The countdown to clean orbits has begun with ESA’s Zero Debris Charter
Space is rapidly becoming the world’s most congested frontier. What was once a domain of scientific exploration is now a crowded commercial…
Tapping into new ‘probabilistic computing’ paradigm can…
Scientists from the U.S. and Japan have used a new type of component in artificial intelligence (AI) chips that uses less energy when…
Japanese launch company Interstellar Technologies raises $130 million
WASHINGTON — Japanese launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies has raised nearly $130 million to continue development of its Zero…
China advances plans for dual solar system boundary missions
HELSINKI — China has published coordinated papers outlining dual missions to the solar system’s edge, suggesting the long-studied project is…
China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation
HELSINKI — China conducted its third and fourth launches of 2026 with Long March 2C and Ceres-1 rockets lifting off from Jiuquan and a sea…
Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while…
Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches in February
WASHINGTON — Arianespace will begin launches for its largest commercial customer in February as it works to ramp up its flight rate and…
Slingshot wins $27 million Space Force contract for AI training system
WASHINGTON — Slingshot Aerospace won a $27 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to further develop an artificial intelligence–based…
Parsons buys Altamira for $375 million to expand space and intelligence portfolio
WASHINGTON — Parsons said Jan. 15 it has acquired Altamira Technologies for $375 million, a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in space…
Portal Space selects ‘Space Armor’ debris shield for 2026 mission
WASHINGTON — Portal Space Systems, a defense-focused space startup developing long-endurance maneuvering satellites for national security…