Space agencies working on the NASA-led Artemis lunar exploration campaign said they plan to continue work on their contributions despite NASA’s current budget uncertainty, even as some consider alternative cooperation. The post Space agencies grapple with potential changes to...

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Dual-use space technologies underpin a new strategy to outpace rivals The post Space Force sharpens focus on deterring rivals appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China is preparing to launch new modules to its Tiangong space station to meet growing demands for science and potentially boost international cooperation. The post China to launch new modules to Tiangong space station appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Neutron, designed to lift up to 13,000 kg to low Earth orbit, remains on schedule for its inaugural launch in 2025 The post Rocket Lab’s Neutron tapped for U.S. military cargo test appeared first on SpaceNews.

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German defense contractor Rheinmetall plans to start building synthetic aperture radar satellites next year with Finnish SAR constellation operator Iceye, amid Europe’s broader push to bolster military intelligence capabilities. The post German defense firm partners with Iceye to build...

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China has released comprehensive regulations for direct-to-device satellite services, laying the foundation for domestic growth of the emerging sector. The post China issues regulatory framework to support direct-to-device satellite services appeared first on SpaceNews.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has advanced three companies — CACI, General Atomics and Viasat — to the next phase of a $100 million program aimed at developing laser-based […] The post U.S. Space Force narrows field in...

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DoD's commercial tech push creates integration headaches The post Military satellite program highlights role of ‘mission integrators’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

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We’ve observed with concern a rising trend in human spaceflight discussions: the suggestion that we bypass the moon and send humans directly to Mars. In light of this, we believe […] The post The best way to prepare humans...

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In this week's episode of Space Minds former Navy Captain, shuttle astronaut and current president of the Space operating group for ASRC Federal Scooter Altman reflects on his career, from Top Gun stunts to space missions, and explains why...

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As the United States advances its ambitious Golden Dome missile defense strategy, we face a critical question: what constitutes a truly comprehensive defense system? While advanced tracking capabilities, AI-enabled data […] The post Beyond Golden Dome: why effective missile...

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The demonstration, conducted in a laboratory using a “FlatSat” setup, tested Sierra Space’s satellite hardware and flight software The post Sierra Space completes ground demo of navigation satellite for U.S. Space Force program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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New Mexico-based mPower Technology said May 8 it has raised about $21 million in a Series B funding round to mass-produce its silicon-based solar power modules. The post Silicon solar power specialist gets $21 million for mass production appeared...

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NASA has canceled plans to find a commercial partner to launch a robotic lunar rover and will instead pursue “alternative approaches” to fly the mission. The post NASA backtracks on VIPER commercial partnership appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The market for sending spacecraft to the moon would seem to be a competitive one. NASA continues to drive the most demand for commercial lunar landers through its Commercial Lunar […] The post Commercial competition and cooperation at the...

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The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is leaving after three years on the job and will be replaced by a longtime lab official. The post Leshin to step down as JPL director appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The quantum computing firm plans to build the first space-based quantum key distribution system The post IonQ to acquire Capella Space in bid to build ultra-secure quantum network appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The White House has nominated a former Air Force officer and advocate for the Space Force to be the deputy administrator of NASA. The post Retired Air Force officer nominated to be NASA deputy administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

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