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MaiaSpace is designing a two-stage mini-launcher able to place 1,500 kg into sun-synchronous orbit in the expendable version and 500 kg into sun-synchronous orbit in the reusable version.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductSep 14, 2023MaiaSpace Gains Momentum with its Reusable Mini-Launcher

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force reports regularly on progress towards the inaugural flight of the Ariane 6 launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralSep 4, 2023Ariane 6 joint update report | 2023/09/04

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralSep 4, 2023Ariane 6 joint update report | 2023/09/04

Launcher halted plans to develop its own launch vehicle after being acquired by Vast.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralAug 25, 2023Rideshare industry adapting to a changing smallsat market

Launcher’s OTV began spinning uncontrollably shortly after separation from Falcon 9’s upper stage on Transporter-8.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralAug 25, 2023Rideshare industry adapting to a changing smallsat market

The Orbital Baguette-1 (OB-1) micro-launcher can deliver 250 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO).

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipAug 10, 2023Europe’s HyPrSpace and Precious Payload team up as a sort of SpaceX service

HyPrSpace was founded in 2019 by a team of space engineers who developed the OB-1 micro-launcher and its hybrid propulsion technology.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralAug 10, 2023Europe’s HyPrSpace and Precious Payload team up as a sort of SpaceX service

Starfish planned to test Cephalopod on its microwave-sized demonstrator Otter Pup after launching with an SN3 space tug from Launcher on a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in June.

Mentioned as: LauncherOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2023Starfish Space wins Air Force contract to develop satellite guidance software

Isar Aerospace raised $165,000,000 in March to support development of its Spectrum launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2023Rocket Factory Augsburg gets €30 million investment boost

Orbex Prime was the first full orbital micro launcher rocket to be unveiled in Europe in May 2022.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJul 11, 2023Orbex Expands Design and Production Facilities in Preparation for its Prime Rocket Launch

Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël stated that Ariane 5 will be remembered as a legendary launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJul 10, 2023A crisis and an opportunity for European space access

Rivada Space Networks expects to start deploying commercial satellites in 2025 under contracts with manufacturer Terran Orbital and launcher SpaceX.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023Rivada gets more breathing room to deploy constellation

ArianeGroup delivers a flight-ready launcher on the launch pad to its subsidiary Arianespace, which markets and operates Ariane 5 from French Guiana.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023Arianespace’s flight VA261 mission a success for Ariane 5’s grand finale

The first suborbital flight of MIURA 1 will provide information to validate much of the design and technology intended to serve as the basis for the MIURA 5 orbital launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative PlanJul 5, 2023PLD Space wins partnership contract to develop a micro launcher

PLD Space designs, develops, produces, and operates MIURA 1, a private launcher in Europe.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJun 28, 2023PLD Space Postpones the Launch Attempt of Miura 1 for September

Launcher plans to fly Orbiter on three Transporter missions in 2024, starting with Transporter-10 in February 2024 carrying Orbiter SN5.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceTechnical ProductJun 23, 2023Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions

Launcher was acquired by Vast Space between the Transporter-6 and Transporter-8 Orbiter missions.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJun 23, 2023Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions

Orbiter SN3 is an orbital transfer vehicle developed by Launcher that flew as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-8 rideshare mission.

Mentioned as: LauncherOrg RelationshipJun 23, 2023Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions

Launcher attributes the root cause of the Orbiter SN3 problem to a software issue and has begun implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and increase vehicle robustness.

Mentioned as: LauncherTechnical ProductJun 23, 2023Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions

The TTEthernet network controllers developed by TTTech and STMicroelectronics are used in the avionics systems of multiple launcher and robotic programs, including the Ariane 6 launcher program and NASA Gateway modules.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJun 20, 2023TTTech and STMicroelectronics Collaborate to Deliver Advanced Networking Solutions for Deep Space Missions
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