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SpaceX is carrying out its Transporter-18 mission, the latest in its series of dedicated smallsat rideshare flights that launch large batches of satellites into orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The Transporter flights have become a key option for satellite operators seeking affordable access to space, and each new mission draws attention from the space community and industry watchers.
- 2NASA Launches SmallSats to Test New Orbital Technologies▼NASA SmallSats Launch to Advance Science, Technology, Orbital Operations
NASA has launched a set of small satellites designed to advance science, technology demonstrations and orbital operations. The SmallSats will test new capabilities in low Earth orbit, supporting future missions with cheaper, faster experimentation. The launch forms part of NASA's broader effort to use compact spacecraft for research and technology validation.
- 3Astro Digital plans SPAC listing to grow satellite and defense business▼Astro Digital plans SPAC listing to expand satellite production and defense business
Satellite manufacturer Astro Digital is planning to go public through a SPAC merger, with proceeds earmarked for expanding its satellite production capacity and growing its defense business. The move would give the smallsat maker new capital as demand rises for rapid satellite manufacturing and defense-related space services.