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…
TrustPoint demonstrates non-GPS navigation for LEO satellites
WASHINGTON — TrustPoint, a Virginia-based startup developing a network of navigation satellites in low Earth orbit, said it has successfully…
Scientists watch microscopic plant ‘mouths’ breathing i…
Scientists have created a new tool to watch plants breathe in real time. The new tech could help identify the genetic traits that make crops…
Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding
SAN FRANCISCO – Hydrosat, a thermal imagery startup focused on water-resource management, has raised $60 million in Series B funding from…
Crew-11 makes early return from ISS
WASHINGTON — A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast Jan. 15, bringing back four people from the International Space…