Rocket Lab has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to launch the Neutron for a Rocket Cargo mission that supports point-to-point cargo transportation. Rocket Lab, MDA Space and BlackSky release financial updates. mPower Technology secures $21 million in a Series B funding round, and more.

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Rocket Lab Partners With U.S. Air Force for Neutron Launch for Re-Entry Mission

Rocket Lab Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Posting Quarterly Revenue of $123m Representing 32% Year-on-Year Growth

BlackSky Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

MDA Space Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

mPower Technology Closes Over $21M Series B Funding Round Led by Razor's Edge and Joined by Shield Capital

European Space Agency announces new cooperation with Indian Space Research Organisation

ATMOS and ARX Robotics Form Space Defence Alliance to create European Platform for Orbital Readiness

Exclusive: Axelspace eyes June IPO, sources say, latest Japan space startup to seek a listing- Reuters

Oracle-M Hot Fire Test: A Major Milestone in Cislunar Space Situational Awareness and National Security- Space Systems Command 

Reentry prediction Soviet-era Venera Venus lander (Cosmos-482 descent craft) – Rocket Science

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