Rocket-powered spaceplane takes flight
Dawn Aerospace achieves key rocket engine milestone
Dawn Aerospace successfully completed a full-duration, bi-propellant burn of the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane’s rocket engine.
Dawn partners with SPHERICAL and UARX Space on key technologies for smart propulsion systems
Dawn Aerospace has partnered with SPHERICAL and UARX Space are undertaking work to de-risk technologies for smart-propulsions systems, used for de-orbiting satellites at the end of their lifetime.
Dawn Aerospace Expands Operations to France
Dawn Aerospace, a space transportation company, announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Dawn Aerospace France SAS, based in Toulouse.
Dawn Aerospace delivers hardware to deep space mining customer
Dawn Aerospace completed a hot fire test of their system bound for AstroForge, who are aiming to be the first commercial company to mine an asteroid.
Dawn wins big at the 2023 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
Dawn wins Emerging Business of the Year and Innovative Hi-Tech Hardware Product the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2023.
Rocket-powered spaceplane takes flight
Dawn Aerospace, a space transportation company, today announced the successful completion of the first rocket-powered flight campaign of its spaceplane, the Mk-II Aurora.
Successful Rocket-Powered Flight - CEO Statement.
I am stoked to share with you a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionizing space transportation. Last week, our team successfully conducted three rocket-powered flights of the Mk-II Aurora.
Transitioning space propulsion to a nitrous-based industry standard
A collective article on how nitrous oxide is the optimal choice for tactically responsive space by Dawn Aerospace, Impulse Space, and Vast.
Certified and Ready for Rocket-Powered Flight
I am excited to announce we have received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) for the imminent rocket-powered flight campaign of our Mk-II Aurora spaceplane.
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.
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