Israeli startup targets the economics of high-resolution Earth observation
WASHINGTON — An Israeli space startup says it has found a way to extract high-resolution imagery from satellites…
Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned high-altitude pseudo satellite service
TAMPA, Fla. — Aalto is turning to Australia as a key operating base to bolster the business case…
Japan’s ispace warns of delays in new lunar lander engine
WASHINGTON — Japanese lunar company ispace said work on a new engine for its lunar landers is facing…
SpaceX unveils space traffic management system
WASHINGTON — A new SpaceX initiative to provide space traffic coordination services has attracted attention and praise in…
SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds
TAMPA, Fla. — Earth observation startup SatVu said Feb. 17 it has raised 30 million British pounds ($41…
Simera Sense to offer larger cameras and enhanced autonomy
SAN FRANCISCO – After attracting cubesat customers, Belgium-based Simera Sense is developing higher-resolution optical payloads for larger satellites.…
China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt
HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Space Epoch has secured B-round funding as the company moves towards a first…
Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Leonardo is funding development of an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities…
Low-profile Chinese launch firm conducts first stage static fire
ESPOO, Finland — One of China’s lower profile launch startups, Zenk Space, has conducted a first stage static…
Isaacman planning to meet with head of Roscosmos
WASHINGTON — NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he is interested in meeting with his Russian counterpart and attending…
NASA continues SLS hydrogen leak tests
WASHINGTON — A NASA test to confirm repairs to seals in the Space Launch System’s liquid hydrogen fueling…
Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense
WASHINGTON — Wardstone is staking its future on the Pentagon’s appetite for orbital missile defense. The California-based startup,…