All in on AI at Astra
Chris Kemp thinks he could be the last person left working at Astra — but not for the reason most people might think. His company rode the…
In aerospace, AI isn’t replacing workers. It’s filling a shortage
Across much of corporate America, artificial intelligence has become synonymous with job cuts. In aerospace and defense, the conversation…
AAC Clyde Space wins ESA contract to complete maritime-monitoring constellation
SAN FRANCISCO – The European Space Agency awarded AAC Clyde Space a 10.9 million euro ($12.6 million) contract to complete development and…
Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare
With the evolution of new military technologies, the trajectory of war has undergone a massive change. Historically, wars were fought through…
Understanding what’s next for orbital data centers
This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, SpaceNews journalists talk with industry leaders…
Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets.…
Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force
WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 11 voted 18-9 to advance its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense…
ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles
WASHINGTON — The assignment of a European Space Agency astronaut to the Artemis 3 mission is part of negotiations ESA is undertaking for…
HyImpulse signs letter of intent with Oman’s spaceport
MILAN — Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s commercial spaceport, and German-based small launch provider HyImpulse have signed a letter of intent to…