We need a ‘Planetary Neural Network’ for AI-enabled space infrastructure protection
You may not see it with the naked eye, but in Earth’s orbit, a silent crisis is unfolding.…
Astranis adds Oman customer to summer GEO launch lineup
TAMPA, Fla. — Oman-based industrial conglomerate MB Group has ordered a small geostationary broadband satellite from Astranis that…
NASA and DOE to collaborate on lunar nuclear reactor development
WASHINGTON — NASA and the Department of Energy have agreed to work together on development of nuclear reactors…
Space Beyond lines up 2027 SpaceX launch for low-cost memorial cubesat
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida-based Space Beyond plans to start building its first memorial spacecraft next week after booking…
Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft survives reentry, Shenzhou-23 arrives at spaceport
HELSINKI — China’s damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft returned safely to Earth after on-orbit internal repairs, concluding the country’s first…
Rocket Lab launches first satellites for Open Cosmos constellation
WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open…
D-Orbit raises $128 million in first tranche of Series D funding
SAN FRANCISCO – Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit has raised $124 million in the first closing of a…
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
WASHINGTON — The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that…
Starfish Space wins SDA contract to deorbit satellites
WASHINGTON — Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to deorbit satellites in…
NASA to end support for planetary science groups
WASHINGTON — NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown…
Damaged DSN antenna out of service until May
WASHINGTON — A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected…
Isar Aerospace sets date for second Spectrum launch
WASHINGTON — German launch company Isar Aerospace is preparing for the second launch of its Spectrum rocket, this…