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NASA visits Dawn!
NASA visited the Dawn Aerospace Christchurch headquarters to learn about our mission to redefine space transport and see our progress in green propulsion.
Lynk selects Dawn Aerospace propulsion following an extensive industry trade study
Dawn Aerospace has been selected to provide satellite propulsion systems for Lynk, the world's leading satellite-direct-to-standard-phone telecoms company.
Industry Update: Prevalence of Nitrous-Based In-Space Propellants
After decades of development in green propulsion of various kinds, we are seeing the first substantial industry-wide uptake of nitrous-based propulsion as a replacement for hydrazine.
Dawn Aerospace announces $20 million funding
Dawn is creating a sustainable, integrated space-transportation network. Valued at NZ$170 million, the company provides in-space propulsion technology for satellites, with systems on eight operational spacecraft.
Sidus Space Engages Dawn Aerospace to Implement Propulsion Technology into LizzieSatTM
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) announced an agreement with Dawn Aerospace to implement its green, chemical propulsion technology into LizzieSat™
Dawn Aerospace wins Best Medium Business 2022
The prestigious NZ International Business Awards (NZIBA) were held last night, with Dawn Aerospace coming out on top in the Best Medium Business Category.
SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION — Researching nitrous oxide (N2O)-based satellite propulsion technology with DLR for replacing hydrazine
MBIE awards Dawn Aerospace a $1.5M grant to support a 3-year R&D scientific cooperation between Dawn and DLR – the German Aerospace Center.
ESA Awards Dawn Aerospace €200k GSTP funding for thruster performance extension
The European Space Agency has awarded Dawn Aerospace GSTP funding to increase the performance of its green bi-propellant thrusters.
Dawn Aerospace awarded €1.4M by EU Commission for hydrazine-replacement programme 🇪🇺
The €1.4 million grant will contribute to Dawn’s continued investment in hydrazine-replacement propulsion technology for satellites.
Dawn Aerospace Wins Blue Canyon's X-SAT Saturn-Class Propulsion Business
Dawn will supply thrusters, tanks, control electronics, and full-service support in logistics and propellant loading for the ESPA Grande-class satellite.
NSO awards €500k SBIR Phase Two to Dawn Aerospace
Funding will support research on additively manufacturing propellant tanks using non-standard metals for use in ESPA and ESPA Grande-class satellites.
Dawn Aerospace wins Best Emerging Business 2021
The prestigious NZ International Business Awards (NZIBA) were held last night with Dawn Aerospace coming out on top in the Best Emerging Business Category.
Pixxel selects Dawn Aerospace propulsion for hyperspectral imaging constellation
Pixxel’s constellation will serve industries like agriculture, resources, energy, and sustainability, providing valuable insights into productivity and environmental management.
Westpac Champion Business Award Winners 2021
Dawn Aerospace picked up multiple awards in the Westpac Champion Business Awards 2021, including the Supreme Award for medium/large enterprise.
Dawn Aerospace and Orbit Fab to enable on-orbit refueling of green propellants
Orbit Fab and Dawn Aerospace announce a collaboration to make on-orbit refueling available to satellites utilizing nitrous oxide and propylene (N2O and C3H6).
Dawn joins NZ Gov’t programme to accelerate integration of remotely piloted aircraft into aviation system
The Airspace Integration Trials programme was established to facilitate the safe testing, development and market validation of advanced unmanned aircraft, and accelerate their integration into the NZ aviation system.
Dawn Aerospace Flight Testing Commences – Five Flights Complete
Dawn Aerospace has conducted five flights of the company’s Mk-II Aurora suborbital spaceplane.
Dawn Aerospace to Supply Propulsion for Indonesian Space Agency's Early Tsunami Warning Satellite Constellation
The National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN) has selected Dawn Aerospace's green propulsion for a constellation of nine satellites for early tsunami detection.
UARX Space Selects Dawn Aerospace Propulsion for its OTV OSSIE Mission
UARX Space, a Spanish in-space transportation services company, has selected Dawn Aerospace as its satellite propulsion supplier for its first OSSIE Mission.
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