Two large GEO communications spacecraft would be deployed before the end of the decade

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U.S. Space Command is focused on making its constellations more resilient, defending them against a growing array of threats, protecting the joint force from space-enabled attack, and conducting extensive tests and training.

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The UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport plans host orbital launches of HyImpulse Technologies rockets from late 2025.

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Germany signed the Artemis Accords Sept. 14, adding one of Europe’s largest space powers to a document outlining best practices for sustainable space exploration.

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During a ceremony at the German Ambassador’s Residence in Washington on Thursday, Germany became the 29th country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing […]

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German startup Airmo has raised 5.2 million euros in pre-seed funding, including investment and a European Space Agency contract.

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An agreement among three European countries could help secure near-term funding for launch vehicle development but have a bigger effect in the long term on how future projects are financed.

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Rocket Factory Augsburg has signed a deal allowing it to build and operate its own engine test stand at German Aerospace Center (DLR) premises. 

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Japan and Germany pledged this week not to conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing, throwing their weight behind the U.S.-driven initiative launched in April to promote peaceful and safe use of outer space.

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BAE Systems delivered to Germany advanced GPS M-code receivers.

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Quantum Brilliance, an Australian and German quantum computing startup, is eager to identify space-based applications for its technology.

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Lockheed Martin’s space traffic management software will be used by Germany’s space agency.

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Since Germany startup Okapi:Orbits released its first space traffic management product for satellite operators, the response has been overwhelming, Kristina Nikolaus, Okapi:Orbits co-founder and managing director told SpaceNews.

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The four-satellite NetSat mission launched Sept. 28 on a Russian Soyuz rocket is designed to showcase technology for formation flight.

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Mynaric will not be able to launch its first laser communications terminal this year because of a German ban on exporting that technology to China, the company said Monday. 

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A startup formed by rocket engineers from the German space agency DLR is targeting late 2022 for the first flight of a small launch vehicle designed around hybrid engines. 

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The slow-moving nature of spacecraft manufacturing will insulate OHB Systems, at least temporarily, from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company executive. 

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Isar Aerospace, a German startup developing a small launch vehicle, has raised $17 million in a Series A round led by Airbus Ventures and Earlybird Venture Capital. 

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OHB hopes to have a small launcher capable of sending 200 kilograms to low Earth orbit conduct a first flight by the end of 2021.

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