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ILAuNCH Trailblazer project to use AM technologies to produce large-scale composite rockets

ILAuNCH partnership, joined by ANU and New Frontier Technologies, will develop a qualified manufacturing process that will directly contribute to the development of launch vehicle development.

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Aerospace

Rocket Lab receives U.S. Space Force launch contract for DOD operations

The mission will be Rocket Lab’s third for the U.S. Space Force, further strengthening the use of its Electron carbon fiber composite rocket as a reliable and responsive small launch vehicle.

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Aerospace

RUAG International sells aerostructures business, grows Beyond Gravity space business by 8% in 2023

Beyond Gravity is expanding and modernizing sites, adding AFP and a new facility in Decatur to double capacity.

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Aerospace

Siddus Space launches composites-intensive LizzieSat satellite

LizzieSat offers space-based data collection and analysis for SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.

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Core

Rock West delivers high-precision composite support tube for particle detection

Large carbon fiber and honeycomb core component, known as the barrel timing layer (BLT) tracker support tube, was delivered to Purdue as part of an upgrade to CERN’s general-purpose proton-proton collision detector for space research.

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Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace doubles Texas facilities to support composite rockets

Company grows test stands, further implements AFP and seven-axis robotic powermill machinery to produce rockets up to nine times faster at 1/7th of the cost.

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Aerospace

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C makes successful launch to the moon

The lunar lander, complete with Type 5 pressure vessels, was deployed on Feb. 15 for testing the lunar environment in preparation for future NASA Artemis landers.

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Aerospace

3D weaving capabilities achieve complex shapes, reduce weight and cost

JEC World 2024: Bally Ribbon Mills is displaying film-infused 3D woven joints, woven thermal protection systems (TPS) and woven composite 3D structures.  

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Aerospace

Automated robotic NDT enhances capabilities for composites

Kineco Kaman Composites India uses a bespoke Fill Accubot ultrasonic testing system to boost inspection efficiency and productivity.

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Aerospace

Rock West Composites supports DiskSat satellite assemblies

Space-grade Strato panels line was incorporated into the small spacecraft platform’s solar array substrate/backup structure assemblies design, reducing costs, lead time and meeting positional tolerance without fixtures.

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