Space
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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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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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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Archer, NASA sign agreement for eVTOL, space battery cells R&D
This initial project under the Space Act Agreement is focused on studying and developing high-performance battery cells, as well as performing safety testing, to achieve purpose-built solutions for electric aircraft.
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Bally Ribbons 3DMAT quartz composite is adopted for future NASA space missions
Named the NASA Government Invention of the Year, the 3D orthogonally woven materials supports structural and thermal performance needs for Orion mission and more.
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Kineco Kaman completes delivery of first CFRP OMA assembly for Gaganyaan mission
Backed by previous composites-related projects, Kineco continues to contribute its expertise to future space exploration in India.
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Airbus starts production of Galileo Second Generation satellite featuring composites
Manufacturing of six state-of-the-art GNSS satellites uses composite structures from Beyond Gravity, will augment current Galileo constellation.
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Beyond Gravity innovates space with reusable payload fairing
Reuse of composite second stage half-shells could make rockets more accessible to various companies and support more frequent launches.
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CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development
Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.
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Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities
Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.
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