- In December 2023, Blue Origin secured a NASA Launch Services II Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, marking a key development in space launch services. The agreement enables the company’s reusable New Glenn orbital vehicle to launch a range of NASA missions including planetary, Earth observation, exploration, and scientific satellites. This initiative is expected to significantly strengthen NASA's launch capabilities while promoting cost-effective, sustainable space missions
- In February 2023, Blue Origin was selected by NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) to support the ESCAPADE mission, aimed at studying Mars’ magnetosphere. The mission will utilize the New Glenn reusable launch vehicle, highlighting a major milestone in the integration of innovative, reusable spaceflight technologies. This advancement supports NASA’s long-term goals for deep space exploration and sustainability in orbital transportation
- In February 2023, Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to provide integrated electric propulsion systems for the GEO-KOMPSAT-3 (GK3) satellite. This partnership is set to improve the satellite’s operational efficiency and extend its lifespan. The development reinforces Thales Alenia Space’s leading position in satellite propulsion technologies and supports Korea’s ambitions in advanced satellite capabilities
