June 25: How Could Sensors Protect the United States?
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome initiative envisions a global, multi-layered defense architecture designed to track and counter emerging threats. Much of the…
Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting it
Demand has never been greater for the monitoring of objects in orbit and the coordination of their safe movement. The number of active…
Isaacman renomination wins support from much of the space industry
ORLANDO, Fla. — The renomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator has been welcomed by much of the space industry, even as Isaacman…
Second New Glenn launch set for Nov. 9
ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Origin says the second launch of its New Glenn rocket, carrying a pair of NASA Mars spacecraft, is scheduled for Nov. 9.…
Rocket Lab launches sixth iQPS satellite
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched a radar imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS on Nov. 5. The Electron lifted off…
Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers
WASHINGTON — The global race to supply governments with commercial satellite imagery is accelerating as defense agencies seek faster, more…
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense
Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15…
Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications
TAMPA, Fla. — Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary…
Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros
WASHINGTON — German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest…
Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign
A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in…