Burdensome regulations and limited access to capital continue to act as a drag on Europe’s smallsat sector despite proposed new legislation and an influx of defense spending. The post Regulations and access to capital continue to hinder Europe’s smallsat industry appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/

A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup has conducted a successful long-duration hot fire test of a closed-cycle kerosene-liquid oxygen engine. The post Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinese-startup-mega-engine-advances-reusable-staged-combustion-rocket-engine/

The companies will explore integrating Orbit Fab’s refueling interface with electric propulsion systems developed by Thales Alenia Space The post Orbit Fab, Thales Alenia to study refueling for electric-propulsion satellites appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/orbit-fab-thales-alenia-to-study-refueling-for-electric-propulsion-satellites/

Two companies best known for brokering payload space on SpaceX rideshare launches have each purchased Falcon 9 launches to meet the growing demand for such missions. The post Exolaunch and SEOPS purchase Falcon 9 launches for dedicated rideshare missions appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/exolaunch-and-seops-purchase-falcon-9-launches-for-dedicated-rideshare-missions/

The European Commission is currently updating its Arctic policy, with a new policy statement expected this coming autumn. Unlike the latest policy from 2021, the update will place greater emphasis […] The post Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not. appeared first

Three Chinese astronauts arrived at Tiangong space station Sunday, with one crewmember expected to become China’s first to stay in orbit for an entire year. The post Shenzhou-23 crew arrives at Tiangong as China maps path to 2030 lunar landing appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/shenzhou-23-crew-arrives-at-tiangong-as-china-maps-path-to-2030-lunar-landing/

NASA plans to add more missions to SpaceX’s commercial crew contract, protecting the agency from the possibility that Boeing’s spacecraft is never certified for missions to the International Space Station. The post NASA to add missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

Blue Origin has completed the investigation into the failure on the third flight of its New Glenn rocket, clearing launches of the vehicle to resume. The post Blue Origin completes investigation into New Glenn launch failure appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/blue-origin-completes-investigation-into-new-glenn-launch-failure/

SpaceX launched the newest version of its Starship vehicle for the first time May 22, completing most of the test objectives planned for the suborbital flight. The post SpaceX launches first Starship V3 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-first-starship-v3/

The companies will build four small geostationary satellites for the Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program The post Space Force awards Viasat, SES $437 million for military satellite network appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-viasat-ses-437-million-for-military-satellite-network/

NASA announced one of its biggest reorganizations in recent memory May 22, combining mission directorates and reshuffling personnel. The post NASA unveils sweeping reorganization appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-unveils-sweeping-reorganization/

The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 1 in Western Australia is already delivering early tracking data for AUKUS partners, with full operational capability targeted for 2027. This milestone […] The post Leveraging AUKUS and southern geography: building Australia’s dual-use space infrastructure for strategic resilience  appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX’s IPO prospectus casts Starlink Mobile as more than a remote-area backup, with next-generation direct-to-smartphone services designed to be “on par with terrestrial mobile networks” even in urban areas. The post SpaceX IPO filing casts Starlink Mobile as future wireless challenger appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/

Rocket Lab launched another radar imaging satellite for Synspective as the company plans to sell up to $3 billion in stock to fund future initiatives. The post Rocket Lab launches ninth Synspective satellite appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-launches-ninth-synspective-satellite/

The $90 million contract is to build build and operate two satellites carrying optical payloads The post Rocket Lab wins first GEO satellite production contract from U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-wins-first-geo-satellite-production-contract-from-u-s-space-force/

SpaceX called off the first attempt to launch the newest version of its Starship vehicle May 21 because of a problem with ground equipment. The post Ground equipment problem scrubs Starship launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/ground-equipment-problem-scrubs-starship-launch-attempt/

Varda Space Industries completed its latest reentry mission May 18 as the company balances supporting pharmaceutical research and hypersonic testing. The post Sixth Varda mission successfully returns appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/sixth-varda-mission-successfully-returns/

Saltzman said the service’s growth rate is constrained by training capacity and the pace at which new operational units can be established. The post Space Force on path to double active-duty force by 2030 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-on-path-to-double-active-duty-force-by-2030/

Every new infrastructure platform can look uneconomic at first. Early systems are often bespoke, supply chains immature and scaling doesn’t yet exist. The result: cost structures can appear daunting, if […] The post The internet was ‘too expensive’ too appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/the-internet-was-too-expensive-too/

As SpaceX prepares for its next Starship test flight, the company’s prospectus underlines how critical that vehicle is to its ambitions. The post Starship underpins SpaceX’s growth ambitions appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/starship-underpins-spacexs-growth-ambitions/

Perth, Western Australia — 21 May 2026 — LatConnect 60 (LC60), an Australian Earth observation and AI company, announced its growth investment round that is in-progress to accelerate development plans […] The post LatConnect 60 announces accelerated growth investment round to build AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR Satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

USSF-23 mission will launch vehicles to demonstrate refueling and satellite servicing in geostationary orbit The post Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-eyes-2027-demonstrations-of-in-space-refueling-and-satellite-servicing/

White House officials say they will go into a major international conference next year better prepared than ever to defend key radio-frequency spectrum priorities. The post U.S. ‘more prepared’ for next WRC appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/u-s-more-prepared-for-next-wrc/

Altana’s report also highlights reliance on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing alongside upstream Chinese and Russian exposure The post Report finds U.S. space supply chains rely heavily on Chinese manufacturing appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/report-finds-u-s-space-supply-chains-rely-heavily-on-chinese-manufacturing/

Starfighters Space, which is developing F-104 supersonic jets for satellite air-launch, is turning its Texas facility into a staging ground for microgravity flight testing in response to NASA’s call for information on commercial parabolic capabilities. The post Starfighters turns Texas facility toward microgravity flight testing appeared first on SpaceNews.