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SabreSat

Redwire wins contract for VLEO demonstration

Redwire announced a contract June 17 to serve as prime mission integrator for a DARPA satellite with a novel propulsion system for very low Earth orbit.

by Debra Werner June 17, 2024June 16, 2024

Slingshot unveils AI that spots satellite anomalies and potential bad actors

by Sandra Erwin June 5, 2024June 4, 2024

On-orbit servicing mission planned for military satellite in 2025

by Sandra Erwin March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Sierra Space lunar lander

DARPA picks 14 companies for lunar architecture study

by Jeff Foust December 6, 2023December 7, 2023

Illustration of NASA astronauts on the lunar South Pole.

DARPA to study integrated lunar infrastructure

by Jeff Foust August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

BWXT

New Space and Tech, Press Release

BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project

by SpaceRef July 28, 2023

DRACO illustration

Civil

NASA and DARPA select Lockheed Martin to develop DRACO nuclear propulsion demo

by Jeff Foust July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

DRACO-NASA nuclear rocket

New Space and Tech, Press Release

NASA, DARPA Experts to Discuss Nuclear Rocket Program Developments

by SpaceRef July 26, 2023

Lockheed Martin nuclear spacecraft

Press Release, Space Commerce

Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft

by SpaceRef July 26, 2023

DARPA downsizes Blackjack space experiment

by Sandra Erwin June 13, 2023June 13, 2023