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Thales Alenia Space logo. ESA has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract to develop telescopes for the LISA mission.
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May 06, 2026May 6, 2026By Miles Jamison0

Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Contract for LISA Telescope Development

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo, has signed a $30.7 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency, or ESA, to develop telescopes for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, mission. What Does the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Contract Cover? The agreement tasks Thales Alenia Space with leading the development of six telescopes for LISA’s three satellites,...

Canada flag. Canada will spin off the National Research Council’s photonics fabrication center into a commercial entity.
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May 05, 2026May 5, 2026By Kristen Smith0

Canada to Spin Off Photonics Fabrication Center to Scale Semiconductor, AI Capabilities

Canada will spin off the National Research Council’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre into a commercial entity to expand domestic photonic semiconductor manufacturing and support growth in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The Canadian government said Monday the effort will transition the facility to a new operating model designed to attract private sector investment and strengthen Canada’s industrial base. Why Is...

Deep space. The NATO Space Centre of Excellence has hosted its second annual conference.
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May 04, 2026May 5, 2026By Miles Jamison0

NATO Conference Highlights Space as Core Operational Domain

The NATO Space Centre of Excellence convened its second annual conference, drawing more than 500 participants from 33 allied and partner nations to examine the Alliance’s evolving approach to space as an operational domain. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 will spotlight how Air Force and Space Force leaders are tackling evolving threats and advancing...

 

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