Space startups have long been urged not to try to complete directly with the industry’s behemoth, SpaceX, but also shouldn't emulate it, investors say.

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Space startups are continuing to explore applications for artificial intelligence, from large language models to neural networks.

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VCs urge startups to follow the Pentagon money but warn against a gold rush mentality

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Iridium Communications is looking into using small satellites to demonstrate advanced Positioning, Navigation and Timing capabilities, CEO Matt Desch said Feb. 4 during the Smallsat Symposium in Silicon Valley.

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Plano, TX – February 5, 2025 – Apogee Semiconductor, a leader in radiation-hardened semiconductor solutions for commercial space applications, is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Lovejoy and Dr. […]

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KSAT is expanding its role in satellite operations for government and commercial customers.

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William Blauser will serve as acting director of SDA. He is currently deputy director of the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office

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On Jan. 27, Wall Street was shaken by a trillion-dollar market drop after the Chinese AI company DeepSeek surpassed ChatGPT in popularity, becoming the number one downloaded app on Apple’s […]

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Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT unveiled itself as the customer behind the low Earth orbit imagery constellation that San Francisco-based Planet announced last week, committing $230 million to expand beyond its geostationary business.

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PHOENIX, Ariz. (February 5, 2025) – Spirit Electronics recently hosted a launch party for NOVI in celebration of the successful in-orbit deployment and operation of its SP240 on-board computer and […]

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European startup Atmos Space Cargo has received the regulatory approvals it needs for its first mission to demonstrate reentry technologies.

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Astrobotic will deliver a lunar rover built by Venturi Astrolab to the south polar region of the moon as soon as the end of this year.

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A ThinKom low-profile antenna was integrated with Boeing modems, and communications were provided by Viasat’s satellite network

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There is a perception that NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission is being delayed by indecision, but the real delay has been multiple decades of seeking a heritage propulsion solution […]

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The UAE has selected Thales Alenia Space to build an airlock module for the lunar Gateway despite uncertainty about the future of that NASA-led program.

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The previous wave of space investment resulted in funding of “silly” ideas but was “fantastic” for the industry overall, says the CEO of Rocket Lab.

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The WorldView Legion satellites capture images with 30-centimeter resolution

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The shift toward standardized, modular satellite platforms that can serve as the foundation for multiple missions is reshaping the role of vertical integration in the industry, manufacturers said Feb. 4 during the SmallSat Symposium in Silicon Valley.

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OurSky announced a merger Feb. 4 with telescope manufacturer PlaneWave Instruments to create Observable Space.

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The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is asking NASA for information on how it is complying with executive orders related to diversity measures.

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The company specializes in iodine-based propulsion systems for small satellites

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Mission Space is preparing to launch a space-weather sensor, a first step in building a constellation.

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Blue Origin launched its New Shepard suborbital vehicle Feb. 4 on the company’s first attempt to simulate lunar gravity in flight.

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Tokyo, Japan, Feb 4, 2025-ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of […]

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Calvelli recently served as the U.S. Space Force’s top procurement executive

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