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…
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…
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…
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…
Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket
SANTA FE, N.M. — South Korean launch startup Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its…
Isaacman emphasizes accelerating NASA programs as he takes agency’s reins
WASHINGTON — New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants the agency to move faster on key programs…
Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of…
What problem is charging for Space Situational Awareness supposed to solve?
A recently issued Executive Order revises how the government implements Space Policy Directive-3, removing the longstanding expectation that…