China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission moves into spacecraft construction phase
China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission is entering flight hardware development, targeting a late 2028 launch to seek out biosignatures…
Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach
New facility to support electronics and software development for missile defense and space programs The post Voyager opens defense and space…
Another Earth raises $4 million to boost AI training with synthetic satellite data
A Vienna-based startup has raised $4 million to scale a software platform that generates synthetic satellite data for training AI models to…
The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier
In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President of Axiom Space. They…
Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board
Hyten has called for greater use of commercial technology and faster acquisition cycles The post Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead…
Early warning signal hidden within the Gulf Stream coul…
The Gulf Stream holds tantalizing clues about when other key Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse due to climate change, a new study finds.…
York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space
The Denver-based satellite manufacturer says the acquisition supports its strategy of building an ‘integrated space ecosystem’ The post York…
Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation
SAN FRANCISCO – Mantis Space, a New Mexico startup planning a constellation to supply solar power to spacecraft, emerged from stealth March 12…
Firefly Alpha returns to flight
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight March 11, launching a technology demonstration mission more than 10 months…