In this episode of the Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto speaks with Eileen Collins, retired NASA astronaut, Air Force colonel and the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle […] The post Eileen Collins on what it takes to become Space Shuttle Commander appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has signed a contract with asset-financing company SLI for two small geostationary orbit communications satellites. The post ReOrbit sells two small GEO satellites to SLI appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/reorbit-sells-two-small-geo-satellites-to-sli/

NASA is proposing a sharp increase in the rate of robotic lunar lander missions, a move that has excited but also puzzled the space community. The post NASA considering sharp increase in robotic lunar landings appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-sharp-increase-in-robotic-lunar-landings/

Maj. Gen. Keener: The exercise will help Space Command ‘better understand commercial challenges, requirements, and how we can better work together’ The post Space Command classified wargame to include 25 commercial players appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-command-classified-wargame-to-include-25-commercial-players/

The contract is for 20 hypersonic flight missions over four years The post Rocket Lab wins $190 million Pentagon deal for hypersonic test flights appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-wins-190-million-pentagon-deal-for-hypersonic-test-flights/

SAN FRANCISCO — TransAstra is performing a study, funded by investors and customers, to explore the technical feasibility of moving a 100-metric-ton asteroid to a stable near-Earth orbit. “We want to bring an asteroid to the Earth-moon system and turn it into a robotic research outpost for materials processing and manufacturing

South Korea’s plans for a national security constellation are coming into sharper focus after a March 18 solar array supply deal set the stage for a first demonstrator as early as the second half of 2027. The post Solar array deal sheds more light on South Korea’s defense

NASA’s planetary science program, while spared steep cuts proposed last year, is still facing a funding shortfall that requires “strategic choices” about which missions to continue. The post NASA grappling with planetary science funding shortfall appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-grappling-with-planetary-science-funding-shortfall/

China has identified a new target near-Earth asteroid for its first planetary defense kinetic test mission, which is scheduled to launch in December 2027.  The post China signals new target for 2027 asteroid deflection test appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-signals-new-target-for-2027-asteroid-deflection-test/

At the dawn of the Space Age, then President-elect John F. Kennedy spoke to the American people of “a new frontier” of unknown opportunities and perils, unfulfilled hopes and unfilled threats, uncharted science and unsolved problems. Six years later, Star Trek expanded on President Kennedy’s new frontier premise with

New structure gives ‘Portfolio Acquisition Executives’ authority over funding, requirements and integration across major space missions The post Space Force overhauls buying structure with new mission portfolios appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-overhauls-buying-structure-with-new-mission-portfolios/

The Trump administration has not yet decided whether to charge for space safety data despite a change in space policy enabling the government to do so. The post Office of Space Commerce weighing options for TraCSS user fees appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/office-of-space-commerce-weighing-options-for-tracss-user-fees/

The industry’s supply network, built for smaller volumes and slower production cycles, is struggling to keep pace. The post Space boom strains supply chain, industry report warns appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-boom-strains-supply-chain-industry-report-warns/

Guetlein: ‘We were asked to procure some additional space capabilities’ The post Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/golden-dome-cost-estimate-rises-to-185-billion-as-pentagon-expands-space-layer/

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: