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Open catalogue update: Cislunar Traffic Ledger

Today's catalogue spotlight is Cislunar Traffic Ledger, a dataset. Its operational setting is the ground segment.

Five questions with Grace Mwangi

We asked Grace Mwangi, our Chief Safety Officer, five quick questions about life in Safety & Mission Assurance.

Inside the Sparrow Trainer: what the spec sheet doesn't tell you

A spec sheet says the Sparrow Trainer is 11 m long and carries 0 tonnes, but that is only part of the picture. What matters is how this Pilot training craft behaves on a real mission.

Wren Microlifter technical specifications explained

This post goes through the published specifications of the Wren Microlifter, a Surface-to-orbit lifter in service since its first flight on May 2179. If you are comparing ships for your fleet, start here.

What to expect at Valparaíso Design Week

In a few weeks, Halcyon Valparaíso Campus, Cerro Alegre Studio in South America will host Valparaíso Design Week. It is a meetup hosted by Halcyon Stellar Works, and it starts on 20 December 2026.

Five questions with Ana Kalani

We asked Ana Kalani, our Pilot Training Manager, five quick questions about life in Flight Operations.

Preview: Starliner Mars Express Route Launch

Starliner Mars Express Route Launch is coming up on 11 January 2027 at Olympus Mons Spaceport, Terminal 1, Mars. This launch is hosted by Halcyon Stellar Works.

Handover day: Aurelian Voyages receives its Kestrel fleet

This week we delivered 10 Kestrel hulls to Aurelian Voyages. The firm was founded in 2134 and runs its operations out of Europe.

People of Halcyon: Rafael Quispe

Behind every ship there are people. This month we introduce Rafael Quispe, Avionics Engineer in Engineering.

Coming soon to North America: Orbital Debris Forum

Mark your calendar for 9 December 2026, when Orbital Debris Forum arrives at Gulf Coast Space Policy Center. This summit is where Halcyon speakers take the stage.

A day in the life of Samir Haddad, Navigation ML Engineer

What does a Navigation ML Engineer actually do all day? We asked Samir Haddad from our AI & Autonomy group.

Now available: Areion Mars Surface Mapper

Halcyon Stellar Works is opening up access to Areion Mars Surface Mapper, a satellite operating from Low Mars orbit, 420 km. It is released under the CC-BY-4.0 licence.

The price of the Leviathan Ore Hauler, explained

People often ask us why the Leviathan Ore Hauler is priced at ₡760 million. The short answer is that a Mining hauler has to work for decades in places where nobody can help if it breaks.

Introducing the Kestrel: a new chapter for Halcyon Stellar Works

Today we are proud to open orders for the Kestrel, the latest Light shuttle to roll out of the Kepler Yards at L5. It first flew on September 2179, and every test campaign since has shown it is ready for paying…

The price of the Polaris Relay Tender, explained

People often ask us why the Polaris Relay Tender is priced at ₡118 million. The short answer is that a Satellite servicing tender has to work for decades in places where nobody can help if it breaks.

What does a Halcyon Starliner really cost?

The sticker price for a Halcyon Starliner is ₡1,680 million, but the cost of owning a Passenger liner over its lifetime depends on much more. This breakdown covers the main line items.

Open catalogue update: Orrery Trajectory Planner

Today's catalogue spotlight is Orrery Trajectory Planner, a open source project. Its operational setting is the ground segment.

Handover day: Equinox Transit Lines receives its Kestrel fleet

This week we delivered 18 Kestrel hulls to Equinox Transit Lines. The firm was founded in 2108 and runs its operations out of North America.

Why Tharsis Freight Union chose the Cascade Dropship

When Tharsis Freight Union wanted more capacity for its Asteroid Belt business, it compared ships from every major yard. In the end it ordered 4 Cascade Dropship hulls from Halcyon Stellar Works.

Open catalogue update: Triton Cryovolcano Watcher

Today's catalogue spotlight is Triton Cryovolcano Watcher, a satellite. Its operational setting is Triton orbit, 900 km.

Coming soon to Vesta: Vesta Mining & Minerals Expo

Mark your calendar for 22 December 2026, when Vesta Mining & Minerals Expo arrives at Vesta Deepcore Exhibition Cavern. This expo is where Halcyon speakers take the stage.

Why we built the Sparrow Trainer

Customers kept asking for a Pilot training craft that was cheaper to run, simpler to crew and easier to maintain far from home. The Sparrow Trainer, which first flew on June 2186, is our answer.

Open catalogue update: Drydock Structural Simulator

Today's catalogue spotlight is Drydock Structural Simulator, a open source project. Its operational setting is the ground segment.

First look at the Polaris Relay Tender, our newest Satellite servicing tender

Every new Halcyon design starts with one question: what does the person at the controls actually need? For the Polaris Relay Tender, the answer produced a Satellite servicing tender that 2 pilots can fly comfortably on…