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NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne have test-fired the Space Launch System’s first RS-25 flight engine, E2059, for 500 seconds at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The Space Launch System (SLS) is the United States’ next-generation heavy lift launch vehicle, and it will be capable of lifting three times more payload capability than any existing launch vehicle.

SES S.A. announced the signature of contracts for the next phase of the development of a new-generation satellite programme which was launched in 2013. Under the Electra programme name, OHB will be developing a fully electric satellite platform to reduce mass and launch costs.

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a EUR145 million contract by the procurement agency of German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) for the long term operation of the SATCOMBw secure satellite communications system.

exactEarth Ltd. announced its financial results for the three months ending 31 January 2016.