All updates
All 62 published updates, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 1 of 7.
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Oklahoma Breaks Ground on $7.5 Million Dawn Aerospace Facility at Infinity One Spaceport
Dawn Aerospace broke ground on a new mission control facility and spaceplane hangar at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport. The facility is valued at $7.5 million and is intended to support commercial spaceflight in western Oklahoma.
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NZ an emerging strategic launch hub for European space industry
Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre and SpaceDreamS confirmed that the site is technically and operationally suitable for vertical launch. The parties are continuing discussions with government agencies and stakeholders regarding the development of the facility.
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Dawn Aerospace, Infinite Orbits and Exotrail completes CNES R&T Study on Next-Generation Refuellable Spacecraft Platforms
Dawn Aerospace, Infinite Orbits, and Exotrail have completed a twelve-month study commissioned by CNES to assess the potential of refuellable spacecraft platforms. The study concluded that refueling capability is technically feasible and can be integrated into spacecraft architectures without fundamental changes.
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NZAero and NMIT Launch Aviation Engineering Training Initiative to Address Skills Shortage
NZAero and NMIT are establishing a new aviation engineering training initiative in Hamilton to address a shortage of aircraft engineers. The programme is expected to contribute to the training of up to 230 aviation engineering students annually across New Zealand.
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AULE SPACE SELECTS DAWN SATDRIVE PROPULSION FOR DOCKING DEMONSTRATION MISSION
Dawn Aerospace has signed a commercial contract to deliver a customized SatDrive propulsion system for Aule Space's upcoming docking demonstration mission.
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Astral Materials Secures Microgravity Campaign with Dawn Aerospace to Advance Next-Generation Materials and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Astral Materials has selected Dawn Aerospace's Aurora spaceplane to test its microgravity furnace hardware for next-generation materials manufacturing. The agreement includes an initial campaign of up to 100 microgravity flight missions over two years at the Oklahoma Infinity One Spaceport.
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NZ to Restart Trainer Aircraft Production as New Thai Aviation Agreement Signed
NZAero is restarting production of the CT-4 Airtrainer following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand. The agreement aims to strengthen aviation cooperation and potentially generate tens of millions of dollars in export revenue over the next three years.
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Tāwhaki and UC partnership opens pathways for rangatahi in aerospace, science and whenua
Tāwhaki and the University of Canterbury signed a partnership agreement to expand opportunities for rangatahi in aerospace and science. The agreement formalises a relationship that has developed since Tāwhaki was established in 2021.
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Hon. Nicola Willis Tours United Machinists' Workshop
Hon. Nicola Willis visited the United Machinists workshop to view their precision manufacturing work and new machinery. The visit included discussions on vocational pathways and the company's ongoing investment in automation and equipment.
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Strengthening NZAero’s Design and Certification Capability
NZAero has appointed Richard Andrews as Chief Designer to enhance its design and certification capabilities. This appointment aims to strengthen the depth of knowledge supporting the aircraft they design and support.