Lockheed Makes 58-Flight Block Buy With Small Satellite Launcher ABL

Credit: ABL Space Systems
CAPE CANAVERAL—Lockheed Martin is doubling down on investments in small satellite launch service companies, signing a block buy with startup ABL Space Systems for up to 58 missions through 2029. An early investor in the El Segundo, California-based ABL, Lockheed said on April 5 it will purchase up...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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