AMSTERDAM – Spire Global has established a facility in Munich to develop and manufacture as many as 100 small satellites annually. With manufacturing plants in Boulder, Colorado, Glasgow, Scotland, and […] The post Spire expands European manufacturing with Munich plant appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spire-expands-european-manufacturing-with-munich-plant/

The Artemis 2 mission has captured global attention for obvious reasons. It signals a return to the moon, reflects geopolitical ambition and showcases the next phase of human spaceflight. But […] The post Artemis 2 captured the world’s attention. It should change how we think about supply chains. appeared first

Europe has proposed reserving two-thirds of 2 gigahertz mobile satellite spectrum up for renewal next year for European operators, complicating SpaceX’s direct-to-device ambitions and the outlook for Viasat’s European Aviation Network. The post Europe’s satellite spectrum proposal clouds SpaceX and Viasat plans appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

Oxford, UK – 27 May 2026 Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its […] The post World’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

Space companies and investors in Europe are closely watching SpaceX’s plans to go public, an event that could spur new investment in other companies. The post European space industry watching SpaceX IPO plans appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/european-space-industry-watching-spacex-ipo-plans/

AMSTERDAM – European nations are adopting a mix of sovereign, bilateral, federated and dual-use commercial technologies to enhance military readiness. “When we talk about sovereignty, independence, safety or security, we […] The post Nations opt for a mix of sovereign, bilateral, federated and commercial space capabilities appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

The contract is for the development of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Data Network backbone The post SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-2-29-billion-space-force-contract-for-military-data-network/

Open Cosmos, based in the United Kingdom, is facing a 2028 deadline to field an ambitious broadband constellation for Europe. That system, ConnectedCosmos, aims to reduce reliance on undersea cables […] The post Open Cosmos’ CEO on what it takes to bring IoT to space appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

NASA announced May 26 the first contracts associated with its plans to develop a lunar base, picking four companies to develop and deliver landers and drones to the moon. The post NASA selects four companies for initial moon base awards appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-selects-four-companies-for-initial-moon-base-awards/

AMSTERDAM – The recent surge in European defense spending could bolster Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector, but only if bureaucratic roadblocks are cleared, panelists said at the SmallSat Europe conference. While […] The post The surge in military budgets can help Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector — if spending speeds up appeared first

Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to use Starlink as a global data-relay network for its future orbital data centers, deepening ties with the company it is counting on to launch full-size spacecraft. The post Starcloud orders Starlink lasers for orbital data center network appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: