The Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a second confirmation hearing next month for Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA administrator. The post Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on Isaacman renomination appeared first on SpaceNews.

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A U.S. government official warned that a draft European space law could “stifle innovation,” as other countries also assess the potential impacts of the proposed legislation. The post U.S. government and companies criticize draft EU Space Act appeared first...

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European government officials stressed the need to build strong, autonomous space capabilities, even as the continent continues to rely on foreign companies for some launches. The post European officials stress space autonomy despite lingering dependencies appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The company now counts liquid engines for hypersonic vehicles and solid rocket motors as its core lines of business. The post Ursa Major secures $100 million in new capital as it leans hard into defense work appeared first on...

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Eutelsat is a step closer to the financing needed to refresh its OneWeb LEO broadband constellation, after the French operator’s board approved plans Nov. 18 to raise nearly $1 billion from anchor shareholders. The post Eutelsat approves nearly $1...

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As someone deeply involved in the space sector, I’ve seen firsthand how low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming increasingly congested. Satellite operators, space agencies and aerospace companies are all facing a growing threat from orbital debris. With more than...

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As shown by the recent SpaceNews editorials by Mustafa Bilal and Stirling Forbes, there is currently much talk of a coming lunar “gold rush,” with nations and companies seemingly in a mad scramble to access the moon for its alleged...

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Bipartisan commission report says China is moving fast, and the United States must decide whether to match the pace The post China’s space ambitions hit a new gear appeared first on SpaceNews.

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German satellite component company Dcubed is moving into in-space manufacturing with a series of missions to demonstrate production of large solar arrays in orbit. The post Dcubed to demonstrate in-space manufacturing of solar arrays appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Bangalore, November 18, 2025 — Novaspace, the global consulting and market-intelligence firm dedicated to the space sector, announces the opening of its new office in India, marking a strategic milestone […] The post Novaspace Expands to India — Accelerating...

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SEOPS, an American mission services provider, has purchased a Spectrum launch from Isar Aerospace to broaden launch options for its customers. The post SEOPS buys Spectrum launch from Isar Aerospace appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The satellite manufacturer files for IPO as defense-driven demand lures investors The post York Space Systems files to go public appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built around a single, uncompromising principle—crew must return home safely. From the millisecond‑response launch abort system (LAS) perched atop the capsule to the autonomous flight software that […] The post Orion: Safeguarding Humanity’s Return to the...

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STRASBOURG, November 17th, 2025 – Leanspace, a European satellite operations technology provider, today announced it has raised €10 million in Series A funding. The financing round includes new strategic investors: […] The post Leanspace raises €10 million Series A...

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For nearly 80 years, the specter of nuclear war has haunted humankind, shaping foreign policy, military strategy, and international relations. The principle of “mutually assured destruction” (MAD) has been the cornerstone of global stability since the dawn of the...

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China is set to launch an uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft to the Tiangong space station to provide the Shenzhou-21 astronauts with a means of returning home. The post China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Nov. 25 to provide lifeboat for astronauts...

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The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management. The post FAA ends commercial launch curfew appeared first on SpaceNews.

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A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades. The post Falcon 9 launches Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea level appeared...

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