‘Astonishing’: James Webb telescope spots the most chem…
One of the greatest achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope is how it has allowed scientists to push the boundaries of astronomy by observing…
DARPA selects three companies for lunar orbiter studies
WASHINGTON — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded contracts to three companies to study concepts for a lunar mission to…
Space Force taps K2 satellites to test laser communications for missile-defense
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force plans to use satellites built by K2 Space to test a critical but unresolved piece of future missile-defense…
SpaceComputer to conduct on-orbit test of secure computing infrastructure
SAN FRANCISCO — SpaceComputer, a Singapore-based startup developing distributed computing infrastructure, is preparing to test its hardware…
Northrop Grumman delivers sensor for missile-warning satellite as Pentagon cancels program
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman said it has taken delivery of a missile-warning sensor for a U.S. Space Force satellite program that the…
U.S. investors dominate Europe’s private-led space scale-up rounds
TAMPA, Fla. — While European space startups are attracting more venture capital, their private-led growth rounds remain anchored by U.S.…
Cosmoleap secures $73 million for reusable rocket with tower catch recovery
HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Cosmoleap has secured significant funding for its reusable rocket plans as it works towards a debut launch…
York Space to buy satcom terminal manufacturer All.Space
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems plans to acquire satellite communications terminal provider All.Space in a deal valued at about $355 million,…
House appropriators keep NASA funding flat
WASHINGTON — A House appropriations subcommittee advanced a spending bill April 30 that would keep overall NASA funding at 2026 levels,…