MDA Space continues work on Gateway robotic arm
WASHINGTON — MDA Space is continuing work on a robotic arm for the lunar Gateway while it discusses the future of the project with the Canadian Space…
2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night
Lunar night survival becomes an imperative “Surviving the lunar night has crossed a critical threshold: what was once a ‘nice-to-have’ is now…
Eutelsat orders 340 additional satellites to replenish OneWeb constellation
WASHINGTON — Eutelsat has ordered the remaining 340 satellites needed to replenish its OneWeb satellite constellation from Airbus Defence and…
Aerospacelab to build eight satellites for Xona’s navigation constellation
WASHINGTON — Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab has won a contract to build eight spacecraft for California-based startup Xona Space…
Portugal signs the Artemis Accords
WASHINGTON — Portugal has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords outlining best practices for responsible space exploration,…
Applied lessons for NASA’s science programs
It took a year, but the Jared Isaacman era at NASA finally started. Sworn in Dec. 17, the new administrator spoke at a NASA town hall the next…
Tyvak International’s LIDE satellite completes initial on-orbit 5G tests
Turin, Italy — Jan. 11, 2026 — The 12U CubeSat LIDE (LIve DEmonstration) has successfully completed its first months of on-orbit operations…
AI needs spatial intelligence. The GEOINT industry will deliver it.
For several years, the space-based geospatial intelligence industry has been chasing a logical vision for AI: use it to make our existing…
NRO taps Capitol Hill staffer Bill Adkins as principal deputy director
WASHINGTON — Bill Adkins, a longtime professional staff member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is joining the National…
Space is becoming an industrial economy – SpaceNews
Shortly after space week in October, investment firm JP Morgan announced a $10 billion investment plan targeting industries critical for…