China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests
HELSINKI — China’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months…
Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS
BERLIN — The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the International Space Station…
Think tank urges Europe to scale up space-based data center efforts
TAMPA, Fla. — Europe must move quickly to craft a large-scale strategy for space-based data centers or risk…
Eutelsat approves nearly $1 billion capital boost
TAMPA, Fla. — Eutelsat is a step closer to the financing needed to refresh its OneWeb low Earth…
Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year
WASHINGTON — After a successful second flight of New Glenn, including the first landing of the booster, Blue…
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
WASHINGTON — One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may…
Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the…
Lawmakers warn UK must act now to get space ambitions back on track
TAMPA, Fla. — The United Kingdom must move swiftly to turn ambition into action after falling short of…
China launches first GEO Yaogan satellite as India lofts record-mass commsat
HELSINKI — China launched a new Yaogan reconnaissance satellite late Sunday, following India’s launch of its highest mass…
Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Fresh questions are emerging over Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition of German laser communications firm…