Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
Target Capacity Reached
Projected milestone for VSFB to handle 100+ launches annually.
Atmospheric Re-entry
The satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 13.5 years in space.
Q4 Earnings Preview
Market analysts release 'What To Look For' previews ahead of year-end reports.
Manufacturing Expansion
AVAV announced expansion of Albuquerque operations to meet growing defense demand.
Army Contract Win
AeroVironment awarded $97.4M contract for next-gen sensor testing.
Space Force Negotiations
AVAV issued a statement regarding active negotiations for the SCAR program contract amendment.
BBCP Q3 Results
Concrete Pumping Holdings reported its Q3 performance, highlighting infrastructure demand.
Official Growth Projections
Space Force officials publicly announce the goal to triple launch capacity within five years.
AVAV Q3 Results
AeroVironment filed its third-quarter financial results with the SEC.
Infrastructure Upgrades
Implementation of autonomous flight safety systems to reduce range turnaround times.
Record Launch Year
Vandenberg completes 37 launches, marking a significant increase in year-over-year cadence.
Decommissioning Begins
NASA begins lowering the orbit of Probe B as fuel reserves deplete.
Major Discovery
NASA announces the discovery of a third radiation belt using probe data.
Mission Launch
Twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes launch from Cape Canaveral.
BTIG has lowered its price target for AeroVironment (AVAV) to $330 while reiterating a 'Buy' rating. The adjustment reflects a recalibration of valuation expectations despite the company's dominant position in tactical unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions.
BTIG has revised its price target for AeroVironment (AVAV) to $330 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating, signaling continued confidence in the company's growth. The adjustment comes as the firm navigates major contract negotiations for the U.S. Space Force and expands its loitering munition production.
Officials at Vandenberg Space Force Base project a massive surge in orbital operations, with launch frequency expected to triple by 2031. This expansion is driven by the rapid growth of commercial satellite constellations and critical national security requirements for polar orbit access.
A NASA satellite from the Van Allen Probes mission has re-entered Earth's atmosphere, concluding a nearly 14-year journey that began in 2012. The re-entry marks the final phase of a mission that provided critical data on the hazardous radiation belts surrounding our planet.
Defense technology disruptor Anduril Industries has doubled the headcount of its space division to accelerate the development of autonomous orbital security tools. The expansion focuses on achieving 'space custody' and protecting critical satellite infrastructure through AI-integrated hardware.
AeroVironment (AVAV) and Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) are preparing to release their fourth-quarter financial results, offering critical insights into defense technology demand and infrastructure spending. While AVAV rides a wave of recent contract wins and manufacturing expansion, BBCP remains a barometer for the health of the broader construction sector.
Sierra Space has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round, boosting its valuation to $8 billion as it shifts its strategic focus toward defense and national security. The capital infusion will accelerate the company's efforts to become a primary contractor for the U.S. government's space-based defense initiatives.