H3 launches first HTV-X cargo spacecraft
WASHINGTON — Japan launched the first of a new generation of cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station,…
SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload
SAN FRANCISCO – Indian startup SatLeo Labs is preparing to launch its first thermal-imaging payload early next year.…
China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch
HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series of clandestine satellites Thursday, using the country’s most powerful…
Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push
TAMPA, Fla. — Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its…
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses
WASHINGTON — Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new…
Quantum Space to launch first spacecraft in mid-2026
WASHINGTON — Quantum Space says it plans to launch its first Ranger spacecraft in mid-2026 to demonstrate its…
Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate
WASHINGTON — SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASA’s acting administrator a day after complaints that…
Analysts question Germany’s request for defensive and inspector satellites
LONDON — The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is looking to purchase satellites capable of jamming other spacecraft and…
Samara Aerospace pointing technology to be tested in orbit
SAN FRANCISCO – Samara Aerospace’s patented satellite-pointing technology will soon be tested in orbit on an Impulse Space…
Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown
WASHINGTON — The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission has been installed on its Space Launch System…
Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt
HELSINKI — Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its…
Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition
Updated 6:10 p.m. Eastern with NASA statement. WASHINGTON — NASA’s acting administrator says he plans to “open up…