While government agencies are increasingly turning to commercial contracting mechanisms for space capabilities, that does not necessarily translate to additional business opportunities for the companies offering them. The post Government use of commercial procurement models has limitations in space appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/government-use-of-commercial-procurement-models-has-limitations-in-space/

The company is scaling up production as it looks to build a 258-satellite network to provide positioning, navigation and timing services The post Xona raises $170 million for satellite navigation network appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/xona-raises-170-million-for-satellite-navigation-network/

While the space economy is expanding across multiple fronts, questions remain about how some of its most promising opportunities could translate growing demand into sustainable profits. The post Turning growth into profits remains a challenge as space demand grows appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/turning-growth-into-profits-remains-a-challenge-as-space-demand-grows/

WASHINGTON – Satlantis reported revenues of 47.8 million euros ($56.4 million) in 2025, with more than 50% of the Spanish company’s income derived from small-satellite sales and operations. Audited earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were 14.4 million euros. The results show remarkable evolution of a

China conducted a pair of launches in recent days, adding new satellites to the SuperView and CentiSpace low Earth orbit infrastructure constellations. The post China sends radar mapping and GNSS augmentation sats into orbit with pair of launches appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-sends-radar-mapping-and-gnss-augmentation-sats-into-orbit-with-pair-of-launches/

Paris, France – March, 2026 – Novaspace’s latest High Throughput Satellites (HTS) report shows global demand reaching 218 Tbps by 2034, while service revenues are set to more than double to $76 billion over the same period. The findings […] The post HTS Market Set to Reach $76B as Industry Enters Terabit

Company rolls out AI-enabled modem as militaries shift to hybrid networks The post Hughes targets sovereign satcom demand with network control software appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/hughes-targets-sovereign-satcom-demand-with-network-control-software/

While often described as a moonshot for missile defense, the Golden Dome for America mission is in reality something even more challenging: an exercise in disciplined systems engineering under threat. Hypersonic glide vehicles, maneuvering ballistic missiles and complex decoys are compressing timelines while raising the stakes for any gap in

NASA’s new exploration strategy includes the rapid development of a nuclear-powered mission to Mars in 2028, leveraging hardware originally built for the lunar Gateway. The post NASA to test nuclear electric propulsion with 2028 mission to Mars appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-to-test-nuclear-electric-propulsion-with-2028-mission-to-mars/

Officials explore shifting missions, extending satellites already in orbit The post Space Force weighs launch alternatives as Vulcan faces potential months-long grounding appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-weighs-launch-alternatives-as-vulcan-faces-potential-months-long-grounding/

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2026 — Terran Orbital Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced the introduction of its new star tracker product line at SATSHOW 2026, expanding the company’s […] The post Terran Orbital Introduces New Star Tracker Product Line at SATSHOW 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

The Office of Space Commerce has rolled out its proposal for a “light touch” approach to mission authorization, the latest attempt in an effort to regulate new commercial space applications. The post Office of Space Commerce releases mission authorization proposal appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/office-of-space-commerce-releases-mission-authorization-proposal/

WASHINGTON – Sift, a Southern California startup developing tools to help engineers make sense of hardware sensor data, raised $42 million in a Series B investment round. With the funding, Sift plans to expand its staff of engineers building the infrastructure layer that underpins devices controlled by artificial intelligence algorithms.   “Modern

Canadian operator adds military Ka-band and plans 2027 NASA demonstration as Pentagon seeks faster space data transport The post Telesat eyes defense role with laser comms test ahead of LEO debut appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/telesat-eyes-defense-role-with-laser-comms-test-ahead-of-leo-debut/

CANBERRA, Australia: Infinity Avionics, a leader in smart vision systems for the NewSpace economy, announced today the full commercial availability of Aquila. Following a standout debut at IAC Sydney, the […] The post Infinity Avionics Unveils Aquila: The Next-Generation Space Imaging Solution for Complex Orbital Operations appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

It goes without saying that we shouldn’t take everything Elon Musk says too seriously. There are whole websites dedicated to those times when he has ‘talked the talk’ but failed to ‘walk the walk’ — as well as those times when he has been factually untrue. But his latest claim,

New York-based software startup Airbase emerged from stealth March 25 after raising $5 million to modernize how governments coordinate radio frequencies used by satellites, 5G networks and other wireless systems. The post Airbase raises $5 million to tackle spectrum bottleneck as FCC eyes new space uses appeared first on SpaceNews.

Swiss startup Pave Space has raised $40 million to develop an orbital transfer vehicle that could move satellites from LEO to their final destinations in hours instead of months. The post Pave Space raises $40 million to develop European heavy kickstage appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pave-space-raises-40-million-to-develop-european-heavy-kickstage/

NASA, concerned about slow development of commercial markets, is considering revamping its strategy for supporting the creation of commercial space stations to succeed the International Space Station. The post NASA proposes new strategy for commercial space stations appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-proposes-new-strategy-for-commercial-space-stations/

The conversation around humanity’s return to the moon is often viewed through launches, landers and national programs. But, industry leaders say that framework is becoming outdated. Instead, they point to […] The post From missions to systems: The architecture enabling a sustained lunar economy appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

A shifting geopolitical landscape is driving huge business opportunities for satcoms but also bringing new supply chain and regulatory challenges, industry executives said March 24 at the Satellite Conference in Washington, D.C. The post Geopolitical shifts bring opportunities and headaches for satellite execs appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

WASHINGTON — Redwire announced the first award for its new solar arrays, a $12.8 million contract from Moog. Under the contract announced March 24, Redwire will deliver Extensible Low-Profile Solar Array  (ELSA) wings for Moog’s Meteor satellite bus ordered by an undisclosed national security customer. ELSA unveiled earlier this

Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026 – OrbitsIQ Global (OIQ), an innovator in AI-driven secure connectivity across terrestrial and satellite networks, today announced a major technological milestone achieved in collaboration with […] The post OrbitsIQ Global Announces Breakthrough in Space-Based IoT Connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/orbitsiq-global-announces-breakthrough-in-space-based-iot-connectivity/

Astronstone, one of China’s younger launch startups, has secured new funding as it builds toward the first flight of its reusable AS-1 rocket.  The post China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-astronstone-raises-29-million-for-reusable-rocket-with-chopstick-style-recovery/

NASA is halting plans to develop the lunar Gateway and instead focusing on the development of a lunar base. The post NASA halts work on Gateway to develop a lunar base appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-halts-work-on-gateway-to-develop-a-lunar-base/