The governance gap: Why orbital data centers need certification before they scale
For more than two decades in sourcing and supply-chain architecture, we’ve watched industries scale only when their supply chains become…
FCC throws out satellite spectrum challenges as D2D dealmaking heats up
TAMPA, Fla. — The Federal Communications Commission has moved to lock down incumbent rights to Mobile Satellite Service spectrum, dismissing…
SpaceX wins $57 million U.S. military contract for satellite crosslink demo
WASHINGTON — The Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition arm, awarded SpaceX a $57 million contract to demonstrate…
Optical links in contested space
In this episode of Space Minds, we head back to Space Symposium where SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin moderated a panel on how optical communication…
Jordan signs the Artemis Accords
WASHINGTON — Jordan is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords as NASA works to attract more countries to its lunar exploration…
Pentagon seeks $2.3 billion for Maven AI battlefield system
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is asking Congress for $2.3 billion over the next five years to expand its Maven Smart System, a platform developed…
Smoke Shrouds Northern Thailand – NASA Science
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, lies within a network of narrow valleys in the country’s northern highlands. Though the…
Pentagon closes $1 billion investment in L3Harris missile unit
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has completed a $1 billion investment in L3Harris Technologies’ missile business, formalizing a deal aimed at…
House Science Committee pans NASA budget request
WASHINGTON — Members of the House Science Committee rejected a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for NASA because of sweeping cuts as the…