In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto interviews Matt Kuta, president and co-founder of Voyager Technologies about how the company is pursuing a commercialized future in low Earth orbit. […] The post Creating new demand in the nascent orbital economy appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/creating-new-demand-in-the-nascent-orbital-economy/

If the United States wants to defend the homeland against the next generation of missile and aerial threats, hardware alone will not save us. Sensors, radars and interceptors are necessary but no longer sufficient. The decisive advantage for Golden Dome for America will come from software and the ability to

With six additional satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026, delivering daily, consistent global coverage. The post EarthDaily in Orbit: From First Launch to Commercial Operations appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/earthdaily-in-orbit-from-first-launch-to-commercial-operations/

02.19.2026 DURANGO, Colo. — Agile Space Industries, a leading provider of in-space chemical propulsion, today announced their Series A equity financing round. The round was led by Caruso Ventures and […] The post Agile Space Industries Oversubscribed $17M Series A Accelerates Growth of In-Space Propulsion Capabilities appeared first on SpaceNews.

Japanese lunar company ispace said work on a new engine for its lunar landers is facing delays and that it is keeping open the option of switching engines. The post Japan’s ispace warns of delays in new lunar lander engine appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/japans-ispace-warns-of-delays-in-new-lunar-lander-engine/

The Defense Innovation Unit plans to select companies to field and operate spacecraft before transferring them to government control within three years The post Pentagon seeks commercially built GEO spy satellites  appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pentagon-seeks-commercially-built-geo-spy-satellites/

With the final GPS III satellite scheduled to launch in March, the United States is completing the most significant upgrade to its positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) infrastructure in more than a decade.  GPS III delivers improved accuracy, stronger signals and enhanced anti-jam capabilities for military users. By any technical

Satellite imagery-to-report timelines would be reduced from hours to minutes The post Vantor partners with Google AI to automate intelligence reports for government agencies appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/vantor-partners-with-google-ai-to-automate-intelligence-reports-for-government-agencies/

A long-awaited cap on liability for U.K. launch operators came into force Feb. 18, aiming to make the country’s fledgling rocket sector more competitive as it struggles to get off the ground. The post UK caps launch liability in timely boost for nascent domestic market appeared first on

A new SpaceX initiative to provide space traffic coordination services has attracted attention and praise in part because of the conditions it places on users of it. The post SpaceX unveils space traffic management system appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacexs-unveils-space-traffic-management-system/

Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is targeting Q2 for a second orbital launch and booster recovery attempt and aiming for a reuse test in Q4. The post Landspace targets Q2 for next Zhuque-3 orbital launch and recovery attempt  appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/landspace-targets-q2-for-next-zhuque-3-orbital-launch-and-recovery-attempt/

SAN FRANCISCO – After attracting cubesat customers, Belgium-based Simera Sense is developing higher-resolution optical payloads for larger satellites. To date, Simera Sense customers have sent more than 50 xScape100 and xScape200 cameras into orbit. Most have flown on cubesats ranging in size from 6u to 16u. For larger satellites, Simera Sense

Chinese launch startup Space Epoch has secured B-round funding as the company moves towards a first orbital launch and recovery attempt late this year. The post China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-space-epoch-raises-new-funding-targets-2026-launch-and-recovery-attempt/

Space-Comm Expo is one of Europe’s premier space industry events and the largestevent in the UK, taking place in just 2 weeks’ time 4-5 March, ExCeL London. Over5,400 delegates, 250 […] The post Global leaders meet at Space-Comm Expo in London to accelerate future of European space industry appeared

Earth observation startup SatVu said Feb. 17 it has raised $41 million in a funding round that included the NATO Innovation Fund, as commercial space-based thermal imagery gains traction with defense and intelligence agencies. The post SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

Leonardo is funding development of an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities while also being a model for larger European initiatives. The post Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/leonardo-funding-development-of-earth-observation-constellation/

Changes anticipated for ‘custody’ and ‘transport’ layers The post Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/portions-of-the-pentagons-leo-constellation-on-hold-as-acquisition-reviews-proceed/

One of China’s lower profile launch startups, Zenk Space, has conducted a first stage static fire for its Zhihang-1 rocket ahead of a planned launch. The post Low-profile Chinese launch firm conducts first stage static fire appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/low-profile-chinese-launch-firm-conducts-first-stage-static-fire/

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he is interested in meeting with his Russian counterpart and attending an upcoming Soyuz launch. The post Isaacman planning to meet with head of Roscosmos appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/isaacman-planning-to-meet-with-head-of-roscosmos/

In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss sits down with David Ariosto to discuss his new book, “Open Space.” David talks about how some of the themes of the […] The post A new book captures the forces shaping space: China, the moon and industry appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

‘Our interceptors will actively track hypersonic threats and shortly before impact will deploy large particle clouds’ The post Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/startup-bets-on-new-approach-to-space-based-missile-defense/

NASA has selected commercial space station company Vast to fly a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2027. The post Vast wins ISS private astronaut mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/vast-wins-iss-private-astronaut-mission/

Chinese launch firm iSpace has secured a record D++ funding round to accelerate its reusable rocket development efforts and expand its industrial footprint. The post China’s iSpace launch firm raises record $729 million for reusable rockets appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-ispace-launch-firm-raises-record-729-million-for-reusable-rockets/

Axiom Space has raised $350 million to advance development of a commercial space station and new spacesuits for NASA. The post Axiom Space raises additional $350 million appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/axiom-space-raises-additional-350-million/

The contract will examine the performance of ThinKom’s “portable gateway” for use by dismounted forces The post ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/thinkom-gets-military-contract-to-supply-portable-ground-stations-for-satellite-communications/