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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...
The continued momentum of Artemis
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, many in the space industry assumed there would be immediate changes at NASA, particularly in its human spaceflight programs. Elon […] The post The continued momentum of Artemis appeared...
China to seek out life in the solar system as NASA...
China has unveiled a long-term planetary exploration roadmap for planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life. Released by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), the roadmap outlines a series […] The post China to seek out life in...
Startups are preparing for the launch of space-bas...
Electrical engineer Ed Tate was skeptical of proposals for space-based solar power when he initially heard about the concept seven years ago. “My first reaction was, ‘That really sounds like […] The post Startups are preparing for the launch...
Q&A: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk explains why he t...
COLORADO SPRINGS — The commercial geostationary (GEO) satellite market is undergoing rapid transformation. Operators are adapting to shrinking broadcast revenues, increased pressure from low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations and the […] The post Q&A: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk...
Seeing the light: Cubesats share optical data
Colorado Springs — Within days of each other in late February and early March, the Aerospace Corp. and Spire Global announced similar breakthroughs: demonstrating optical intersatellite links between cubesats. News […] The post Seeing the light: Cubesats share optical...
How to accelerate U.S. space acquisition and outpa...
It’s 2027. Chinese warships have encircled Taiwan. High above, China’s growing fleet of satellites track and target United States military forces across the Pacific. At the same time, an array […] The post How to accelerate U.S. space acquisition...
Space Force announces ‘Orbital Watch’ program to s...
The program will distribute unclassified threat data to more than 900 space companies registered through the Space Systems Command's "Front Door" portal The post Space Force announces ‘Orbital Watch’ program to share intelligence with commercial sector appeared first on...
Boeing’s Millennium Space expands production to me...
The company is expanding its small-satellite production space from 22,000 square feet to nearly 42,000 square feet. The post Boeing’s Millennium Space expands production to meet defense demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
Novaspace Marks One Year as a Unified Brand — Buil...
Paris, April 5, 2025 — One year after launching as a unified brand, Novaspace marks a major milestone as the trusted and independent global consulting firm guiding governments, space agencies, […] The post Novaspace Marks One Year as a...
Redwire and ispace U.S. to collaborate on lunar mi...
Redwire and ispace U.S. have agreed to collaborate on future lunar missions, seeking to tap into what the companies see as growing interest from companies and governments. The post Redwire and ispace U.S. to collaborate on lunar missions appeared...
Signals from Space Symposium: The future for space...
Our guest today is Clay Mowry, CEO, AIAA. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including how optimism is everywhere — but so are...
Astroscale U.S. to refuel two Space Force spacecra...
Astroscale U.S. will refuel two U.S. Space Force spacecraft in geostationary orbit on a mission scheduled for launch in 2026. The post Astroscale U.S. to refuel two Space Force spacecraft on 2026 mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Industry eyes continuous satellite production to k...
The U.S. space industry is several years away from having the capacity for continuous satellite production, according to prime contractors speaking April 8 during a Space Symposium panel in Colorado Springs. The post Industry eyes continuous satellite production to...
U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilitie...
Gen. Stephen Whiting said the Pentagon is actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies and establishing requirements for new capabilities to counter China in space The post U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilities for combat while emphasizing deterrence appeared first...
Space nuclear power poised for breakthroughs — if ...
"We are finally at the cusp for both nuclear electric propulsion and nuclear thermal propulsion," said Kristin Houston, president of space propulsion and power systems at L3Harris Technologies The post Space nuclear power poised for breakthroughs — if NASA...
GITAI creates US defense subsidiary to chase prime...
GITAI has created a defense-focused subsidiary at its Torrance, California headquarters to pursue prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts, the space robotics specialist announced April 8. The post GITAI creates US defense subsidiary to chase prime government contracts...
Lunar lander operators cite growing demand beyond ...
COLORADO SPRINGS – Through government-backed lunar missions, companies are identifying customers for future flights. International space agencies, universities, companies and rideshare customers contributed about 10 percent of the money that […] The post Lunar lander operators cite growing demand...