September 1, 2025 Quick space links
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay. This post is also an open thread. I welcome my readers to post any comments or additional links relating to any space issues, even if unrelated to the links below.
- Rocket Lab shows off a fire-tested Archimedes rocket engine, to be used on its new Neutron rocket.
According to the tweet, this engine includes parts from a number of different engines.
- French rocket startup MaiaSpace completes pressure testing of subscale prototypes of its Maia rocket’s tanks
The company also announced it is beginning development of an orbital tug, based on the design of the rocket’s optional third stage.
- Video describing a new Earth observation constellation being built by four Indian startups—Pixxel, PierSight, SatSure, and Dhruva Space
Another example of India’s shift away from government-built satellites to a private space industry that designs, builds, and owns its products and makes money from them.
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay. This post is also an open thread. I welcome my readers to post any comments or additional links relating to any space issues, even if unrelated to the links below.
- Rocket Lab shows off a fire-tested Archimedes rocket engine, to be used on its new Neutron rocket.
According to the tweet, this engine includes parts from a number of different engines.
- French rocket startup MaiaSpace completes pressure testing of subscale prototypes of its Maia rocket’s tanks
The company also announced it is beginning development of an orbital tug, based on the design of the rocket’s optional third stage.
- Video describing a new Earth observation constellation being built by four Indian startups—Pixxel, PierSight, SatSure, and Dhruva Space
Another example of India’s shift away from government-built satellites to a private space industry that designs, builds, and owns its products and makes money from them.