Group 1 - Rocket Lab has delivered twin explorer class spacecraft, Blue and Gold, to Kennedy Space Center for NASA's Escapade mission to study solar wind effects on Mars atmosphere [1] - The spacecraft was built in three and a half years using Rocket Lab's vertically integrated manufacturing and will take 22 months to reach Mars, allowing for simultaneous data capture at reduced costs and time compared to traditional missions [2] - Firefly Aerospace received a $10 million NASA contract addendum to acquire nearly $120 million worth of additional science and operational data from its Blue Ghost mission, the first commercial mission to land on the moon [2] Group 2 - The data purchased includes high-definition lunar images and detailed communications, propulsion, and temperature data to support research on lunar dust and lander performance [2] - Symbotic is integrating high-powered ultra-fast charging battery technology into its autonomous mobile robots, enhancing performance and durability for warehouse automation [3] - The new batteries provide six times the energy capacity, are 40% lighter, and last at least 10 times longer than traditional lithium-ion cells, improving operational efficiency [3] Group 3 - Nauticus Robotics has successfully tested sub-neurom modems on its Aquanaut vehicle, achieving continuous acoustic communication from just below the surface to a depth of 2,300 meters [4] - This test marks the deepest recorded operation of a subur modem, validating its reliability for deep-water autonomous submersible missions [4]