Rethinking networks in space with Aalyria’s Brian Barritt
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with the CEO of Aalyria Brian Barritt about how networks are evolving, what scaling the company means and…
ESA finalizing ministerial package – SpaceNews
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency is putting the final touches on a package of programs worth 22 billion euros ($25.6 billion) for next…
Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push
TAMPA, Fla. — Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its full-year service revenue outlook…
New images of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show giant ‘jet’ shooting toward the sun
Newly released images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS appear to show the alien object spitting out an enormous jet of gas and dust toward…
SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload
SAN FRANCISCO – Indian startup SatLeo Labs is preparing to launch its first thermal-imaging payload early next year. By the end of 2026, the…
China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch
HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series of clandestine satellites Thursday, using the country’s most powerful rocket to send the…
China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload
HELSINKI — China conducted the first launch for the Thousand Sails constellation since March as the country continues its recent rapid rate of…
Innospace gets license for first orbital launch attempt
WASHINGTON — South Korean launch startup Innospace says it has received government approval for its first orbital launch attempt, which could…
The next space race will be won at night
On the lunar surface, every “night” lasts roughly 14 Earth days. With the sun out of view, temperatures plunge to nearly minus 300 degrees…