SLS/Orion rolls to pad for Artemis 2
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though…
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…
Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding
SAN FRANCISCO – Hydrosat, a thermal imagery startup focused on water-resource management, has raised $60 million in Series B funding from…
Indian startup Aule Space enters satellite servicing market
WASHINGTON — An Indian startup is entering the satellite servicing market with plans to develop low-cost spacecraft to extend the lives of…