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…
Managing an orbital economy as space grows more congested
In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews host David Ariosto talks with Chiara Manfletti, the CEO of Neuraspace and a professor of 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…