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A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year.The post Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews.
A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities.The post Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut.The post NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space companies joined heavy stock market declines across the board as governments started responding to sweeping U.S. tariffs across dozens of countries.The post Space companies swept up in far-reaching trade war appeared first on SpaceNews.
The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, are part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 procurementThe post SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.7 billion in U.S. military launch contracts through 2029 appeared first on SpaceNews.
A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast April 4, wrapping up a three-and-a-half-day private astronaut mission in polar orbit.The post Fram2 completes polar orbit private astronaut mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
On January 27, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to develop “a reference architecture, capabilities-based requirements, and an implementation plan for the next-generation missile defense shield,” which, inspired by Israel’s Iron […]The post Golden Dome: who and what should it defend' appeared first on SpaceNews.
A small spacecraft earlier this year successfully demonstrated edge autonomy — or the capability of a satellite to analyze data and make decisions independently without waiting for instructions from ground […]The post Startups demonstrate in-orbit satellite autonomy appeared first on SpaceNews.
China's space ambitions raise concerns at U.S. commission hearingThe post U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
Join us on Apr. 3 for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the United Nations’ Office for Outer Space Affairs.The post Space Sustainability and Orbital Traffic Management – A Conversation with Aarti Holla-Maini (replay) appeared first on SpaceNews.
Toulouse (France) – 11/03/2025 – Exail, a global leader in space communication solutions, announces the launch of Spacelink-PCE, its latest-generation Propagation Channel Emulator. Designed to accurately replicate the radio propagation […]The post Exail unveils Spacelink-PCE, a new propagation channel emulator for satellite communication enhanced appeared first on SpaceNews.
In this week's episode of Space Minds, Luca Rossettini, Founder and CEO of D-Orbit sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Luca's journey from aspiring astronaut to space industry entrepreneur. The post Do we need highways for space' appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpinLaunch, the company best known for work on an unconventional launch system, is rolling out plans to also develop a broadband satellite constellation.The post SpinLaunch announces plans for broadband satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Voyager Technologies plans to acquire LEOcloud, a startup focused on space-based cloud computing.The post Voyager Technologies to acquire LEOcloud appeared first on SpaceNews.
Gothenburg, Sweden (April 3, 2025) – Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space missions, and wolfSSL, a renowned provider of embedded security solutions, are pleased to announce […]The post Frontgrade Gaisler and wolfSSL Collaborate to Enhance Cybersecurity in Space Applications appeared first on SpaceNews.
China is rapidly advancing a broad spectrum of counterspace capabilities as part of a sustained push to secure military power in orbit.The post China expands counterspace capabilities, new report finds appeared first on SpaceNews.
April 3, 2025 – Washington, DC — Dave Cavossa, President of the Commercial Space Federation (CSF), will join U.S. Space Force Chief, General Chance Saltzman, and other experts today to […]The post CSF President Dave Cavossa Testifies Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Vast has signed an agreement with NASA to test its Haven-1 space station at an agency facility ahead of its launch next year.The post Vast signs agreement to test Haven-1 at NASA facility appeared first on SpaceNews.
Portal Space Systems has raised $17.5 million in a seed round that will allow the venture to develop and demonstrate a highly maneuverable spacecraft.The post Portal Space Systems raises $17.5 million for highly maneuverable Supernova spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.
Colorado Springs, CO – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid control systems, will highlight its line of […]The post Moog Highlights Meteor Satellite Bus at Space Symposium appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Secure World Foundation in its annual report details military space capabilities developed by 12 countriesThe post Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator next week.The post Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA appeared first on SpaceNews.
The investment, which marks Washington Harbour’s first in Turion Space, was part of a broader funding roundThe post Washington Harbour Partners invests in startup Turion Space appeared first on SpaceNews.
ULA is set to loft the first 27 satellites of the more than 3,200 planned for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband constellation April 9, roughly a year behind schedule as the company races to meet deployment deadlines.The post Project Kuiper readies long-awaited operational satellite launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
