Other updates
All 27 published updates of this kind, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 3 of 3.
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The Cessna Grand Caravan: A Testbed for Aircraft-Agnostic Autonomy
Merlin Labs uses the Cessna Grand Caravan as a testbed to evaluate software and collect flight data for developing its autonomous pilot system. The aircraft's low operating costs and suitability for short transport missions allow for frequent flight testing to guide software updates.
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Beyond the ISS: Building the next commercial LEO economy
The article reports that the next LEO economy will be served by a mix of dedicated, scalable platforms to meet new demands for frequent access and control. It identifies uncrewed free-flyers as a critical part of this market, offering high-cadence access and custom mission design.
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Outlier and Yuri sign MOU to expand access to microgravity research
Outlier Space and Yuri USA, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an integrated pathway for life-science research in microgravity. The agreement combines Yuri's flight-proven life-science hardware with Outlier Space's reusable payload delivery and return capability.
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Mark Dunwoodie confirmed as permanent CFO
Rakon has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dunwoodie as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective 2 December 2024.
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Organisational transformation and Executive Team restructure
Rakon has announced a strategic organisational transformation that replaces its previous manufacturing-based structure with two new global Business Units: Aerospace and Defence, and Commercial. The company has restructured its Executive Team, appointing new Managing Directors for the Business Units and creating a Chief Innovation Officer role to oversee advanced R&D.
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Rakon enters new chapter as a division of Bourns Inc
Bourns, Inc. acquired more than 95 percent of Rakon Limited shares through a takeover offer effective 8 May 2026. Rakon will join Bourns as its fifth division, the Bourns Timing Division, and will continue to operate under the Rakon name.
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US tariffs update
Rakon advises that it does not anticipate a material impact from the US tariffs announced yesterday on its full year results for the 2025 financial year, which ended 31 March 2025. The company is currently working to fully understand how the new US tariffs will be implemented and the implications for its business.