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…
Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted
HELSINKI — Landspace, one of China’s leading launch startups, has had its application for an initial public offering…
China caps record year for orbital launches with Tianhui-7 and Shijian-29 technology test missions
HELSINKI — China reached 92 orbital launches in 2025 with back-to-back missions this week, capping a record year…
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…
It’s time to unburden space cooperation with China
The time is ripe to end the “Wolf Amendment,” a congressional bar inhibiting civil collaboration between the United…