Odin Space raises $3 million in seed funding
SAN FRANCISCO – British startup Odin Space raised $3 million in a seed round to begin commercializing tiny…
Overview Energy demonstrates technologies for space solar power
WASHINGTON — A space solar power startup has emerged from stealth after demonstrating a key technology for its…
How multi-agent AI can strengthen space missions against the unknown
Space missions are entering a new era defined by complexity: more sensors, more software-driven behavior, more tightly coupled…
NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter
WASHINGTON — NASA has lost contact with a Mars orbiter that has circled the planet for more than…
Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellation
TAMPA, Fla. — Canada has contracted satellite operator Telesat and manufacturer MDA Space to explore options for a…
Chinese astronauts inspect debris-damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft during spacewalk
HELSINKI — Two Shenzhou-21 astronauts embarked on the mission’s first spacewalk late Monday, inspecting and photographing a damaged…
China launches 4 times in 4 days, boosting megaconstellation and surveillance assets
HELSINKI — China launched four missions in four days, accelerating its record-setting launch cadence while expanding its Guowang…
The space economy isn’t for everyone
Projections for the booming space economy often come with trillion-dollar headlines, but the lion’s share of near-term revenue…
Zhuque-3 reaches orbit on test flight, first stage lost during landing attempt
HELSINKI — China’s Landspace carried out the first launch of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket late Tuesday, successfully achieving…
Using AI to scan the Earth
Each year, SpaceNews selects the people, programs and technologies that have most influenced the direction of the space…
Making multiple breakthroughs in spacecraft swarms
Each year, SpaceNews selects the people, programs and technologies that have most influenced the direction of the space…
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from…