LeoLabs lands interagency contract to feed TraCSS and track adversarial spacecraft
TAMPA, Fla. — LeoLabs said Dec. 9 it won an interagency contract to provide space-surveillance data for the U.S. government, supporting…
Space-based solar power startup Aetherflux enters orbital data center race
TAMPA, Fla. — Space-based solar power startup Aetherflux has thrown its hat into the emerging market for orbital data centers, joining SpaceX,…
Is the ‘Star of Bethlehem’ really a planet? A bright vi…
Christians are well aware of the Nativity story, in which three wise men follow the “Star of Bethlehem” to the newborn Jesus. But…
Muon Space to develop sensor payload for missile defense satellites
WASHINGTON — Muon Space has secured a $1.9 million contract to develop an infrared sensing payload for missile detection and tracking, the…
China launches 4 times in 4 days, boosting megaconstellation and surveillance assets
HELSINKI — China launched four missions in four days, accelerating its record-setting launch cadence while expanding its Guowang LEO…
Senate committee advances Isaacman nomination a second time
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator to the full Senate in a Dec. 8…
Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is reviewing the Defense Innovation Unit’s sprawling technology portfolio, a move that could reshape the agency’s…
CSF Expands Space Supply Chain Council with Four New Member Companies
December 8, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome its four newest members to our Space Supply…
How Spain and Poland pushed Europe’s new priorities with record contributions
MILAN – When the European Space Agency announced its new three-year spending plan last month, two countries stood out for the increased size…