China Poised for Booster Landing; Rocket Lab Takes Swift Action
<p><strong>OHB to raise up to €510.7 million ($580 million)</strong>. OHB, a publicly listed German space technology company, plans to raise up to €510.7 million ($580 million) by issuing roughly 1.7 million new shares, according to European Spaceflight. In addition to its extensive satellite manufacturing operations, OHB participates in two launch vehicle programs through its subsidiary MT Aerospace — a key supplier to the Ariane 6 program — and holds a stake in Rocket Factory Augsburg.</p>
<p>Founded in 2018 as a spin‑off of OHB, Rocket Factory Augsburg is developing its RFA One launch vehicle, whose debut date remains uncertain after a first‑stage anomaly during a static fire test in August 2024. The funding raise is expected to provide about 14 % — roughly $80 million — to Rocket Factory Augsburg for continued development. Additionally, the company announced plans this week for two larger launch vehicles.</p>
<p><strong>Sirius Space claims pad in French Guiana</strong>. The French space agency CNES has selected Sirius Space Services to occupy a slot at the Guiana Space Center’s new multi‑user commercial launch facility. The vacancy arose when MaiaSpace moved its launch operations to the former Soyuz launch pad.</p>
<p><em>Three variants of small lift</em>. Sirius Space is developing three small‑lift rockets that share common boosters. Sirius 1 is a two‑stage, single‑core vehicle capable of delivering up to 180 kg to orbit. Sirius 13 adds two strap‑on boosters, raising payload capacity to 800 kg. Sirius 15, equipped with four boosters, can lift up to 1,100 kg.</p>
<p><strong>Pam Melroy joins Gilmour’s board of directors</strong>. Australian aerospace firm Gilmour Space appointed former NASA deputy administrator, astronaut, and retired US Air Force Colonel Pamela Melroy to its board of directors. “I’m excited to join Gilmour Space at this critical stage of its journey,” Melroy said. “The team is building a genuinely sovereign capability for Australia, with ambitions that extend far beyond launch.”</p>
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