Chinese launch startup iSpace has launched the nation’s first rocket recovery ship, marking a major step toward offshore reusable rocket operations. The post Chinese launch startup unveils autonomous rocket recovery ship appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Private Chinese satellite operator Geespace added 11 spacecraft to its expanding Internet of Things constellation Friday, aiming to boost low-power connectivity in key emerging markets. The post China’s Geespace expands IoT constellation with 11-satellite sea launch appeared first on...

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Intuitive Machines has decided to bring in-house the production of satellites for a cislunar communications system, giving the company more schedule control and the ability to pursue other satellite opportunities. The post Intuitive Machines to build its own lunar...

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A Crew Dragon spacecraft returned four people from the International Space Station Aug. 9 as NASA weighs how long the next crew will stay there. The post Crew-10 splashes down off California coast appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Rocket Lab continues to push for a first launch of its Neutron rocket before the end of the year, but company executives acknowledge that schedule has no margin for error. The post Rocket Lab on “green light” schedule to...

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A new NASA directive to accelerate development of a nuclear reactor for the moon has is aggressive but achievable, industry officials believe. The post Industry supports NASA plans to accelerate work on lunar nuclear reactors appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Like the old Copernican revolution, new technologies including AI tools, quantum modeling and powerful observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope are probing deeper into the universe to again better define our place within it. Yet within this...

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Ontario, N.Y. — Starris: Optimax Space Systems (Starris), a leader in precision optics and monolithic optics systems, and TRL11, a leader in AI-enabled full-motion video capture and distribution for space, […] The post Starris and TRL11 announce partnership to...

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Earth Observation (EO) is undergoing a revolution. Satellite hardware is cheaper, launch costs have plummeted and computing power and environmental resiliency continue to improve. Where legacy EO satellites once cost hundreds of millions of dollars, modern smallsats and cubesats...

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Shares in Firefly Aerospace rose 34% in the company’s first day of trading on Nasdaq even after the company increased both the price and number of shares in its IPO The post Firefly soars in public market debut appeared...

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As government programs and private ventures lay the groundwork for a sustained presence on the moon, a handful of commercial space pioneers are starting to turn their attention further afield. Mars promises a new frontier for commerce, spanning resource...

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NASA official says agency innovations in rocket propulsion, AI, and testing infrastructure could could support Golden Dome missile defense initiative The post NASA Marshall offers dual-use tech for Golden Dome missile defense program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Despite cutting its forecast for launches this year, United Launch Alliance still expects to ramp up to an annual rate of 20 to 25 launches in 2026 and beyond. The post ULA forecasts nine launches in 2025 but sharp...

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In this episode of Space Minds, host Jeff Foust moderates the panel "Evolution of Multi-Mission Orbital Vehicles" recorded live on July 24 at the AIAA Ascend conference. The post The evolution of multi-mission orbital vehicles appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China has completed an integrated landing and ascent test of its Lanyue lunar lander, marking a major milestone in its crewed moon landing program. The post China completes landing and takeoff test for crewed moon lander appeared first on...

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Ontario, N.Y. / Livermore, Calif. — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Starris: Optimax Space Systems and have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), expanding production of LLNL’s […] The post LLNL and Starris sign CRADA to...

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Louisville, CO – July 30, 2025 — Tendeg, a leader in deployable antenna systems for space, has completed construction of Innovation Drive, a 120,000 square foot facility purpose built to […] The post Tendeg completes construction of purpose-built antenna...

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Startup Orbital Operations has raised a seed round of funding to work on a high-performance orbital transfer vehicle that uses liquid hydrogen fuel and can stay in orbit for years. The post Orbital Operations raises seed round for orbital...

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