‎Aramco says news on plan to bid for gas producer Santos ‘inaccurate’
04 Jul
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‎Aramco says news on plan to bid for gas producer Santos ‘inaccurate’

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Logo ofSaudi AramcoSaudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) described media reports about its intent to bid for Australia-based gas producer Santos Ltd. as "inaccurate claims", Asharq Business reported.For more news and details on M&AsEarlier today, Bloomberg cited sources as saying that Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) are considering bids for ownership stakes in Santos, according to data available to Argaam.
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Firefly Aerospace launches NASA-sponsored cubesats
04 Jul
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Firefly Aerospace launches NASA-sponsored cubesats

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Firefly Aerospace launched its Alpha rocket July 4 on a mission carrying eight NASA-sponsored cubesats. Credit: Firefly Aerospace/Trevor MahlmannTOKYO Firefly Aerospace placed eight cubesats into orbit on a mission funded by NASA on the first flight of the companys Alpha rocket since an upper stage malfunction more than half a year ago.The Alpha rocket lifted off from a foggy Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 12:04 a.m. Eastern July 4. A launch attempt July 2 was scrubbed after a ground equipment issue halted the countdown just before ignition of the rockets first stage engines.The rocket started deploying its payload of eight cubesats about 35 minutes after the upper stage shut down, a process expected to last about 11 minutes according to a timeline provided by Firefly. The orbit was a...
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Airbus secures $2.5 billion German military satellite contract
04 Jul
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Airbus secures $2.5 billion German military satellite contract

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Illustration of the SATCOMBw 3, or Bundeswehr's satellite communications system. Credit: AirbusWASHINGTON Airbus Defense and Space won a $2.5 billion contract from the German military to deliver next-generation communications satellites, known as SATCOMBw 3, short for Bundeswehr’s satellite communications system.The deal, announced July 4, includes the development and deployment of two geostationary satellites, along with ground segment upgrades, launch services, and operational support for 15 years. The spacecraft are slated for deployment before the end of the decade, replacing the aging SATCOMBw 2 system delivered by Airbus 15 years ago.Airbus said SATCOMBw 3 represents a leap forward in military satellite technology, expected to offer increased bandwidth, improved security features and enhanced resilience against disruptions.The new 6,000 kilogram satellites will be based on Airbus’s Eurostar Neo platform.Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defense...
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Blue Origin, Stoke Space selected by U.S. Space Force to compete for small satellite missions
04 Jul
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Blue Origin, Stoke Space selected by U.S. Space Force to compete for small satellite missions

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Stoke Space test-fired its new booster engine in June 2024. Credit: Stoke SpaceWASHINGTON The U.S. Space Force has added Blue Origin and Stoke Space Technologies to its roster of launch providers eligible to compete for short-turnaround small-satellite missions under the Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4) contract.OSP-4, an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, was established by the Air Force in 2019 to leverage emerging commercial launch capabilities. IDIQ contracts allow for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period, with the government placing orders as needs arise.The Space Force’s small launch division at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has awarded seven missions to date using the OSP-4 contract, totaling over $190 million. The program focuses on missions with payloads of 400 pounds or greater, requiring providers to...
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