Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo
Nearly 140 million euros ($162 million) that European Space Agency member states allocated to a program to support launch vehicle development remains in…
FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms
Amazon received approval Feb. 10 to deploy thousands more broadband satellites, weeks after seeking relief from a July milestone for its…
Germany funds 78 million euro human exploration control center
MILAN — Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder announced Feb. 4 that the German Aerospace Center (DLR) will receive 58 million euros ($69…
Australia Space Innovation Institute applies space technologies to address terrestrial challenges
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Australia is applying space-related products and services to national and regional challenges through an independent…
Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’
Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest from…
National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program
“The NRO is always looking for innovative ways to bring on new partners,” said Chris Scolese, director of the NRO The post National…
Laser-linked satellite networks moving from concept to capability
Executives say customers care less about how data moves than what it enables The post Laser-linked satellite networks moving from concept to…
ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s exit
COO Mark Peller said ULA is aiming for between 18 and 22 launches in 2026 The post ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s exit…
Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellers
Amazon announced its first LEO maritime broadband reseller agreements Feb. 10, as it prepares to deploy another batch of satellites this week…
Spaceium demonstrates refueling actuator in orbit
SAN FRANCISCO – Spaceium, a startup planning to establish a network of in-space refueling and repair stations, demonstrated the actuator for…
Aerospace attracts partners for DiskSat demonstrations
MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Aerospace Corp. is sharing DiskSat technology with industry partners as the first four pancake-shaped spacecraft undergo…