Solstar wins NASA contract to develop lunar Wi-Fi systems
SYDNEY, Australia — Solstar Space announced a NASA contract Sept. 29 to develop commercial Wi-Fi access points for…
Galactic Energy secures $336 million, nears debut of new reusable and solid rockets
SYDNEY — Beijing-based Galactic Energy has raised what appears China’s largest disclosed round for a launch startup as…
Blue Origin to increase New Shepard flight rate and consider new spaceports
SYDNEY — Blue Origin plans to significantly increase the launch rate of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle and…
Purdue University to fly dedicated suborbital research mission with Virgin Galactic
SYDNEY — Purdue University will conduct a dedicated suborbital research flight with Virgin Galactic in 2027 carrying a…
Beyond Gravity to supply robotic arms for Swissto12 small GEO satellites
TAMPA, Fla. — Beyond Gravity has secured a contract to deliver robotic arm thruster pointing mechanisms for the…
L3Harris looks to scale production of hybrid satcom radios after successful Air Force tests
WASHINGTON — L3Harris Technologies said it has successfully demonstrated a satellite-based radio system that allows military aircraft to…
NASA modifies Dream Chaser ISS cargo contract as Sierra Space shifts to defense work
WASHINGTON — Sierra Space and NASA have sharply revised a contract to use the company’s Dream Chaser vehicle…
Next chapter in space defense: Satellites that never stop moving
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — U.S. companies in the emerging in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) sector are working…
ESCAPADE launch on New Glenn planned for late October or early November
WASHINGTON — The second launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, carrying a NASA smallsat mission to Mars,…
Blue Origin only bidder for new VIPER lander award
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin was the sole bidder for a NASA task order that revived a canceled lunar…
Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. early warning satellites
HELSINKI — Chinese spacecraft have imaged orbiting U.S. commercial and military assets as the two countries seek to…
U.S. military sees China’s reusable rocket push as a space security concern
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — At a time when the United States dominates reusable rocket technology, U.S. military officials…