NASA proposes new strategy for commercial space stations
WASHINGTON — NASA, concerned about slow development of commercial markets, is considering revamping its strategy for supporting the…
China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery
HELSINKI — Astronstone, one of China’s younger launch startups, has secured new funding as it builds toward the…
Geopolitical shifts bring opportunities and headaches for satellite execs
TAMPA, Fla. — A shifting geopolitical landscape is driving huge business opportunities for satcoms but also bringing new…
Space Development Agency slows satellite launches to focus on on-orbit performance
WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency is slowing the pace of launches for the Pentagon’s low Earth orbit…
The software behind Artemis, Gateway and America’s defense in space deserves its own strategy
When we talk about national space infrastructure, we talk about rockets, launch pads and ground stations. We invest…
York Space rides defense demand as procurement changes cloud outlook
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems last week reported sharply higher revenue in 2025 and narrowing losses as it…
Sovereign demand and institutional capital reshape space economy
TAMPA, Fla. — Large infrastructure funds are “carefully looking” into entering the space sector, Seraphim Space CEO Mark…
Amazon Leo targets faster deployment cadence as deadline pressure mounts
TAMPA, Fla. — Amazon vowed to double the annual launch rate for its low Earth orbit broadband constellation…
Arianespace to launch Katalyst servicing spacecraft
WASHINGTON — Katalyst Space Technologies will launch a geosynchronous orbit servicing spacecraft on an Ariane 6 in 2027.…
Swissto12 to build small optical relay GEO satellite for Space Compass
TAMPA, Fla. — Swissto12, the Switzerland-based small geostationary satellite specialist, has signed a contract to build the first…
SpaceX offers details on orbital data center satellites
WASHINGTON — SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk revealed more technical, but not financial, details about his company’s plans…
Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo
WASHINGTON — Nearly 140 million euros ($162 million) that European Space Agency member states allocated to a program…