Turning growth into profits remains a challenge as space demand grows
TAMPA, Fla. — While the space economy is expanding across multiple fronts, questions remain about how some of…
Satlantis earnings grow alongside demand for Earth-observation satellites
WASHINGTON – Satlantis reported revenues of 47.8 million euros ($56.4 million) in 2025, with more than 50% of…
U.S. GSSAP satellites execute GEO handoff to monitor China’s Shijian-29 spacecraft
HELSINKI — Commercial space tracking data shows U.S. satellites coordinating maneuvers to maintain proximity and continuous observation of…
Government use of commercial procurement models has limitations in space
WASHINGTON — While government agencies are increasingly turning to commercial contracting mechanisms for space capabilities, that does not…
Office of Space Commerce releases mission authorization proposal
WASHINGTON — The Office of Space Commerce has rolled out its proposal for a “light touch” approach to…
Telesat eyes defense role with laser comms test ahead of LEO debut
WASHINGTON — As it prepares to launch the first satellites for its Lightspeed low Earth orbit constellation, Telesat…
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…