Silicon as strategy: the hidden battleground of the new space race
In the consumer electronics playbook, custom silicon is the final step in the marathon: you use off-the-shelf components…
Space telescopes at light speed
Light is the fastest phenomenon in the universe, clocking in at just under 300,000 kilometers per second. The…
NASA examining hydrogen leaks during Artemis 2 fueling test
WASHINGTON — NASA officials defended their preparations for the Artemis 2 mission after a fueling test experienced the…
Flight heritage? It isn’t what you think
In space procurement, there are few phrases that carry more weight than “flight heritage.” Once a supplier claims…
SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper stage anomaly
WASHINGTON — SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches after an issue with the rocket’s upper stage encountered at…
UK Space Agency CEO stepping down as agency folds into government
TAMPA, Fla. — Paul Bate is stepping down as CEO of the UK Space Agency (UKSA) at the…
Starlink and the unravelling of digital sovereignty
In January 2026, Iranian authorities shut down landline and mobile telecommunications infrastructure in the country to clamp down…
House NASA bill seeks details on lunar lander and spacesuit development
WASHINGTON — A NASA authorization bill the House Science Committee is scheduled to take up this week would…
Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches
WASHINGTON — Amazon has purchased an additional 10 Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX as part of its efforts…
China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test
HELSINKI — China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been…
Varda’s W-5 mission lands in Australia
WASHINGTON — Varda Space Industries completed its latest reentry mission Jan. 29, completing an end-to-end demonstration of a…
RBC Signals partners with in-orbit relay developer Apolink
TAMPA, Fla. — Apolink has partnered with ground segment provider RBC Signals to resell the startup’s proposed in-orbit…