Heliophysics missions move toward operations
NEW ORLEANS — Two NASA heliophysics missions launched together in September are performing well, while a third mission…
China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026
HELSINKI — China is aiming for a first launch of a reusable, cargo-optimized variant of its new crew…
Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production
TAMPA, Fla. — Space Forge said Dec. 31 it generated plasma aboard its first satellite, a milestone the…
Planet bets on orbital data centers in partnership with Google
WASHINGTON — Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees…
Isaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to Houston
WASHINGTON — NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the…
ESA confirms data breach – SpaceNews
MILAN — The European Space Agency has confirmed a security breach of unclassified material from science servers following…
HyPrSpace looks for applications beyond launch for its hybrid propulsion technology
WASHINGTON — A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its…
Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket
SANTA FE, N.M. — South Korean launch startup Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its…
Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of…
Astrobotic secures contracts for suborbital vehicle development
WASHINGTON — Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop…
The hidden backbone of space security: how to keep satellites safe through proper logistics
The modern space economy is increasingly powered by dual-use satellites that support both civilian services and national security…
What problem is charging for Space Situational Awareness supposed to solve?
A recently issued Executive Order revises how the government implements Space Policy Directive-3, removing the longstanding expectation that…