NASA’s associate administrator will leave the agency at the end of the week as uncertainty continues about the timing and scope of potential job cuts.
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In this week's episode of Space Minds meet Lee Rosen who reflects on his SpaceX tenure, co-founding ThinkOrbital and where the industry is headed.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a review to identify offsets from the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
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Confusion lingers over the roles of the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command and intelligence agencies
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OQ Technology said Feb. 19 it could receive up to €17.5 million ($18.2 million) from a European Union-backed accelerator to support efforts to connect smartphones via its small satellite constellation.
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The Space Force, still in its infancy at five years old, must overcome systemic issues, including inadequate resources, unclear roles, and a lack of warfighting ethos, says a new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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President Donald Trump and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk reiterated claims in a televised interview that NASA astronauts were “abandoned” on the ISS.
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In February 2025, the United States Executive Branch invoked an emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and determined that tariffs on imports would be implemented in the near […]
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The company also selected Long Beach for its deep aerospace talent pool
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Since the Soviet era, few sectors have evoked as much pride among Russians as their space achievements, which stand as a symbol of the nation’s glory and technological prowess. However, […]
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NASA did not carry out a widely expected layoff of 1,000 or more employees Feb. 18, but the last-minute reprieve may only be temporary.
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Rocket Lab launched the first new generation imaging satellite for BlackSky Feb. 18 at almost the same time SpaceX achieved a new Falcon 9 milestone.
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SES moved to reassure investors about its financial stability Feb. 18 after Moody’s downgraded the Luxembourg-based satellite operator’s outlook from stable to negative.
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Rubicon is developing a 110-newton ASCENT thruster prototype for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
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Colorado Springs, CO (February 13, 2025) – Frontgrade Technologies, a leading provider of mission critical electronics for aerospace and defense, has become the first company to successfully qualify to Class L […]
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The 1990s were iconic: Super Mario Kart and Mortal Kombat ruled the arcades. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and “Ironic” by Alanis Morrisette topped the charts. Grunge fashion […]
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The 118th Congress closed with three dozen pieces of legislation dying at the end of the second session. Surely, some of those bills will be revived in the 119th Congress, […]
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In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Sunil Nagaraj, Founder and Managing Partner, Ubiquity Ventures.
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The United States and India are establishing an innovation partnership involving space as part of continued cooperation between the two countries in the field.
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HELSINKI — Beijing is scaling up its commercial space ambitions with new policies, infrastructure investments, and potentially record-setting launch targets, as announced at a conference last week. The Beijing Commercial […]
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The company is working with U.S. defense agencies and military contractors to position its Draper engine for next-generation missiles
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Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy says he has invited SpaceX to provide input on improving the FAA’s air traffic control system.
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The INFLECION constellation is designed to enhance maritime security, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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The European Union is making significant strides towards establishing itself as a leader in In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS). This capability is crucial for building a more sustainable, resilient and […]
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The space industry is preparing for an uptick in stock listings, even as the sour legacy of SPAC deals in the sector continues to leave a bad taste in public […]
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On January 27, President Trump signed an executive order to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” This directive mandates that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth submit a plan for a […]
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In a first, a European astronaut with a physical disability has been medically cleared for missions to the International Space Station.
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Washington-based Ravyn Technology Corp. is developing low-cost missiles propelled by solid rocket motors.
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One commercial lunar lander has entered orbit around the moon while another, launched at the same time, made a lunar flyby to set up a later return.
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The contract, announced by the Space Systems Command Feb. 13, is for a mission dubbed Victus Sol
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Eutelsat is taking another step away from consumer broadband as Starlink’s sprawling low Earth orbit network continues to erode demand for geostationary services.
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HELSINKI — China’s human spaceflight agency has announced a tender process for a lunar satellite to support the country’s first crewed moon landing and subsequent missions. The China Manned Space […]
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“Amateurs talk strategy while professionals talk logistics.” The phrase, often attributed to U.S. Army Gen. Omar Bradley, highlights how newcomers to a field will promote big plans while those with […]
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The commercialization of space is poised to be one of the most transformative yet challenging arenas for innovation this decade. Terrestrial industries such as telecommunications, defense, agriculture, and now AI, […]
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The chairs of the congressional committees that oversee civil and commercial spaceflight outlined their priorities for the new Congress.
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Lynk Global has raised more than $85 million to expand its direct-to-smartphone satellite network, as growing momentum from SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile highlights the market’s emerging potential.
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The House Science Committee is asking the GAO to review the FAAs launch regulations that have generated criticism from industry.
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The deal includes imagery services and the delivery of a high-resolution optical satellite through a partnership with Thales Alenia Space
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The company is betting on an industry shift toward larger satellites as launch costs decline
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Blue Origin is laying off 10% of its workforce, or more than 1,000 employees, citing the need to restructure the company and reduce bureaucracy.
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