The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. Air Force gave a $8 million contract to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) that calls for SpaceX to demonstrate a highly responsive, affordable launch capability that can add satellite coverage on demand. The demonstration will take place next summer, with the objective being the cutting of pad-processing time by a factor of two from the standard commercial Falcon I launcher.
DARPA Taps SpaceX For Responsive-Launch Demo
Rocket Lab to Open New Space Systems Complex in Colorado
Rocket Lab is opening a new space systems complex in Littleton, Colorado, with two two mission operations centers, the company announced Feb. 2. The new facility will expand Rocket Lab’s […]
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