15 Jun 2016 • 1 min read

LIVE: Watch SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launch a Pair of Commercial Communications Satellites

On this mission, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver two commercial communications satellites to Geostationary Transfer Orbits (GTO). The two satellites, EUTELSAT 117 West B and ABS-2A, are operated respectively by Eutelsat and ABS – two companies that provide global communications services to a variety of users.

SpaceX is targeting launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on June 15. The approximately 45-minute launch window opens on June 15 at 10:29am ET, 2:29pm UTC. EUTELSAT 117 West B will be deployed approximately 30 minutes after liftoff, and ABS-2A will be deployed 5 minutes later.

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REalloys Commits $40 Million to Build Largest Non-China Heavy Rare Earth Metal Plant

REalloys has given the green light to a heavy rare earth metallization facility, it says will be the largest of its kind outside China, and the first commercial-scale operation in North America built to comply with U.S. defense sourcing rules taking effect in 2027. The project is fully financed after a recent $50 million raise, and first operations are targeted for the first half of 2027. While

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Metal Density Chart: Density of Common Metals Explained

A metal density chart is a valuable reference for engineers, fabricators, and procurement professionals working with metals across industries like aerospace, defense, construction, and medical manufacturing. Understanding metal density directly impacts material selection, structural performance, and overall project cost. When comparing metals such as steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys

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U.S. Metal Casting Capacity Expands with GM Investment

General Motors plans to invest more than $150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations in Michigan to support production of sixth-generation V-8 engine blocks and heads for full-size pickup trucks. The move adds fresh momentum to U.S. manufacturing as automakers continue balancing electrification goals with ongoing demand for high-output internal combustion platforms. The investment incl

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AMS vs ASTM vs UNS: How Material Specifications Cross-Reference

A single alloy can carry half a dozen spec numbers. Inconel 718, for example, appears as AMS 5662 on an aerospace purchase order, ASTM B637 in a power-generation RFQ, and UNS N07718 in a cross-reference database. Each spec number points to the same nickel-chromium composition. For engineers and procurement teams sourcing specialty metals, the difference between a clean buy and a costly mismatch

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