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Firefly looks to resume Alpha launches soon
Firefly Aerospace expects to resume Alpha launches in the “coming weeks,” with two flights planned before the end of the year. The post Firefly looks to resume Alpha launches soon appeared first on SpaceNews.
Terran Orbital Completes Delivery of Satellite Bus...
IRVINE, CA – September 23, 2025 – Terran Orbital Corporation, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the successful delivery of all […] The post Terran Orbital Completes Delivery of Satellite...
Scaling up IRIS² to meet evolving demands
SAN FRANCISCO – European civil space leaders suggested expanding their flagship campaign to develop a secure communications constellation. Since the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) constellation of about 290 satellites was proposed, critics have attacked...
Lockheed Martin delivers 21 satellites for next la...
The company’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites were built with buses provided by Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary The post Lockheed Martin delivers 21 satellites for next launch of U.S. military ‘Transport Layer’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
Air Force Secretary warns of ‘Sputnik moment’ as U...
The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian overseeing both the Air Force and the Space Force said he is increasingly worried about the services’ pace of innovation. The post Air Force Secretary warns of ‘Sputnik moment’ as U.S....
NASA selects new astronaut class
NASA announced its newest class of astronauts Sept. 22 as agency leaders and lawmakers emphasized their intent to return humans to the moon before China. The post NASA selects new astronaut class appeared first on SpaceNews.
Falcon 9 launch pushes NRO satellite fleet past 20...
The launch of NROL-48 marked the eleventh launch in the NRO’s growing proliferated architecture The post Falcon 9 launch pushes NRO satellite fleet past 200 in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
Moog Breaks Ground on New Propulsion Clean Room to...
East Aurora, NY – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems announces the groundbreaking […] The post Moog Breaks Ground on New Propulsion...
A double standard about contamination is keeping u...
NASA has announced that the properties of a rock in Jezero Crater qualify as a potential biosignature. The NASA Astrobiology Roadmap defines a biosignature as “an object, substance, and/or pattern whose origin specifically requires a biological agent.” By that...
Quantum Space acquires Phase Four propulsion asset...
Quantum Space is acquiring propulsion technologies and facilities from Phase Four to support development of its Ranger maneuverable spacecraft. The post Quantum Space acquires Phase Four propulsion assets appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA safety panel warns Starship lunar lander coul...
NASA safety advisers say they doubt the lunar lander version of SpaceX’s Starship will be ready to support the Artemis 3 mission as planned in 2027. The post NASA safety panel warns Starship lunar lander could be delayed by...
NASA revives VIPER lunar rover mission with Blue O...
NASA has revived a robotic lunar rover mission by selecting Blue Origin to deliver it to the moon’s south pole in 2027. The post NASA revives VIPER lunar rover mission with Blue Origin lander award appeared first on SpaceNews.
China promotes direct-to-device satellite services...
China has moved to promote direct-to-device (D2D) services through issuing guidelines and licensing a telecommunications firm, signaling a strategic push into a globally competitive arena. The post China promotes direct-to-device satellite services with new guidelines and licensing appeared first...
Live Event: The Space Investment Horizon
For more than six decades, the United States has pursued the promise of nuclear power in space — a technology capable of delivering energy where sunlight can’t reach and enabling missions beyond the limits of chemical propulsion. Yet since...
Shaping the new era of space
In this week’s special CEO Series edition of Space Minds, we're at the World Space Business Week in Paris. In today's episode, SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Pacome Revillon, CEO of Novaspace. The post Shaping the new era...
Novaspace Recognizes 2025 Excellence Award Winners...
Paris, September 19, 2025 – Novaspace proudly recognized the 2025 winners of its Annual Excellence Awards and the WSBW Startup Challenge during the 28th edition of the World Space Business […] The post Novaspace Recognizes 2025 Excellence Award Winners...
Building Saudi Arabia’s space champion
Neo Space Group CEO Martijn Blanken explains how the Saudi-backed space services company is balancing sovereign demand with global ambitions. The post Building Saudi Arabia’s space champion appeared first on SpaceNews.