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Airbility, Schübeler Collaborate on eVTOL Propulsion

May 2026May 20, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Airbility and Germany-based propulsion developer Schübeler have signed a strategic agreement focused on development of next-generation electric ducted fan propulsion systems for high-speed eVTOL aircraft and advanced air mobility applications. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for collaboration involving electric ducted fan propulsion technologies, hybrid propulsion integration, engineering support for airworthiness certification, and participation […]

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York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

York Space Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Solestial, a developer of radiation-hardened space solar technologies, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing and secure scalable power systems for satellite and space missions.

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ISS National Lab Launches Orbital Edge Accelerator

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has launched the 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator, a commercialization program designed to provide early-stage companies with access to low Earth orbit research infrastructure, private investment capital, and space-focused business development support. Now entering its second year, the Orbital Edge Accelerator is operated in partnership with investment firms and […]

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Lunar Outpost Secures $30M Series B Funding

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Lunar Outpost has secured $30 million in Series B financing to accelerate development and deployment of lunar robotics, autonomous mobility systems, and in-space infrastructure technologies designed to support long-term commercial and government operations beyond Earth. The funding round was led by Industrious Ventures with participation from Type One Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Promus Ventures, Reliable Equity, […]

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X-Bow Acquires Evolution Space to Expand SRM Capabilities

March 2026March 25, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

X-Bow Systems, global industry experts in advanced solid rocket motor manufacturing and launch systems, has announced an agreement to acquire Evolution Space, expanding its production capacity and hypersonic propulsion capabilities.

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NEC Corporation Develops Demo Satellite for Optical Constellations

March 2026March 25, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

NEC Corporation, global industry experts in satellite communications and space-based network infrastructure, has completed the design of a small technology demonstration satellite to validate key technologies required for next-generation optical communication satellite constellations.

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Applied Intuition Delivers AI Data Engine to US Navy

March 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Applied Intuition, global industry experts in physical AI and autonomous systems infrastructure, has announced the delivery of the U.S. Navy’s first large-scale data engine through the Data Edge Collection Kit (DECK) program. The initiative provides the infrastructure required to rapidly field autonomous systems and support the transition toward software-defined naval operations.

Featured Expert: Moon Express

February 2026February 3, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

About Featured Expert: Moon Express, Inc. Founded in 2010, Moon Express, Inc. is a privately held U.S. aerospace company focused on the development of robotic spacecraft and mission architectures for lunar and deep-space exploration. The company was established by a group of entrepreneurs and technologists with experience spanning aerospace engineering, advanced robotics, and commercial space […]

Featured Expert: Numerica Corporation

February 2026February 3, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

About Featured Expert: Numerica Corporation Numerica Corporation is a U.S. defense and technology company established in 1996 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since its founding, the company has focused on developing advanced sensing, tracking, and analytics systems for air and missile defense, situational awareness, and related national security applications. Numerica’s work spans algorithm development, […]

Featured Expert: Axiom Space

February 2026February 3, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

About Featured Expert: Axiom Space, Inc. Axiom Space, Inc. is a U.S. aerospace company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that develops human spaceflight services and orbital infrastructure. The company was founded in 2016 by industry leaders including former NASA International Space Station program manager Michael T. Suffredini and entrepreneur Kam Ghaffarian. Axiom’s stated mission is to […]