What returning to lunar space means for human health
Preparing to send astronauts back to the moon is no small feat. Spaceflight exposes the body to both known and unknown risks, some of which…
Space Force taps 14 firms for $1.8 billion GEO surveillance program
The companies will compete for contracts to build ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites The post Space Force taps 14 firms for $1.8 billion GEO…
Albedo prepares second VLEO mission for 2027 launch
SAN FRANCISCO – Albedo, the former Earth-observation startup now focused on satellite manufacturing, announced plans April 9 to send its…
Vantor to expand imaging satellite fleet, adding smallsats to increase revisit rates
The new architecture combines high resolution with rapid revisit The post Vantor to expand imaging satellite fleet, adding smallsats to…
Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defense, space-based computing
‘Comet Mini’ and ‘Comet XL’ target energy-intensive missions The post Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defense, space-based…
Improved thresholds and SSA accuracy can reduce most satellite collision risk
Improving the accuracy of space situational awareness data and using tighter thresholds for potential conjunctions can help retire most…
SpaceX continues refinements at Starbase Pad 2 ahead of Booster 19 return
1 SpaceX’s Pad 2 at Starbase is continuing to refine its preparations for the return of Booster 19, with deluge testing and even load testing…
Space Sovereignty Is No Longer Optional
A Critical Infrastructure Under Strain Space has quietly become the infrastructure beneath modern life. From financial transactions…
Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread
Secure World Foundation report highlights growing reliance on orbiting systems and spread of interference technologies The post Space security…
Preparing for the next NASA budget battle
When Congress passed a fiscal year 2026 “minibus” appropriations bill in January, much of the space community breathed a sigh of relief.…