Measuring the depth of India’s space program
By Namrata Goswami
India is emerging as a major Asian powerhouse with respect to space capabilities because of its great power ambition and domestic necessity....
Space Development Agency builds vendor pool for future demo missions
The Space Development Agency has picked 19 companies to experiment with new satellite technologies through its Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit program.
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Measuring the depth of India’s space program
By Namrata Goswami
India is emerging as a major Asian powerhouse with respect to space capabilities because of its great power ambition and domestic necessity....
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Measuring the depth of India’s space program
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Space Development Agency builds vendor pool for future demo missions
The Space Development Agency has picked 19 companies to experiment with new satellite technologies through its Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit program.
Through...
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US Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
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