Browse the latest facts and intelligence extracted from space industry sources.
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Browse the latest facts and intelligence extracted from space industry sources.
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Hypersonica’s test vehicle achieved a range of over 300 kilometres. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica validated the test vehicle’s performance down to the subcomponent level at hypersonic speeds. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, General Catalyst, and 201 Ventures participated in Hypersonica’s Series A funding round. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica reached the launchpad nine months after initial design work. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Andøya Space published a press release about the launch on 1 February and later removed the post. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica’s test vehicle accelerated to speeds exceeding Mach 6 (greater than 7,400 km/h). | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica is developing what it describes as the first privately funded European hypersonic strike capability. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica completed its first successful test flight. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica’s operations currently span the United Kingdom and Germany. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Dr. Philipp Kerth and Dr. Marc Ewenz are co-founders of Hypersonica. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica closed a €23.3 million Series A funding round. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica was founded in December 2023. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica aims to offer fully operational hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica aims to provide an initial shorter-range hypersonic strike capability from 2027. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica’s test vehicle was launched on 3 February from Andøya Space in Norway. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica is a Munich-headquartered hypersonic systems startup. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
The test mission was called SCOOTER. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
DLR has been developing its SHEFEX (Sharp Edge Flight Experiment) hypersonic system since the early 2000s. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
DLR conducted an initial SHEFEX test flight in October 2005 from Andøya Space. | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hypersonica developed the test vehicle in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). | Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch | Feb 10, 2026 |
BOREALIS was established by the Department of National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and the National Research Council (NRC). | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
Maritime DISH will focus on undersea domain awareness, uncrewed and autonomous systems, advanced sensing and surveillance technologies, and AI-enabled maritime analytics. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
The DISH Industry Day emphasized research security as increasingly important given evolving global threats that affect cross-sector and cross-discipline collaboration. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
Presentations at the DISH Industry Day highlighted quantum technologies as a means to improve secure communications and computing for defence modernization. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
Maritime DISH is designed to provide secure workspaces where trusted partners can develop, test, and validate new technologies. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
The DISH Industry Day agenda included an overview of DISH, the first Call for Proposals, and technical briefings on quantum technologies and Drone/Counter-Drone capabilities. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
BOREALIS was allocated $68.2 million over three years starting in 2025-26 as part of the federal budget. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
DND's Maple Leaf website posted that information was shared with stakeholders at Industry Day to deepen collaboration and help shape an upcoming Call for Proposals under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
DISH hubs are intended to focus on quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, autonomous systems, Arctic research, and space. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
The Department of National Defence allocated $29.4 million to Maritime DISH on Nov. 25, 2025 and Maritime DISH is based at COVE in Halifax. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
DISH is an initiative of the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS). | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
Presentations at the DISH Industry Day emphasized the growing relevance of uncrewed systems (UxS), specifically counter-drone capabilities, for modern operations and emerging defence challenges. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
The Canadian War Museum hosted the first Industry Day of the Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) on Jan. 21, 2026. | Quantum and drone tech dominate first DISH Industry Day | Feb 10, 2026 |
Launch teams will continue to monitor weather for the Crew-12 mission. | Unfortunately the Crew-12 mission has been delayed by an additional 24 hours, as weather in the ascent corridor continues to be unfavorable. However this does mean that ULA's USSF-87 Vulcan launch can proceed as planned on Feb. 12th, with the 2-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC. | Feb 10, 2026 |
SpaceX is targeting no earlier than February 13 for Falcon 9's launch of NASA's Crew-12 due to elevated winds in the ascent corridor. | Unfortunately the Crew-12 mission has been delayed by an additional 24 hours, as weather in the ascent corridor continues to be unfavorable. However this does mean that ULA's USSF-87 Vulcan launch can proceed as planned on Feb. 12th, with the 2-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC. | Feb 10, 2026 |
Crew-12 launch is delayed by an additional 24 hours due to unfavorable weather in the ascent corridor. | Unfortunately the Crew-12 mission has been delayed by an additional 24 hours, as weather in the ascent corridor continues to be unfavorable. However this does mean that ULA's USSF-87 Vulcan launch can proceed as planned on Feb. 12th, with the 2-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC. | Feb 10, 2026 |
United Launch Alliance's USSF-87 Vulcan launch is scheduled for February 12 with a two-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC. | Unfortunately the Crew-12 mission has been delayed by an additional 24 hours, as weather in the ascent corridor continues to be unfavorable. However this does mean that ULA's USSF-87 Vulcan launch can proceed as planned on Feb. 12th, with the 2-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC. | Feb 10, 2026 |
There were rumors that the first-batch LT-RS 130t engine produced no measurable thrust during its previous test. | Deep blue space has completed the hot fire test of the 2nd batch of LT-RS 130t thrust level engine. Rumors say the 1st batch engine didn’t built thrust at all in its previous test(pic 3&4). It looks better if you ask me. Via | Feb 10, 2026 |
Deep blue space completed a hot fire test of the second batch of the LT-RS 130t thrust-level engine. | Deep blue space has completed the hot fire test of the 2nd batch of LT-RS 130t thrust level engine. Rumors say the 1st batch engine didn’t built thrust at all in its previous test(pic 3&4). It looks better if you ask me. Via | Feb 10, 2026 |
The CZ-10 first stage test flight will include a proper reentry phase. | T-12H of the Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight. The Splash down / Landing zone is about 365km from the launch site. The stage will have a proper reentry phase. pic via | Feb 10, 2026 |
The Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight are at T-12 hours. | T-12H of the Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight. The Splash down / Landing zone is about 365km from the launch site. The stage will have a proper reentry phase. pic via | Feb 10, 2026 |
A measurement associated with the landing zone shows a distance of 364.706 kilometers between the launch site and the splashdown point. | T-12H of the Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight. The Splash down / Landing zone is about 365km from the launch site. The stage will have a proper reentry phase. pic via | Feb 10, 2026 |
The splashdown landing zone for the CZ-10 stage test flight is about 365 kilometers from the launch site. | T-12H of the Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight. The Splash down / Landing zone is about 365km from the launch site. The stage will have a proper reentry phase. pic via | Feb 10, 2026 |
The CZ-10 test vehicle has external hooks that include a locking mechanism which engages once the hook catches the cable. | High res pics of the CZ-10 test vehicle. It looks like the hooks have a locking mechanism once it catches the cable (pic 3). pic via xhs/salvatore . | Feb 10, 2026 |
The CZ-10 test vehicle bears the flag of China on its first stage. | High res pics of the CZ-10 test vehicle. It looks like the hooks have a locking mechanism once it catches the cable (pic 3). pic via xhs/salvatore . | Feb 10, 2026 |
The CZ-10 test vehicle displays a red "10" logo on its first stage alongside other mission or manufacturer insignia. | High res pics of the CZ-10 test vehicle. It looks like the hooks have a locking mechanism once it catches the cable (pic 3). pic via xhs/salvatore . | Feb 10, 2026 |
Hisdesat is working with the Spanish Ministry of Defense on the Paz-2 program to provide a more advanced radar replacement aligned with future operational needs of the Spanish Armed Forces. | Hisdesat presenta en el World Defense Show de Arabia Saudí las capacidades del satélite militar SpainSat NG I | Feb 9, 2026 |
SpainSat NG I multiplies capacity by 16 in the military X and Ka bands compared with systems currently in operation. | Hisdesat presenta en el World Defense Show de Arabia Saudí las capacidades del satélite militar SpainSat NG I | Feb 9, 2026 |
Hisdesat is using its presence at the World Defense Show to increase its international visibility and position Spain as a European reference in secure governmental satellite communications. | Hisdesat presenta en el World Defense Show de Arabia Saudí las capacidades del satélite militar SpainSat NG I | Feb 9, 2026 |
SpainSat NG I has been operational since August 2025. | Hisdesat presenta en el World Defense Show de Arabia Saudí las capacidades del satélite militar SpainSat NG I | Feb 9, 2026 |
Hypersonica’s test vehicle achieved a range of over 300 kilometres.
Hypersonica validated the test vehicle’s performance down to the subcomponent level at hypersonic speeds.
Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, General Catalyst, and 201 Ventures participated in Hypersonica’s Series A funding round.
Hypersonica reached the launchpad nine months after initial design work.
Andøya Space published a press release about the launch on 1 February and later removed the post.
Hypersonica’s test vehicle accelerated to speeds exceeding Mach 6 (greater than 7,400 km/h).
Hypersonica is developing what it describes as the first privately funded European hypersonic strike capability.
Hypersonica completed its first successful test flight.
Hypersonica’s operations currently span the United Kingdom and Germany.
Dr. Philipp Kerth and Dr. Marc Ewenz are co-founders of Hypersonica.
Hypersonica closed a €23.3 million Series A funding round.
Hypersonica was founded in December 2023.
Hypersonica aims to offer fully operational hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029.
Hypersonica aims to provide an initial shorter-range hypersonic strike capability from 2027.
Hypersonica’s test vehicle was launched on 3 February from Andøya Space in Norway.
Hypersonica is a Munich-headquartered hypersonic systems startup.
The test mission was called SCOOTER.
DLR has been developing its SHEFEX (Sharp Edge Flight Experiment) hypersonic system since the early 2000s.
DLR conducted an initial SHEFEX test flight in October 2005 from Andøya Space.
Hypersonica developed the test vehicle in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
BOREALIS was established by the Department of National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and the National Research Council (NRC).
Maritime DISH will focus on undersea domain awareness, uncrewed and autonomous systems, advanced sensing and surveillance technologies, and AI-enabled maritime analytics.
The DISH Industry Day emphasized research security as increasingly important given evolving global threats that affect cross-sector and cross-discipline collaboration.
Presentations at the DISH Industry Day highlighted quantum technologies as a means to improve secure communications and computing for defence modernization.
Maritime DISH is designed to provide secure workspaces where trusted partners can develop, test, and validate new technologies.
The DISH Industry Day agenda included an overview of DISH, the first Call for Proposals, and technical briefings on quantum technologies and Drone/Counter-Drone capabilities.
BOREALIS was allocated $68.2 million over three years starting in 2025-26 as part of the federal budget.
DND's Maple Leaf website posted that information was shared with stakeholders at Industry Day to deepen collaboration and help shape an upcoming Call for Proposals under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.
DISH hubs are intended to focus on quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, autonomous systems, Arctic research, and space.
The Department of National Defence allocated $29.4 million to Maritime DISH on Nov. 25, 2025 and Maritime DISH is based at COVE in Halifax.
DISH is an initiative of the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS).
Presentations at the DISH Industry Day emphasized the growing relevance of uncrewed systems (UxS), specifically counter-drone capabilities, for modern operations and emerging defence challenges.
The Canadian War Museum hosted the first Industry Day of the Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) on Jan. 21, 2026.
Launch teams will continue to monitor weather for the Crew-12 mission.
SpaceX is targeting no earlier than February 13 for Falcon 9's launch of NASA's Crew-12 due to elevated winds in the ascent corridor.
Crew-12 launch is delayed by an additional 24 hours due to unfavorable weather in the ascent corridor.
United Launch Alliance's USSF-87 Vulcan launch is scheduled for February 12 with a two-hour window opening at 08:30 UTC.
There were rumors that the first-batch LT-RS 130t engine produced no measurable thrust during its previous test.
Deep blue space completed a hot fire test of the second batch of the LT-RS 130t thrust-level engine.
The CZ-10 first stage test flight will include a proper reentry phase.
The Mengzhou Max-Q abort test and CZ-10 stage test flight are at T-12 hours.
A measurement associated with the landing zone shows a distance of 364.706 kilometers between the launch site and the splashdown point.
The splashdown landing zone for the CZ-10 stage test flight is about 365 kilometers from the launch site.
The CZ-10 test vehicle has external hooks that include a locking mechanism which engages once the hook catches the cable.
The CZ-10 test vehicle bears the flag of China on its first stage.
The CZ-10 test vehicle displays a red "10" logo on its first stage alongside other mission or manufacturer insignia.
Hisdesat is working with the Spanish Ministry of Defense on the Paz-2 program to provide a more advanced radar replacement aligned with future operational needs of the Spanish Armed Forces.
SpainSat NG I multiplies capacity by 16 in the military X and Ka bands compared with systems currently in operation.
Hisdesat is using its presence at the World Defense Show to increase its international visibility and position Spain as a European reference in secure governmental satellite communications.
SpainSat NG I has been operational since August 2025.