UK misses self-imposed deadline for Defence Investment Plan
UK Ministry of Defence building, Whitehall, London. Credit: Shutterstock/TK Kurikawa. The UK government has missed its own deadline…
China’s Shijian maneuver signals a new lead in the orbital refueling race
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the…
World’s farthest spacecraft nears one light-day from Earth
In late 2026, NASA’s iconic Voyager 1 spacecraft will reach an impressive milestone. The probe is set to…
Amid a “new era” of threat, is the UK a weak link in Nato?
A key report has lighted the poor perception of UK military capabilities in Nato. Credit: Pavlo Lys/Shutterstock.com The…
Your software should be space-grade — take it from an aerospace operations engineer
The internet started as a Department of Defense-funded military project in 1969. Today, it’s in the pockets of…
US firm’s space armor provides hypersonic shielding for spacecraft
As the amount of orbital debris continues to rise, a US materials manufacturer has unveiled a new shielding…
UK delivers laser-guided air defense Martlet missiles to Ukraine
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reportedly delivered hundreds of Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs) to…
Future SpaceX Starship flights could cross Southern Arizona
Elon Musk’s Starship could one day streak through the skies above parts of Southern Arizona — and cause…
Can Space Tourism Turn $SPCE$ Into a Star or a Falling Satellite?
Stock price and recent performance: On 1 October 2025 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) closed at $3.42, down 1.44 %…
Defense companies feel the love at Labour conference – POLITICO
However, as Watkins observed, its place in mainstream politics has now given way to a new “consensus” among…
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
AWS has selected 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan to participate in its AWS Space Accelerator: APJ…
Taiwan eyes drone that helped Ukraine hunt Russian S-400, $2.5B assets
A European drone that supported Ukraine in destroying billions of dollars’ worth of Russian military assets, including the…