3D printing rocket parts
3D Printing Savvy Rocket Lab Lands $515M Space Force Defense Contract
After reaching a new annual launch record with its 10th Electron mission in December 2023, Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced a contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA) – a…
Virgin Orbit Closes Up Shop
With so many innovations in 3D printed space hardware, it’s sad to witness the demise of Virgin Orbit (NASDAQ: VORB). At its peak, the brand was valued at $3.7 billion….
Space Force Awards $88M to Rocket Lab, SpaceX, ULA and Blue Origin
Commercial space companies are heralding a new phase in the space race as they lay down the groundwork for the future of space exploration. More than ever before, space agencies…
Launcher’s Rocket 3D Printing Gets a Boost from New VELO3D Metal 3D Printer
Space startup Launcher adds a second VELO3D metal printing system to its Long Beach, California facility to upgrade its additive manufacturing practices. A developer of high-performance rockets for small satellites,…
U.S. Space Force Picks Relativity Space, Astra, and ABL to Compete for Future Launch Contracts
A newcomer in the military arena is getting ready to ramp up space surveillance missions. Since it was made official on December 20, 2019, the United States Space Force (USSF)…
Virgin Orbit to Go Public via SPAC with $3.2B Valuation
Richard Branson announced plans to take Virgin Galactic spinoff company Virgin Orbit public through a merger deal with blank check firm NextGen Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: NGCA). Announced on August…
