Ukrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications network
WASHINGTON — A Ukrainian defense technology company and a Danish satellite manufacturer have begun operating an experimental communications satellite in…
Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety
Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with…
Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic
WASHINGTON — Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal…
Impulse Space raises $500 million
WASHINGTON — Impulse Space has raised $500 million to expand production of orbital transfer vehicles and other spacecraft to support growing…
The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management
The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic…
Fire’s Footprint on Santa Rosa Island
On May 15, 2026, a fire was spotted from aircraft on the southeastern side of Santa Rosa Island, part of California’s Channel Islands National…
UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability
TAMPA, Fla. — The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it…
Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment
BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials…
NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development
WASHINGTON — NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial…
France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions
WASHINGTON — Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its…