Parts of China’s space strategy might not seem directly tied to defense: plans for a joint Chinese-Russian lunar facility, a permanently-crewed space station or a burgeoning quasi-commercial launch sector. It’s […]
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One of NASA’s greatest successes of the 21st century thus far came in a very unexpected form: a four-pound helicopter called Ingenuity. Ingenuity created a new Wright Brothers moment when […]
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HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch company iSpace has secured new funding as it prepares for a first launch of its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket. The company, full name Beijing Interstellar Glory […]
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NASA says its program to use commercial spacecraft to deliver payloads to the lunar surface is working well despite just a single fully successful landing in four attempts.
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Italian smallsat developer Argotec has unveiled a new modular satellite bus design that it believes provides flexibility in accommodating a wide range payloads.
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Golden Dome will require more than just deploying sensors and interceptors. The system needs a 'collaborative autonomous network'
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The new head of the Federal Communications Commission’s space division says his focus will be licensing reform and spectrum access.
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If satellite manufacturers don’t find ways to compete more effectively, SpaceX could dominate their market.
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In this week's episode of Space Minds, Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence sits down with host David Ariosto.
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Europe’s investment in HydRON, a multi-orbit optical data relay network, signals a pivotal shift in how data is moved across Earth and beyond. The program aims to transform satellite connectivity, […]
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While Starlink’s broadband contract wins often grab the spotlight, a panel of multi-orbit operators at the Satellite Conference here highlighted how they are also gaining significant traction with enterprise and government customers.
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RBC Signals is acquiring 10 six-meter antennas to expand its ground-station network.
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Cognitive Space will work with the Space Development Agency to optimize missile tracking and network routing.
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The agency has found that building a constellation of networked spacecraft is more complex than initially anticipated
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HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically vital geostationary belt, raising security concerns due to unpredictable satellite movements, according to experts. Participants in a panel […]
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Isar Aerospace has won a launch contract from the Norwegian Space Agency as the company prepares for its first orbital launch attempt.
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The loss of a solid rocket motor nozzle on the second flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur last October was caused by a manufacturing defect.
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In Washington’s policy circles, warnings about America’s declining space dominance have become a familiar refrain. Yet these concerns are not mere bureaucratic hand-wringing — they reflect a reality that experts […]
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Former NASA Administrator and LogiQ co-president Mike Griffin framed it best: “the question about the vision for space exploration boils down to whether we want to incorporate the solar system in […]
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HELSINKI — China is inviting interested parties to submit proposals to join the country’s pioneering Mars sample return mission, due to launch in late 2028. The China National Space Administration […]
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The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona will deploy Intelsat’s Multi-Layer Communication System (MLCS) along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine called on the Senate to quickly confirm Jared Isaacman for the post, saying he has “all the tools” to lead the space agency.
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A Falcon 9 launched a pair of NASA science missions March 11 that will explore the infrared universe and study the solar wind.
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Despite rumors to the contrary, Boeing is not preparing to exit the space business, an executive said.
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Rocket Lab announced plans March 11 to buy its optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric, which entered restructuring last month following production delays and supply chain issues.
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The U.S. Space Force will evaluate commercial alternatives to its bespoke military surveillance satellites in geostationary orbit.
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HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad. A Long March 8 […]
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The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space.
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Mobile satellite service operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services worldwide.
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Difficulty acquiring propulsion systems and laser communications systems continue to vex satellite manufacturers.
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In late December, a telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid given the designation 2024 YR4. About a month later, initial observations of the asteroid, estimated to be 40 to […]
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Today we stand on the threshold of one of the most exciting moments in the history of space exploration: bringing a piece of another planet in our solar system back […]
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MIAMI, FLA. – March 11, 2025 – Overwatch x RescueTM (OxR), the emergency SOS subscription service by FocusPoint International–a global leader in critical incident management coordinating 15,000 rescues annually– launched its direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription service, becoming the first SOS plan to take advantage of iPhone's satellite messaging capabilities. This move also expands OxR’s coverage to most Garmin satellite communicators, and ZOLEO devices, ensuring that outdoor enthusiasts in remote areas have comprehensive, real-time emergency assistance.
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Momentus will provide Vigoride space tug customers with on-demand connectivity through a partnership with Solstar Space.
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Merging satellite operators SES and Intelsat independently invested in direct-to-device venture Lynk Global without knowing about the other’s decision.
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Satellites are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack, damage caused by laser weapons and jamming.
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"There is nothing like mission to help people stay focused no matter what else is going on," said Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth.
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The former CEO of Google is taking a stake in, and becoming CEO of, Relativity Space as that launch vehicle company advances work on its Terran R rocket.
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Emerging launch providers argue there is plenty of demand, but are looking to the government to back up its rhetoric for assured access to space.
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SES is investing in Lynk Global’s LEO constellation to expand into the emerging direct-to-device connectivity market.
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