U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane
HELSINKI — A new U.S. intelligence report has published the first clear image of China’s reusable spaceplane in…
ESA downplays Space Rider test mishap
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency acknowledged it lost a test article for its Space Rider spaceplane in…
European cellular giants seek satellite partner for sovereign D2D service
TAMPA, Fla. — Four of Europe’s largest cellular operators said Oct. 19 they are seeking a satellite partner…
Study validates feasibility of European heavy-lift reusable rocket
ANTALYA, Turkey — A European Space Agency study has found it is technically and financially feasible for Europe…
HyImpulse secures launch license as Orbex assets are sold
WASHINGTON — A German company has secured a license to launch from a Scottish spaceport while another company…
Contracts signal growing interest in space-based solar power
WASHINGTON — Two companies with plans for space-based solar power systems have secured agreements to further their development…
Rocket Lab signs contract with Synspective for 20 Electron launches
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab announced Sept. 30 its largest commercial contract for the Electron rocket, a 20-launch deal…
Space Network lines up $150 million in pre-orders for decentralized satellite network
TAMPA, Fla. — Space Network has secured a $50 million binding pre-order from a renewable energy infrastructure developer…
Rocket Lab launches 13th Synspective satellite
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab continued a rapid pace of Electron launches with another mission for Japanese radar-imaging company…
Chinese launch startup Space Epoch raises $343 million
HELSINKI — China’s Space Epoch has secured major new funding as it aims to have its Yuanxingzhe-1 rocket…
GHGSat to improve methane detection with second-generation satellite
PARIS – GHGSat’s second-generation satellite, unveiled Sept. 21, is twice as sensitive in detecting methane emissions while providing…
Sophia Space and SLI agree on $300 million financing for 10-satellite edge-computing constellation
PARIS – Sophia Space and aerospace leasing specialist SLI announced a $300 million financing framework Sept. 14 for…