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Airbus says space business turnaround going well
Airbus executives say they are making good progress to turn around the company’s space business unit even as they consider combining it with those at two other European companies. The post Airbus says space business turnaround going well appeared...
Pentagon struggles to build unified satellite netw...
The goal is creating what DoD calls "enterprise satcom" — a virtualized, software-defined network that could automatically reroute communications. The post Pentagon struggles to build unified satellite network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Trump’s dispute with Musk shows the danger of priv...
The world recently watched an argument unfold on X between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. It was a surreal exchange, featuring one of the richest men ever to have lived […] The post Trump’s dispute with Musk shows the...
ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital R...
The European Space Agency has signed an agreement regarding potential use of Orbital Reef as it refines its strategy for use of commercial space stations. The post ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital Reef appeared first on...
Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for r...
Chinese launch startup Landspace carried out a breakthrough static fire test Friday as it builds towards an orbital launch attempt with its Zhuque-3 rocket. The post Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for reusable Zhuque-3 rocket appeared first on...
ESA and EU emphasize good relationship as they pre...
The European Space Agency and European Commission say their relationship is closer than ever as they embark on a new satellite program. The post ESA and EU emphasize good relationship as they press forward on imaging constellation appeared first...
French government to lead Eutelsat’s $1.56 billion...
France would more than double its stake in Eutelsat to nearly 30% as part of a $1.56 billion capital raise backed by multiple shareholders, bolstering the French operator’s plans to refresh its OneWeb constellation amid Starlink’s growing dominance. The...
Moog Now Accepting Orders for Software Development...
Gilbert, AZ – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, is now accepting orders […] The post Moog Now Accepting Orders for Software...
Portal Space Systems to build larger factory for S...
Portal Space Systems will create a second factory to scale up production of high-performance in-space vehicles as it gears up for initial test flights in 2026. The post Portal Space Systems to build larger factory for Supernova vehicle appeared...
The ultimate backup drive: the moon
In this week's episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maroouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what she’s doing to help protect astronauts. The post The ultimate backup drive: the moon...
After Resilience’s moon landing attempt, why openn...
Last week, I looked at the faces of our guests at our moon landing event and watched as awe, wonder and hopefulness transformed into disappointment. Moments before the expected touch […] The post After Resilience’s moon landing attempt, why...
Starship destroyed in test stand explosion
A SpaceX Starship upper stage being prepared for the company’s next flight exploded June 19 during preparations for a static-fire test. The post Starship destroyed in test stand explosion appeared first on SpaceNews.
Trump officially nominates Space Force Gen. Guetle...
The nomination, submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee, elevates Guetlein from his current role as vice chief of space operations The post Trump officially nominates Space Force Gen. Guetlein to lead ‘Golden Dome’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
Firefly announces commercial lunar imagery service...
Firefly Aerospace says it plans to offer a commercial lunar imaging service for use by governments and companies, one that could supplement or replace an existing, but aging, NASA orbiter. The post Firefly announces commercial lunar imagery service appeared...
Regulators clear Starlink-enabled texting trial in...
Local regulators have approved Ukrainian telco Kyivstar’s plans to start testing space-enabled texting services this summer using SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, targeting areas crippled by Russian strikes and other terrestrial coverage gaps. The post Regulators clear Starlink-enabled texting trial in...
Varda to launch its first in-house built spacecraf...
The company secured a Federal Aviation Administration five-year reentry license that allows unlimited landings in Australia The post Varda to launch its first in-house built spacecraft for on-orbit manufacturing appeared first on SpaceNews.
Learning from the past: How history can guide spac...
In 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. What saved us wasn’t just luck — it was the hotline hastily established between […] The post Learning from the past: How history...
Maxar partners with Array Labs to expand 3D imagin...
Array Labs, based in Palo Alto, California, is developing a 3D radar imaging constellation designed to operate in clusters The post Maxar partners with Array Labs to expand 3D imaging technology appeared first on SpaceNews.