Chinese startup raises funds for space situational awareness constellation, joining commercial SSA rush
SINGAPORE — A Beijing-based startup has secured around $14 million to build a satellite constellation for tracking orbital…
Northrop adds to charges on Vulcan solid rocket motor program
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is taking another charge related to the solid rocket boosters it provides for the…
SpaceX launches Northrop mission to extend the life of aging satellites
WASHINGTON — SpaceX on July 21 launched a Northrop Grumman robotic spacecraft designed to extend the lives of…
UK and Florida commit $400,000 to joint space projects
TAMPA, Fla. — The British government and Florida’s space-focused economic development agency have each committed $200,000 to support…
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation
TAMPA, Fla. — Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its…
Space Force triples launch contract ceiling amid rising demand
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has more than tripled the ceiling of a major national security launch…
Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon awarded $7.1 million to Martin Materials Solutions to expand U.S. manufacturing of space-qualified cover…
SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with
SpaceX’s IPO marks the moment the space dream became a mainstream capital markets story. For decades, it has…
Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit
NEW YORK — A study published last week in Nature Astronomy has proposed a new satellite design and…
Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production
TAMPA, Fla. — Swissto12 said it has raised $70 million in fresh funding to keep up with growing…
Space Force awards Slingshot $69 million for AI-enabled training technology
WASHINGTON — Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop artificial intelligence-based training…
Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Investment in satellite companies reached $8.1 billion in the first half of 2026, already surpassing…