Study recommends four locations for human lunar missions beyond the south pole
WASHINGTON — A study has recommended several locations on the moon for future crewed missions, including a farside…
SES, Planet to test satellite data relay technology
WASHINGTON — SES Space & Defense and Planet Labs are preparing to demonstrate high-capacity data relay between satellites…
European cellular giants seek satellite partner for sovereign D2D service
TAMPA, Fla. — Four of Europe’s largest cellular operators said Oct. 19 they are seeking a satellite partner…
Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats
HELSINKI — China launched Long March 12 and commercial Zhuque-2E rockets over the past week, adding to the…
Kapta Space raises $24 million to expand military radar business
WASHINGTON — Seattle-based startup Kapta Space has raised $24 million in new funding to advance the development of…
Study validates feasibility of European heavy-lift reusable rocket
ANTALYA, Turkey — A European Space Agency study has found it is technically and financially feasible for Europe…
Axiom Space working to revise lunar spacesuit for early Artemis missions
ANTALYA, Turkey — Axiom Space expects to hear from NASA soon on the configuration for a simplified spacesuit…
HyImpulse secures launch license as Orbex assets are sold
WASHINGTON — A German company has secured a license to launch from a Scottish spaceport while another company…
Nordic launch race heats up as Sweden secures 2028 orbital launch at Esrange
JOHANNESBURG — Sweden’s Esrange Space Center is preparing for a busy period of launch activity as political scrutiny…
SpaceX, analysts satisfied with latest Starship flight
WASHINGTON — Both SpaceX and outside analysts appear largely satisfied with the first orbital flight of Starship despite…
Contracts signal growing interest in space-based solar power
WASHINGTON — Two companies with plans for space-based solar power systems have secured agreements to further their development…
SpaceX launches Transporter-18 rideshare mission
WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched its latest rideshare mission Oct. 1, carrying a wide variety of spacecraft even as…