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Crew-10 arrives at space station

Published: March 16, 2025 15:09

A Crew Dragon spacecraft with four people on board docked with the International Space Station March 16, setting up the departure of an existing station crew in the coming days. The post Crew-10 arrives at space station appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX launches Transporter-13 rideshare mission

Published: March 15, 2025 14:44

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched more than 70 payloads in the latest in its series of dedicated rideshare missions that have reshaped the smallsat industry. The post SpaceX launches Transporter-13 rideshare mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese SAR satellite

Published: March 15, 2025 02:18

Rocket Lab launched a radar imaging satellite for a Japanese company March 14, the first of eight such missions under contract with that customer. The post Rocket Lab launches Japanese SAR satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Crew-10 launches to space station

Published: March 14, 2025 23:31

Four people are on their way to the International Space Station on a typical crew rotation mission that has become enmeshed in political controversy. The post Crew-10 launches to space station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Investors bet on Europe’s space sector as geopolitical winds shift

Published: March 14, 2025 21:39

Rising defense budgets and geopolitical shifts are creating new investment opportunities for Europe’s space industry, early-stage investors said at the Satellite Conference. The post Investors bet on Europe’s space sector as geopolitical winds shift…

What’s driving China’s commercial launch industry

Published: March 14, 2025 13:30

Parts of China’s space strategy might not seem directly tied to defense: plans for a joint Chinese-Russian lunar facility, a permanently-crewed space station or a burgeoning quasi-commercial launch sector. It’s […] The post What’s driving China’s…

China’s iSpace secures D round funding, targets December orbital launch and landing

Published: March 14, 2025 09:51

HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch company iSpace has secured new funding as it prepares for a first launch of its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket. The company, full name Beijing Interstellar Glory […] The post China’s iSpace secures D round funding, targets…

NASA hails Blue Ghost 1 mission as “proof positive” of CLPS program

Published: March 14, 2025 09:19

NASA says its program to use commercial spacecraft to deliver payloads to the lunar surface is working well despite just a single fully successful landing in four attempts. The post NASA hails Blue Ghost 1 mission as “proof positive” of CLPS program…

Argotec announces modular satellite platform

Published: March 13, 2025 23:14

Italian smallsat developer Argotec has unveiled a new modular satellite bus design that it believes provides flexibility in accommodating a wide range payloads. The post Argotec announces modular satellite platform appeared first on SpaceNews.

New FCC space chief seeks licensing reform and “intensive” use of spectrum

Published: March 13, 2025 18:35

The new head of the Federal Communications Commission’s space division says his focus will be licensing reform and spectrum access. The post New FCC space chief seeks licensing reform and “intensive” use of spectrum appeared first on SpaceNews.

When Pixels Become the Priority

Published: March 13, 2025 15:14

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence sits down with host David Ariosto. The post When Pixels Become the Priority appeared first on SpaceNews.

ESA lays foundations for the future of data transmission

Published: March 13, 2025 13:30

Europe’s investment in HydRON, a multi-orbit optical data relay network, signals a pivotal shift in how data is moved across Earth and beyond. The program aims to transform satellite connectivity, […] The post ESA lays foundations for the future of data…

Multi-orbit operators highlight growth outside Starlink’s spotlight

Published: March 13, 2025 02:12

While Starlink’s broadband contract wins often grab the spotlight, a panel of multi-orbit operators at the Satellite Conference here highlighted how they are also gaining significant traction with enterprise and government customers. The post Multi-orbit…

Cognitive Space claims two SDA awards

Published: March 12, 2025 23:13

Cognitive Space will work with the Space Development Agency to optimize missile tracking and network routing. The post Cognitive Space claims two SDA awards appeared first on SpaceNews.

China’s expanding footprint in geostationary orbit raises security concerns

Published: March 12, 2025 19:37

HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically vital geostationary belt, raising security concerns due to unpredictable satellite movements, according to experts. Participants in a panel […] The post China’s expanding…

Isar Aerospace wins Norwegian Space Agency launch contract

Published: March 12, 2025 18:26

Isar Aerospace has won a launch contract from the Norwegian Space Agency as the company prepares for its first orbital launch attempt. The post Isar Aerospace wins Norwegian Space Agency launch contract appeared first on SpaceNews.

Manufacturing defect blamed for Vulcan solid rocket motor anomaly

Published: March 12, 2025 16:34

The loss of a solid rocket motor nozzle on the second flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur last October was caused by a manufacturing defect. The post Manufacturing defect blamed for Vulcan solid rocket motor anomaly appeared first on…

America’s next Sputnik moment is already here

Published: March 12, 2025 13:30

In Washington’s policy circles, warnings about America’s declining space dominance have become a familiar refrain. Yet these concerns are not mere bureaucratic hand-wringing — they reflect a reality that experts […] The post America’s next Sputnik moment…

Where are we on the journey to a lunar economy?

Published: March 12, 2025 13:00

Former NASA Administrator and LogiQ co-president Mike Griffin framed it best: “the question about the vision for space exploration boils down to whether we want to incorporate the solar system in […] The post Where are we on the journey to a lunar economy?…

China opens 2028 Mars sample return mission to international cooperation

Published: March 12, 2025 11:36

HELSINKI — China is inviting interested parties to submit proposals to join the country’s pioneering Mars sample return mission, due to launch in late 2028. The China National Space Administration […] The post China opens 2028 Mars sample return mission to…

Boeing remains committed to space business

Published: March 12, 2025 02:24

Despite rumors to the contrary, Boeing is not preparing to exit the space business, an executive said. The post Boeing remains committed to space business appeared first on SpaceNews.

Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport

Published: March 11, 2025 18:46

HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad. A Long March 8 […] The post Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport…

Arianespace sees stronger institutional demand for Ariane 6 amid shifting geopolitics

Published: March 11, 2025 17:51

The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space. The post Arianespace sees stronger institutional demand for Ariane 6 amid shifting geopolitics…

Working around ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks

Published: March 11, 2025 13:33

Difficulty acquiring propulsion systems and laser communications systems continue to vex satellite manufacturers. The post Working around ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks appeared first on SpaceNews.

Planetary defense may get a boost from Jared Isaacman

Published: March 11, 2025 13:30

In late December, a telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid given the designation 2024 YR4. About a month later, initial observations of the asteroid, estimated to be 40 to […] The post Planetary defense may get a boost from Jared Isaacman appeared…

Overwatch x Rescue Expands Lifesaving Services to More Satellite Enabled Devices

Published: March 11, 2025 13:00

MEDIA CONTACTDomenica Orellana+1 (315) 8028577media@wwfocus.com MIAMI, FLA. – March 11, 2025 – Overwatch x RescueTM (OxR), the emergency SOS subscription service by FocusPoint International–a global leader in critical incident management […] The post…

Bringing Mars to Earth: solving Mars Sample Return

Published: March 11, 2025 13:00

Today we stand on the threshold of one of the most exciting moments in the history of space exploration: bringing a piece of another planet in our solar system back […] The post Bringing Mars to Earth: solving Mars Sample Return appeared first on…

Intelsat CEO reveals separate bet on Lynk Global amid SES merger

Published: March 11, 2025 02:25

Merging satellite operators SES and Intelsat independently invested in direct-to-device venture Lynk Global without knowing about the other’s decision. The post Intelsat CEO reveals separate bet on Lynk Global amid SES merger appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Symposium to break records

Published: March 10, 2025 17:00

A record number of exhibitors are confirmed for the 40th Space Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The post Space Symposium to break records appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space M&A poised for takeoff in 2025

Published: March 10, 2025 13:30

Pent-up deal activity from 2024 looks set to spill into 2025, potentially making it the busiest period for space mergers and acquisitions in years. “The interesting thing from my perspective […] The post Space M&A poised for takeoff in 2025 appeared first…

America needs a strong NASA

Published: March 10, 2025 13:00

As United States government agencies go, NASA is unique. It remains the only entity in the world to have landed humans on the moon. It sent robotic probes to every […] The post America needs a strong NASA appeared first on SpaceNews.

Thales Alenia Space wins SKY Perfect JSAT order in tight GEO market

Published: March 10, 2025 12:28

Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT has ordered a satellite from Thales Alenia Space to sustain its geostationary services, marking the European manufacturer’s second commercial contract this year in an increasingly competitive market. The post Thales Alenia Space…

Cygnus issue causes changes in ISS cargo missions

Published: March 10, 2025 11:01

Potential damage to a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft has led NASA to revise the manifest of an upcoming cargo Dragon mission to the ISS. The post Cygnus issue causes changes in ISS cargo missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

Deep Blue Aerospace raises new funds, targets mid-year orbital launch

Published: March 10, 2025 10:58

HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Deep Blue Aerospace has secured fresh funding as it prepares for a first orbital launch and recovery attempt in mid-2025.  The funding round totalled nearly […] The post Deep Blue Aerospace raises new funds, targets…

Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused direct-to-device GEO satellite

Published: March 10, 2025 10:05

Singapore’s Astrum Mobile has ordered a small satellite from Swissto12 to deliver resilient, low-bandwidth multimedia and connectivity services directly to devices across Asia from geostationary orbit. The post Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused…

Trump says Mars missions are of interest but not a top priority

Published: March 10, 2025 01:05

President Trump says a human mission to Mars is of interest to him but is not a “number one” priority, amid concerns about NASA budget cuts. The post Trump says Mars missions are of interest but not a top priority appeared first on SpaceNews.

China expands secretive satellite series with launch of TJS-15

Published: March 9, 2025 22:18

HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series classified satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit Sunday while disclosing little about the spacecraft. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at […] The post China expands secretive satellite series with…

Tracking DOGE’s impact on space and the federal workforce

Published: March 9, 2025 10:00

The White House and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency have spent the first weeks of Donald Trump’s new administration looking to reduce the number of federal workers and […] The post Tracking DOGE’s impact on space and the federal…