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

ESA orders 6 additional radar-based satellites to Thales Alenia Space for IRIDE Earth observation constellation

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

Varda Space

True Anomaly Taps Firefly Aerospace to Launch Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle for U.S. Space Force VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space Mission

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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