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Indian propulsion maker joins US expansion push
Indian satellite propulsion maker Bellatrix Aerospace announced plans April 10 to open a manufacturing facility in the United States in the coming months, joining a wave of foreign firms seeking a slice of the country’s vast space market. The...
True commercial alternatives for strategic communi...
COLORADO SPRINGS – Military space leaders continue looking for ways to inject commercial technologies into their architectures. For strategic communications and positioning, navigation and timing, though, true commercial alternatives may […] The post True commercial alternatives for strategic communications...
Türkiye’s space future: An ambitious path ahead
On a cold January morning in 2021, Türkiye launched its Türksat 5A satellite into orbit, marking a significant step toward space independence. The nation celebrated this achievement, but underlying questions […] The post Türkiye’s space future: An ambitious path...
Space Force chief: ‘Golden Dome’ is a missile shie...
COLORADO SPRINGS — The head of the U.S. Space Force sought to clear up confusion about the Trump administration’s ambitious missile defense initiative known as Golden Dome by emphasizing that […] The post Space Force chief: ‘Golden Dome’ is...
Q&A: CEO Adel Al-Saleh pushes SES into new multi-o...
One year into his tenure as chief executive of SES, Adel Al-Saleh is steering one of the world’s largest satellite operators through yet another high-stakes transformation. His company is under […] The post Q&A: CEO Adel Al-Saleh pushes SES...
Outgrowing Napoleon: How the Space Force can moder...
As former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter once mused, the current military rank structure “dates back to when Napoleon was invading Europe 200 years ago.” While there are good reasons […] The post Outgrowing Napoleon: How the Space Force...
Rocket Lab sees demand for Electron despite ridesh...
COLORADO SPRINGS — Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said his company has found a successful market providing dedicated launches for small satellites — a strategy that he said does not […] The post Rocket Lab sees demand for Electron...
A ‘little pillow fort’: Making plans to protect th...
COLORADO SPRINGS — An upcoming exercise will help NASA respond if there is a solar storm during next year’s Artemis 2 mission near the moon. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center […] The post A ‘little pillow fort’: Making plans...
Space leaders emphasize collaboration amid geopoli...
International space agencies stressed the importance of international partnerships with the United States and each other at Space Symposium April 9, as geopolitical shifts and an escalating trade war challenge the space industry. The post Space leaders emphasize collaboration...
‘Everyone is doing AI’: Space sector urged to catc...
COLORADO SPRINGS — The space industry must speed up adoption of artificial intelligence or risk falling behind, government and industry experts warned March 27. During a symposium organized by the […] The post ‘Everyone is doing AI’: Space sector...
Space alliances hold strong despite broader geopol...
Officials insist that U.S. and allies are keeping space cooperation on track The post Space alliances hold strong despite broader geopolitical tensions appeared first on SpaceNews.
Apogee Semiconductor Teams with Arrow Electronics ...
Plano, Texas – Apogee Semiconductor, a leading provider of advanced technologies for space and extreme environments, today announced its collaboration with Arrow Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and […] The post Apogee Semiconductor Teams with Arrow Electronics...
Signals from Space Symposium: A trillion-dollar de...
Our guest today is Kari Bingen, senior fellow at the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news...
SpaceNews’ full Wednesday show daily from Space Sy...
Here’s your SpaceNews show daily for Wednesday. Inside: a one-on-one with NASA acting administrator Janet Petro, a sharp commentary on accelerating space acquisition, and in-depth coverage of U.S. Space Command’s […] The post SpaceNews’ full Wednesday show daily from...
Isaacman says NASA should pursue human moon and Ma...
NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman said that the agency should simultaneously pursue both human missions to the moon and Mars. The post Isaacman says NASA should pursue human moon and Mars programs simultaneously appeared first on SpaceNews.
Defense experts warn procurement bottlenecks risk ...
Hyten: "You look at our on-orbit capabilities, they're basically the same as they were 10 years ago" The post Defense experts warn procurement bottlenecks risk U.S. space edge appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Force to roll out strategy for international...
Saltzman calls space "the ultimate team sport" as U.S. seeks to strengthen alliances The post Space Force to roll out strategy for international collaboration appeared first on SpaceNews.
Surge in NATO spending to benefit space sector
COLORADO SPRINGS – The space sector is likely to benefit from increased defense spending by NATO allies, European military leaders said at the Space Symposium. At the NATO Summit in […] The post Surge in NATO spending to benefit...