Canada will invest in a spaceport and three young rocket systems as part of its push to build up sovereign launch capabilities, officials announced Monday. The post Canadian Launchers and Spaceport Get Funding Boost appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/canadian-launchers-and-spaceport-get-funding-boost/

“We are going to plus up for Moon base construction in a huge way,” said during an interview with Spaceflight Now that was released late Friday night.  The post Isaacman Plans Monthly Uncrewed Lunar Landings In 2027 appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/isaacman-plans-monthly-uncrewed-lunar-landings-in-2027/

Leonardo is positioning itself to become a mass distributor of space-enabled missile defense shields. The post Leonardo’s Missile-Defense Demo in Ukraine Aims To Be Blueprint for Other Nations appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/leonardos-missile-defense-demo-in-ukraine-aims-to-be-blueprint-for-other-nations/

Spacecraft today operate in an environment defined by two accelerating forces: the explosive growth of satellites in orbit, and the rapid evolution of cyber threats targeting them. As missions become more autonomous, networked, and interdependent, the need for strong, adaptable security has moved from a supporting feature to an operational

“Africans don't choose sides, at least for now…so these countries are typically not locked into one provider,” said Mustapha Iderawumi, a senior analyst at Space in Africa—a Lagos, Nigeria-based market research firm. The post Who’s Working With China on Space? appeared first on Payload. Source:

Two days. Nine panels. Two dozen speakers—and that’s just the space content. The post A Recap of Payload’s Space Stage appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/a-recap-of-payloads-space-stage/

Jaffart is leading the charge to build up ESA’s defensive posture. Payload chatted with him to hear his plans for the new role. The post Q&A With Laurent Jaffart, ESA’s Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/qa-with-laurent-jaffart-esas-director-of-resilience-navigation-and-connectivity/

ICEYE's results reveal a massively successful year for a business in the right place at the right time. The post ICEYE Smashes Its Own Revenue Projections  appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/iceye-smashes-its-own-revenue-projections/

One day, two $500M+ raises. The post The Investment Theses Behind Vast and Sierra’s $500M+ Mega Rounds appeared first on Payload Pro. The post The Investment Theses Behind Vast and Sierra’s $500M+ Mega Rounds appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/the-investment-theses-behind-vast-and-sierras-500m-mega-rounds/

Firefly Aerospace’s ($FLY) Alpha rocket flew the first leg of a redemption arc Wednesday night. The post Firefly’s Alpha Rocket Reaches Orbit appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/fireflys-alpha-rocket-reaches-orbit/

European space startup AIRMO closed a €5M ($5.8M) seed round to launch its first greenhouse-gas-monitoring satellite no earlier than next year, and to expand its drone and airplane monitoring into the Middle East market. The post AIRMO Raises €5M For Methane Monitoring Sats appeared first on Payload. Source: https:

Planet Labs just proved that dual use doesn’t necessarily mean equal priority. The post Planet Labs Extends Middle East Space Imagery Restrictions appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/planet-labs-extends-middle-east-space-imagery-restrictions/

Anduril Industries announced this morning that it will acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions—a move that will double the neo prime’s space headcount.  The post Anduril To Acquire ExoAnalytic appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/anduril-to-acquire-exoanalytic/

Future space lawyers will gather in DC this month to debate how far federal jurisdiction extends in regulating commercial megaconstellations.  The post Commercial Space Law Takes Center Stage at DC Moot Court appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/commercial-space-law-takes-center-stage-at-dc-moot-court/

The Pittsburgh, PA-based space firm won a contract of undisclosed value from Thales Alenia Space to contribute the wheels for Italy’s Multi-Purpose Habitation.  The post Astrobotic Wins Lunar Wheel Contract For Italian Habitat appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/astrobotic-wins-lunar-wheel-contract-for-italian-habitat/

Japan’s dream of setting up reliable commercial access to orbit suffered a major setback this week. The post Space One Rocket Fails Third Consecutive Flight appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/space-one-rocket-fails-third-consecutive-flight/

The two companies cancelled a key roundtable at the Mobile World Conference, but Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg gave Payload an exclusive rundown. The post Exclusive: Viasat and Space42 Share Strategy for Equatys JV appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/exclusive-viasat-and-space42-share-strategy-for-equatys-jv/

Seraphim Space Investment Trust ($SSIT) announced its financial results for H2 2025, revealing a successful portfolio of global space businesses that have seen valuations buoyed by geopolitical trends.   The post Seraphim Space Investment Trust Posts Record Results appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/seraphim-space-investment-trust-posts-record-results/

The FCC has a plan to support the space industry sectors that feel more science fiction than fact.  The post FCC Wants ‘Weird Space’ Missions To Get Spectrum, Too appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/fcc-wants-weird-space-missions-to-get-spectrum-too/

Falcon 9's rideshare pricing has increased 40% over the last five years. The post The Promise Of A World of Low Launch Prices Is Still Far Off appeared first on Payload Pro. The post The Promise Of A World of Low Launch Prices Is Still Far Off appeared

Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning.  In addition, Vast took on $200M in debt, bringing its total new funding in the door to $500M. Series A deets: Balerion Space Ventures led the round, which also

LuminArx Capital led the round, which valued the company at $8B. The post Sierra Space Closes $550M Series C appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/sierra-space-closes-550m-series-c/

“The Space Force is woefully short of the resources required to hold adversary space systems at risk, and is not ready to operate in a contested environment even though conflict with a major adversary will likely begin in space,” the report says. “While most of its current capabilities are highly

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is gearing up for a busy week. The post Senate Tees Up NASA Reauthorization, Deputy Hearings appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/senate-tees-up-nasa-reauthorization-deputy-hearings/

French in-orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits is on a buying streak. The post Infinite Orbits Expands into the UK with Lúnasa Acquisition appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/infinite-orbits-expands-into-the-uk-with-lunasa-acquisition/