EchoStar sells more spectrum in $2.6 billion deal for bigger SpaceX stake
TAMPA, Fla. — Geostationary satellite operator EchoStar is selling another batch of radio frequencies to help improve SpaceX’s…
In-Q-Tel invests in Vast – SpaceNews
ORLANDO, Fla. — An investment by a venture fund affiliated with the U.S. national security community in commercial…
Second New Glenn launch set for Nov. 9
ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Origin says the second launch of its New Glenn rocket, carrying a pair of…
Sceye wins NASA award for stratospheric Earth observations
WASHINGTON — A company developing stratospheric platforms for telecommunications and related applications has won a NASA award to…
Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris Space Systems
WASHINGTON — Intuitive Machines, a company that develops lunar landers and other vehicles, announced Nov. 4 it is…
Why the moon is not the South China Sea: reframing lunar space ahead of the next ‘race’
As the world watches the push for crewed lunar missions, it is tempting to frame the unfolding dynamic…
Lawmakers warn UK must act now to get space ambitions back on track
TAMPA, Fla. — The United Kingdom must move swiftly to turn ambition into action after falling short of…
China launches first GEO Yaogan satellite as India lofts record-mass commsat
HELSINKI — China launched a new Yaogan reconnaissance satellite late Sunday, following India’s launch of its highest mass…
SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission
WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying…
Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Fresh questions are emerging over Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition of German laser communications firm…
Latvia signs Artemis Accords – SpaceNews
WASHINGTON — Latvia has signed the Artemis Accords, which outline norms of behavior for safe space exploration, joining…
Blue Origin test-fires New Glenn ahead of second launch
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin test-fired its second New Glenn rocket Oct. 30, one of the final milestones before…