SpaceX has accused Virginia of shutting Starlink out of most of the state’s $613 million in subsidies under a federal broadband program, despite offering to connect virtually all targeted households for about one-tenth the cost. The post SpaceX challenges...

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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink ordered the shift in a recent memo The post Space Force to absorb Air Guard space missions, sidestepping push for Space National Guard appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA has selected several companies to study the feasibility of reboosting the orbit of an astrophysics satellite in danger of reentering late next year. The post NASA awards contracts to study reboost of Swift astrophysics spacecraft appeared first on...

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It is now United States policy to maintain military space superiority and to be the world’s leading commercial space power. This will require more than just augmenting America’s commercial, civil and military space programs and protecting them against military...

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The White House has issued a widely anticipated executive order addressing several commercial space regulatory issues, from launch licensing reform to mission authorization. The post White House issues executive order to revamp commercial space regulations appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is preparing to expand its small satellite footprint over the Arctic amid rising surveillance and communications needs in the increasingly strategic region. The post Kongsberg gearing up for Arctic smallsat expansion appeared first on...

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A year after announcing plans to offer rideshare missions to geostationary orbit, Impulse Space says the demand has been strong enough to plan an annual series of them. The post Impulse Space sees strong demand for GEO rideshare program...

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In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss speaks with Gabe Zimmerman, Director, In-Space at Ursa Major. The post Gabe Zimmerman on customer needs and scaling SmallSat production appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Commercial mission concept could give the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory a new lease on life, preserving its search for the universe’s most powerful explosions The post Cambrian Works Selects Astroscale U.S. as its Mission Partner for NASA Swift Observatory...

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Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, deputy chief of space operations, is retiring after 33 years of service. She reflects on the progress achieved, and the challenges ahead for the military space branch The post Burt’s parting thoughts on the Space...

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Five years into its program to provide smallsat rideshare launch services, SpaceX is emphasizing flexibility to accommodate growing demand. SpaceX’s rideshare program has now launched more than 1,400 satellites across more than 30 missions, said Ronnie Foreman, the company’s...

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SALT LAKE CITY – It’s easy to talk about satellite autonomy but significant work remains to determine exactly which tasks should be handled by machines, according to speakers at the 2025 Small Satellite Conference. Military aircraft have extensive built-in...

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The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), though differing in size and history, have forged a vibrant partnership in space. In just over a decade, this bond has accelerated the UAE’s rise as a spacefaring nation while...

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Insurers are returning to the space industry after retreating in the wake of harrowing losses just a few years ago. At least three firms have announced capacity for space risks in recent months: Phemis and Hive, both revived from...

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SALT LAKE CITY – Rogue Space Systems is reorganizing to prepare for growth in its space logistics business and a double launch in 2027. Brook Leonard, a retired U.S. Space Force major general, is the new CEO. Former CEO...

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An Ariane 6 successfully launched a European weather satellite with an Earth science hosted payload Aug. 12 in the third flight of that vehicle. The post Ariane 6 launches European weather satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The launch of USSF-106 marks the Defense Department’s formal shift to flying national security payloads exclusively on domestic rockets powered by U.S.-made engines The post ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

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SALT LAKE CITY – Mission Control Space Services is inviting organizations to test machine-learning models on the Canadian startup’s Persistence mission launched in June. “Whether you’re from a for-profit company, nonprofit or even a school, we think that the...

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