Landspace secures launch contracts for China’s megaconstellation projects
HELSINKI — Commercial launch startup Landspace has secured formal contracts to launch satellites for China’s two main megaconstellation…
Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch
PHOENIX — NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, citing the…
2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space
Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after…
Private group unveils plans for large space telescope
PHOENIX — A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a…
Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission
PHOENIX — An unspecified “medical concern” involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station has postponed…
NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2
PHOENIX — NASA says it is continuing to prepare for a possible Artemis 2 launch as soon as…
SkyFi expands virtual constellation with Vantor satellite imagery
WASHINGTON — SkyFi, a commercial geospatial intelligence firm, has added satellite imagery from Vantor to its platform, widening…
Space cyber compliance: managing requirements for today and tomorrow
Space operators face a complex and evolving cybersecurity regulatory challenge. While the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital…
NASA works to extend Swift’s life ahead of reboost mission
PHOENIX — As preparations continue for a mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Swift astrophysics spacecraft, project…
SpaceX launches next second-generation Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite
MILAN – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, successfully launched…
SpaceX, China drive new record for orbital launches in 2025
WASHINGTON — Orbital launch activity set another annual record in 2025, although future growth may depend on factors…
Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer
SAN FRANCISCO – Eartheye Space will pool data from hundreds of Earth-observation satellites to provide imagery and data…