Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes
Space Science in 2026: New…
Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers
WASHINGTON — The global race to supply governments with commercial satellite imagery is accelerating as defense agencies seek faster, more…
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense
Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15…
Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications
TAMPA, Fla. — Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary…
Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros
WASHINGTON — German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest…
Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign
A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in…
Crafting a Democratic space policy in the Trump era
In space policy today, Republican views dominate. The party holds majorities in the House and Senate, while the White House is stretching — or…
The race to defend satellites from cyberattacks
A small satellite named Deloitte-1 is hunting for hackers in orbit. Launched in March, it’s the first of nine spacecraft the consulting firm…
China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact
HELSINKI — China’s human spaceflight agency has delayed the scheduled return to Earth of a crewed Shenzhou spacecraft due to a suspected space…
