SpaceX launches 21 satellites for Space Development Agency ‘Transport Layer’ military network
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sept. 10 launched 21 satellites to low Earth orbit for…
Japan’s IHI expands constellation plans with SatVu thermal imaging partnership
TAMPA, Fla. — Japan’s IHI is broadening its push to build a sovereign Earth observation constellation, partnering with…
Ramses asteroid mission on track ahead of key funding
WASHINGTON — A European-led mission to the asteroid Apophis is on schedule ahead of key funding decisions in…
Office of Space Commerce loses 40% of budget in rescission
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department has moved to rescind 40% of the current-year funding for the Office of…
FAA approves increase in Falcon 9 launches while studying Starship environmental impacts
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a significant increase in Falcon 9 launches from one Florida…
Space Dynamics Lab makes new ties with the Space Force
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has a new affiliation with the…
Chinese launch startups CAS Space, Landspace advance plans for IPOs
HELSINKI — Launch firm CAS Space has completed IPO counseling with regulators, marking the first formal step toward…
How pros see the current climate for space investment
For investors looking for a return in the space industry, picking winners among startups, always a challenge, has…
Vega launches Earth science, imaging spacecraft
WASHINGTON — A Vega C rocket successfully launched five imaging and Earth science spacecraft late July 25. To…
Space Force accepts delivery of GPS control system after years of delays
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has accepted delivery of the initial version of its long-delayed Next Generation…
Support from satellite services grows to 18% of UK GDP
TAMPA, Fla. — New research released by the UK Space Agency underscores the country’s growing reliance on satellite…
Open letter from the Global Space Council: Governments must address a growing crisis in our orbits
The space domain is changing faster than most realize. We are at the dawn of a new space…