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The US Department of Defence has awarded $297 million mission contracts to SpaceX for three projects. The three mission contracts will explore reconnaissance launches and vehicle production. Other companies have received funding for similar missions with the DOD, with $738 million awarded in total. The contract covers three missions: NROL-85 (National Reconnaissance Office ...
The UK is looking to capitalise on its world–leading expertise in aerospace with the development of vertical and horizontal spaceports, taking one giant leap into next phase of space travel. The UK Space Agency selected Sutherland on the north coast of Scotland as the first vertical launch site. An initial £2.5 million will go ...
Asteroid Mining: The future of space exploration
January 15, 2019In this feature John Baker, Head of Global Operations for the National Security and Resilience and Event Horizon Consortium; Mitch Hunter Scullion, CEO of the Asteroid Mining Corporation; and Luke Deamer, MESci (Hons) Geology; examine asteroid mining and what the future holds for the UK space sector. Asteroids are the minor ...
Event Horizon: Setting sights on the new frontier
December 28, 2018The United Kingdom is delivering clarity, collaborative partnering and leadership to a globally emerging sector. In this feature, John Baker, Head of Global Operations for the National Security and Resilience Consortium and Event Horizon space platform, examines the UK’s journey and engagement with the space sector and ambitions for the ...
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