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…
NASA disqualifies X-ray telescope from Probe mission competition
NASA has disqualified one of the two proposals for a large astrophysics mission, a decision the project’s leader blames on upheaval within the…
Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment contract for satellite control antennas
The company says it will rework its BADGER antenna design and compete for the follow-on effort The post Space Force officially terminates…
A Most Unusual Lake – NASA Science
Scientists estimate that Earth is home to more than 100 million lakes. Among the most unusual is Lake Unter-See, one of Antarctica’s largest…
The perils of political impatience in the Artemis program
Recent engineering setbacks, specifically regarding helium system issues associated with the improper flow of helium into the Space Launch…
Telesat expands Canadian landing station footprint for Lightspeed
Telesat has gained access to more land across Canada to set up landing stations ahead of plans to deploy pathfinders for its Lightspeed…
Large Series C signals scale-up of China’s laser satellite communications sector
Shanghai-based laser communications startup BlueStar Optical Domain has raised funding in the region of $70 million, highlighting growing…
Anduril to acquire space-tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
Deal adds ground-based telescope network and space surveillance data to defense tech company’s expanding space business The post Anduril to…
Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in-flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft
The two-year deal covers satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets used to transport senior leaders The post Viasat wins $14…
Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station
The Starlab commercial space station has fully booked its commercial payload space as the joint venture developing it awaits the next phase of…
