Stuttgart, Germany – Marc. 17, 2026 – ISPTech, a German space technology company developing propulsion systems for agile in-orbit maneuvering, announced it has raised €5.5 million in seed funding to […] The post ISPTech Raises €5.5M Seed Round to Redefine How Spacecraft Manoeuvre in Orbit appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

South Korean startup Innospace says its inaugural launch failed in December when exhaust leaked from a combustion chamber and caused the rocket to break up. The post Innospace completes investigation into Hanbit-Nano launch failure appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/innospace-completes-investigation-into-hanbit-nano-launch-failure/

Chipmaker says new system is designed for satellites and other power-constrained missions The post Nvidia unveils AI computing module for space-based data centers appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nvidia-unveils-ai-computing-module-for-space-based-data-centers/

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed interest in commercial geospatial intelligence services to unprecedented levels, an executive at Kayrros said after the satellite analytics provider agreed to be acquired by Energy Aspects. The post Kayrros sale signals rising demand for satellite intelligence amid Hormuz crisis appeared first on

NEW YORK, March 2026 — Melagen Labs and Satlyt today announced a joint technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through the AEGIS MISSE platform. The mission will generate […] The post Melagen Labs and Satlyt Announce Joint ISS Mission to Demonstrate Radiation-Resilient In-Orbit Computing and Next-Gen Shielding appeared first on

Kepler is issuing a call for payloads seeking persistent, real-time data streaming in Low Earth Orbit. Integration starts soon for the limited number of hosted payload slots remaining available across […] The post Kepler Communications: Call for Live-Stream Payload Concepts appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/kepler-communications-call-for-live-stream-payload-concepts/

The University of Illinois’ Space Entanglement and Annealing Quantum Experiment (SEAQUE) is a compelling success story in the global race to develop quantum communication networks in space. The experiment’s success was enabled by a novel collaboration approach across academia, industry and government. As such, SEAQUE is more than a

East Aurora, NY — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems will highlight its […] The post New Moog Innovations for the Satellite Market on Full Display at SATELLITE 2026 Conference appeared first on

China conducted a pair of launches Sunday, sending a second Yaogan-50 satellite into a highly retrograde orbit and completing a Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket rideshare mission. The post China launches new highly retrograde Yaogan satellite, KZ-11 rideshare deploys 8 satellites appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-launches-new-highly-retrograde-yaogan-satellite-kz-11-rideshare-deploys-8-satellites/

An orbital data center startup is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission for a constellation of as many as 88,000 satellites. The post Starcloud files plans for 88,000-satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/starcloud-files-plans-for-88000-satellite-constellation/

In the absence of the National Space Council, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has taken on a lead role in coordinating national space policy. The post OSTP taking on space policy coordination work in place of National Space Council appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

Analysts are relying on tools that fuse satellite imagery, ship data and open-source reporting into real-time insight The post Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-drives-demand-for-commercial-geospatial-intelligence/

The contract supports communications terminals used in the U.S. nuclear command-and-control architecture The post Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/raytheon-contract-for-protected-satellite-communications-terminals-raised-by-2-billion/

SAN FRANCISCO – Northern California startup iMetalX Inc. emerged from stealth to announce a collaboration with Psionic, a Hampton, Virginia, company focused on autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments. Pairing Psionic’s Space Navigation Dopper Lidar with iMetalX’s Asgard data and simulation platform offers customers the ability to create accurate 3D

A state-owned space contractor has unveiled a concept for an “economical lunar cargo transport” system as China prepares for construction of a lunar base. The post China is developing low-cost lunar cargo options for its expanding moon program appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-is-developing-low-cost-lunar-cargo-options-for-its-expanding-moon-program/

Japanese satellite servicing company Astroscale has selected Isar Aerospace to launch a deorbiting mission developed by its British subsidiary. The post Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ELSA-M mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/astroscale-selects-isar-aerospace-to-launch-elsa-m-mission/

MILAN — The first field test of Leonardo’s Michelangelo “security dome” architecture will take place in Ukraine by the end of 2026, CEO Roberto Cingolani announced March 12. Michelangelo, first announced in November 2025, is Leonardo’s proposal for an integrated, multi-domain structure spanning air, land, maritime and space. The

Eutelsat has ended capacity leases on two Russian spacecraft after one failed in orbit and the other is set to relocate, escaping contracts hit by Western sanctions and the structural decline in TV broadcasts from GEO. The post Eutelsat exits two Russian capacity leases after satellite failure appeared first on

Kazakhstan is approaching a moment of strategic truth. It can either become Eurasia’s indispensable broker of space, AI and advanced technology solutions or risk being used as a pawn in a geopolitical power competition it does not control. To be sure, Kazakhstan’s position has complex dependencies: Its historical

The Senate Commerce Committee voted March 12 to send the nomination of Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator to the full Senate. The post Senate committee advances NASA deputy administrator nominee appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/senate-committee-advances-nasa-deputy-administrator-nominee/

China resumed orbital launch activity Thursday with a pair of missions lifting off from Hainan and Xichang spaceports, launching satellite internet and technology test satellites. The post China ends month-long launch hiatus with separate Guowang and Shiyan-30 satellite missions appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-ends-month-long-launch-hiatus-with-separate-guowang-and-shiyan-30-satellite-missions/

NASA is pushing ahead with an Artemis 2 launch as soon as April 1 after completing repairs to a helium line that required rolling the rocket back from the pad. The post NASA working toward April 1 launch of Artemis 2 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-working-toward-april-1-launch-of-artemis-2/

China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission is entering flight hardware development, targeting a late 2028 launch to seek out biosignatures on the Red Planet. The post China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission moves into spacecraft construction phase appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-tianwen-3-mars-sample-return-mission-moves-into-spacecraft-construction-phase/

New facility to support electronics and software development for missile defense and space programs The post Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/voyager-opens-defense-and-space-tech-hub-in-long-beach/

A Vienna-based startup has raised $4 million to scale a software platform that generates synthetic satellite data for training AI models to detect environmental and operational risks. The post Another Earth raises $4 million to boost AI training with synthetic satellite data appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/