Electron launches confidential commercial satellite
BREMEN, Germany — Rocket Lab launched a payload for an undisclosed commercial customer Nov. 20, just hours after…
Eutelsat approves nearly $1 billion capital boost
TAMPA, Fla. — Eutelsat is a step closer to the financing needed to refresh its OneWeb low Earth…
The next generation of radar needed to detect micro-debris and enable a safer LEOÂ
As someone deeply involved in the space sector, I’ve seen firsthand how low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming…
China’s space ambitions hit a new gear
WASHINGTON — The United States is at risk of losing the strategic high ground that underpins modern military…
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
WASHINGTON — One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may…
Sateliot opens Barcelona facility to build more capable direct-to-device satellites
TAMPA, Fla. — Spain’s Sateliot announced plans Nov. 10 to develop upgraded satellites from newly expanded facilities in…
China breaks annual launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan technology test launches
HELSINKI — China conducted a pair of solid rocket launches late Saturday, seeing the country surpass its previous…
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration
WASHINGTON — Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for…
Space is key to the Army’s long march to a connected force
For decades, the U.S. Army has been chasing the same mirage: a fully connected battlefield where every soldier,…
Sceye wins NASA award for stratospheric Earth observations
WASHINGTON — A company developing stratospheric platforms for telecommunications and related applications has won a NASA award to…
Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting it
Demand has never been greater for the monitoring of objects in orbit and the coordination of their safe…
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense
Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program,…