T-Minus Space Daily Cuts at Airbus Defence and Space.
Airbus Defence and Space announced that they are cutting up to 2,500 jobs from now through mid-2026. The European Space Agency has selected Kepler as prime contractor to lead the development of the low Earth orbit segment of the High Throughput Optical Network program (HydRON). Thales Alenia Space has signed a €107M contract with ESA for the supply of six additional radar-based satellites dedicated to the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE, and more.
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Our guest today is Dan Laubach, Senior Director of Programs at Raft.
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Selected Reading
Airbus Defence and Space adapts to challenging business environment
ESA Selects Kepler to Lead Development of HydRON Optical Laser Network
UK and New Zealand agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions - GOV.UK
D-Orbit UK and Orbit Fab Sign MoU to Explore In-Orbit Servicing Collaboration
OSC, Australian Space Agency Sign Statement of Intent for SSA Cooperation
Rocket Lab Adds New Mission to 2024 Launch Manifest, Schedules Launch in Coming Days- Business Wire
NASA to Embrace Commercial Sector, Fly Out Legacy Relay Fleet
NASA Seeks Innovative Ideas with Revamped Procurement Framework
Blue Abyss and Nexture Bio join Starlab and Ohio State at the George Washington Carver Science Park
SpiderOak Releases Open-Source Project to Advance Cyber Protections for Commercial and Defense
NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle
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