Industry says proposed NASA changes to commercial space station plans create confusion
WASHINGTON — NASA’s proposed changes to its support of commercial space stations have created concern and confusion among…
ispace redesigns lunar lander, introduces lunar communications service
WASHINGTON — Japanese company ispace is revising its lunar lander design and further delaying the first mission by…
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…
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…
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…
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…