial Return Problem - - Industrial return is a longstanding expectation in most national space programs. When governments invest taxpayer money in space, they expect e...

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NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:41 EDT

NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on‑ramp provision. The provision enables qualified providers to offer commercial payload processing services for agency missions launching from multiple locations where capabilities were not available at the time of the initial contract award. - - Contract awardees are: - - - • All Points Logistics LLC - • Blue Origin LLC - • Firefly Aerospace - • L3Harris Techno...

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Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:24:30 EDT

Scientists have long known that volcanoes can launch large quantities of particles into the stratosphere. In the past few decades, it has become clear that wildfires do this, too, by generating towering, smoke-infused pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) clouds. - - The largest pyroCbs are stunning weather-making features that generate massive thunderheads capable of unleashing lightning, hail, and heavy rain. A growing body of research shows that pyroCbs can also leave an outsized imprint on the...

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TGS Awards Performance Share Units and Restricted Share Units

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:20:19 EDT

TGS has issued awards of Performance Share Units (PSUs) and Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to 293 key employees of the Company, as authorized by the shareholders of the company at its Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2026. With the exception of certain PSUs and RSUs, which may be secured by the Company's treasury stock, the PSUs and RSUs are secured by free-standing warrants that, upon vesting of the PSUs and RSUs in accordance with their terms, are convertible to shares of the Company's...

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SES Expands into Global Direct-to-Device Services through Strategic Collaboration with Elveo Mobile

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:25:11 EDT

SES, a global leader in space solutions, announced an expanded strategic investment and collaboration with Elveo Mobile (Elveo), the new company created through the completion of the Lynk and Omnispace merger. - - Elveo unites the heritage of two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) services and will deliver mobile connectivity from space to mobile phones, devices and machines around the world. - - SES will support Elveo in accelerating its delivery of powerful, cost-effective global D2D servi...

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NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:35:31 EDT

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help with that, Lunar Station Corp. is using a wealth of NASA data in multiple computer models. - - “With 60 years of lunar data available to us, we help our clients understand the environmental factors for any given location on the...

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STFC announces latest Ernest Rutherford Fellows

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:54:09 EDT

Backed by an investment of £6 million the new fellows will each lead their own research programme at a UK university over the course of the fellowship. - - The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded this year's cohort of seven researchers the 2025 Ernest Rutherford Fellowship. - - Supporting early-career researchers - - The fellowship is one of the main routes by which early-career physicists in the UK are supported to lead independent research in particle physics, ast...

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NASA Swift Boost Spacecraft Prepares to Continue Mission

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:07:03 EDT

Katalyst Space successfully uploaded a flight software update for its LINK spacecraft, which is set to boost NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to a higher orbit. The software update's new attitude control algorithms are designed to maintain LINK's stability using the spacecraft's remaining actuators. - - The team's work has prepared LINK to continue its approach toward Swift, before attempting to capture and raise Swift to a higher orbital altitude. Katalyst will continue to work close...

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Commission accelerates IRIS� deployment with enhanced security and expanded satellites network

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:05:05 EDT

The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS�, the European Union's new flagship satellite constellation. The agreement, among other things, adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main constellation to 348 satellites, and moving it from planning to full-scale deployment. - - These negotiations, which began in January, confirmed the programme's key parameters and necessar...

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MTG-I2 pre-launch online briefings

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:02:03 EDT

Media representatives are invited to join online media briefings in English, French and German ahead of the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2. - - On 27 August, MTG-I2 will be launched on board an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and placed in geostationary orbit, a first for an Ariane 6. - - MTG-I2 is the third satellite to join the MTG constellation for Eumetsat – the first MTG-Imager and the MTG-Sounder are already in...

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NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:41:57 EDT

As NASA+ continues its expansion across multiple streaming platforms to bring space closer to home, NASA announced Monday programming is next heading to discovery+ and HBO Max. A continuous live feed of NASA+ programming is streaming on discovery+ live channels, while HBO Max will stream NASA's special events, including the Artemis III mission in 2027. - - Viewers on those platforms can stream NASA+ content in Dolby Vision on supported devices, which will bring space exploration to life wit...

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Spacewalkers Prepare to Exit Station for Solar Array Mod Work

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:27:23 EDT

NASA is streaming live coverage as two NASA astronauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours. Watch online at: https://www.nasa.gov/live - - During the spacewalk, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon will exit the station's Quest airlock to prepare the 3B power channel for the future installation of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays...

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UK strengthens defenses against severe solar storms

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:44:31 EDT

Technologies developed through the five-year SWIMMR (Space Weather Innovation, Measurement, Modelling and Risk) programme are already being used in live forecasting systems. - - They help the UK respond faster to extreme space weather events. - - An independent evaluation, carried out by Frazer-Nash Consultancy, highlights how the programme is transforming how the UK prepares for major solar events that can disrupt satellites, aviation and power networks. Space weather and why it matters ...

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Thales Launches Imperva for AWS to Help Organizations Protect Applications and APIs

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 05:36:53 EDT

- - • Imperva for AWS delivers enterprise-grade web application, API, and bot protection for AWS environments - • Using Amazon CloudFront, AWS's fully managed content delivery network, to simplify deployment while strengthening application security - • Reduces operational complexity with centralized security visibility and policy management across AWS and multi-cloud environments - - - Thales announced the availability of Imperva for AWS, bringing its industry-leading web application f...

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