ESA and China recently launched the joint SMILE magnetosphere mission after a decade of cooperation, but despite similar goals, another collaboration appears distant. The post After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/after-cooperation-on-smile-mission-esa-and-china-chart-parallel-but-separate-paths/

Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems The post Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/electronics-manufacturer-murata-to-explore-xona-satellite-timing-service-for-telecom-data-centers/

Europe is rapidly rewriting its security architecture. Faced with Russian aggression, mounting doubts about long-term American commitment and growing pressure to shoulder more of its own defense burden, European states […] The post Europe is rearming together — except in space appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/europe-is-rearming-together-except-in-space/

Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers. The post Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers appeared first on

In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market The post NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nro-nominee-says-commercial-space-ai-are-reshaping-spy-satellite-agency/

Paris, France – May 2026 – The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 […] The post Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety appeared first on SpaceNews.