Artemis 2 in good shape cruising towards the moon
A day after lighting its engine to head to the moon, the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft is performing well with only minor issues. The post Artemis 2 in…
First next-generation Starship booster damaged in testing
MUNICH — The first booster in the new generation of Starship vehicles suffered significant damage during a Nov. 21 test, adding to doubts…
Ursa Major secures $100 million in new capital as it leans hard into defense work
WASHINGTON — Rocket engine startup Ursa Major said Nov. 18 it raised $100 million in Series E funding and locked in another $50 million in…
European officials stress space autonomy despite lingering dependencies
BREMEN, Germany — European government officials stressed the need to build strong, autonomous space capabilities, even as the continent…
U.S. government and companies criticize draft EU Space Act
BREMEN, Germany — A U.S. government official warned that a draft European space law could “stifle innovation,” as other countries also assess…
Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on Isaacman renomination
BREMEN, Germany — The Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a second confirmation hearing next month for Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be…
Department of War Executive Order should prioritize readiness against space stalkers
The administration has yet to follow up on its 200th Executive Order, which called for enhanced readiness. This silence represents a profound…
Quindar raises $18 million to scale satellite operations software
WASHINGTON — Quindar, a Colorado startup developing cloud-based ground systems for satellite operators, has secured $18 million in Series A…
Redwire lands $44 million DARPA award to build air-breathing satellite
WASHINGTON — Redwire secured a $44 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to finish building a satellite designed…
Blue Origin advances Blue Ring spacecraft toward 2026 national security mission
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin said it has passed a key development milestone for its Blue Ring spacecraft, a maneuverable in-orbit transport…