China launched Thursday what appears to be the third satellite for a subset of classified, experimental satellites bound for geosynchronous orbit.
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British in-orbit manufacturing venture Space Forge has appointed technology veteran Atul Kumar to set up a semiconductor business in the United States, aiming to bolster domestic chip production as efforts to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers gather pace.
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Commercial space station developer Vast has signed three more payload customers for its Haven-1 station set to launch in a little more than a year.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 10, 2025) – As part of its strategic commitment to strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Spirit Electronics has acquired SMART Microsystems, located at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) […]
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Our guest today is Brad Head, Managing Director of International Partnerships at Elara Nova. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including a conversation on global collaboration and the evolving commercial space landscape.
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The Commerce Department’s space traffic coordination system has moved into the next phase of its development with full service expected to start early next year.
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For years, researchers have built AI-powered models to simulate virtual scenarios of the planet. The concept, known as Earth’s “digital twin,” leverages a wealth of real-time data gleaned from satellites, […]
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Indian satellite propulsion maker Bellatrix Aerospace announced plans April 10 to open a manufacturing facility in the United States in the coming months, joining a wave of foreign firms seeking a slice of the country’s vast space market.
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COLORADO SPRINGS – Military space leaders continue looking for ways to inject commercial technologies into their architectures. For strategic communications and positioning, navigation and timing, though, true commercial alternatives may […]
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On a cold January morning in 2021, Türkiye launched its Türksat 5A satellite into orbit, marking a significant step toward space independence. The nation celebrated this achievement, but underlying questions […]
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Saltzman: 'It's a system of systems'
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One year into his tenure as chief executive of SES, Adel Al-Saleh is steering one of the world’s largest satellite operators through yet another high-stakes transformation. His company is under […]
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As former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter once mused, the current military rank structure “dates back to when Napoleon was invading Europe 200 years ago.” While there are good reasons […]
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said his company has found a successful market providing dedicated launches for small satellites — a strategy that he said does not […]
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COLORADO SPRINGS — An upcoming exercise will help NASA respond if there is a solar storm during next year’s Artemis 2 mission near the moon. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center […]
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International space agencies stressed the importance of international partnerships with the United States and each other at Space Symposium April 9, as geopolitical shifts and an escalating trade war challenge the space industry.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The space industry must speed up adoption of artificial intelligence or risk falling behind, government and industry experts warned March 27. During a symposium organized by the […]
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Officials insist that U.S. and allies are keeping space cooperation on track
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Plano, Texas – Apogee Semiconductor, a leading provider of advanced technologies for space and extreme environments, today announced its collaboration with Arrow Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and […]
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Our guest today is Kari Bingen, senior fellow at the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium focusing on defense.
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Here’s your SpaceNews show daily for Wednesday. Inside: a one-on-one with NASA acting administrator Janet Petro, a sharp commentary on accelerating space acquisition, and in-depth coverage of U.S. Space Command’s […]
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NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman said that the agency should simultaneously pursue both human missions to the moon and Mars.
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Hyten: "You look at our on-orbit capabilities, they're basically the same as they were 10 years ago"
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Saltzman calls space "the ultimate team sport" as U.S. seeks to strengthen alliances
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COLORADO SPRINGS – The space sector is likely to benefit from increased defense spending by NATO allies, European military leaders said at the Space Symposium. At the NATO Summit in […]
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When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, many in the space industry assumed there would be immediate changes at NASA, particularly in its human spaceflight programs. Elon […]
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China has unveiled a long-term planetary exploration roadmap for planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life. Released by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), the roadmap outlines a series […]
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Electrical engineer Ed Tate was skeptical of proposals for space-based solar power when he initially heard about the concept seven years ago. “My first reaction was, ‘That really sounds like […]
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The commercial geostationary (GEO) satellite market is undergoing rapid transformation. Operators are adapting to shrinking broadcast revenues, increased pressure from low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations and the […]
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Colorado Springs — Within days of each other in late February and early March, the Aerospace Corp. and Spire Global announced similar breakthroughs: demonstrating optical intersatellite links between cubesats. News […]
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It’s 2027. Chinese warships have encircled Taiwan. High above, China’s growing fleet of satellites track and target United States military forces across the Pacific. At the same time, an array […]
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The program will distribute unclassified threat data to more than 900 space companies registered through the Space Systems Command's "Front Door" portal
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The company is expanding its small-satellite production space from 22,000 square feet to nearly 42,000 square feet.
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Paris, April 5, 2025 — One year after launching as a unified brand, Novaspace marks a major milestone as the trusted and independent global consulting firm guiding governments, space agencies, […]
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Redwire and ispace U.S. have agreed to collaborate on future lunar missions, seeking to tap into what the companies see as growing interest from companies and governments.
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Our guest today is Clay Mowry, CEO, AIAA. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including how optimism is everywhere — but so are the risks.
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Astroscale U.S. will refuel two U.S. Space Force spacecraft in geostationary orbit on a mission scheduled for launch in 2026.
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The U.S. space industry is several years away from having the capacity for continuous satellite production, according to prime contractors speaking April 8 during a Space Symposium panel in Colorado Springs.
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Gen. Stephen Whiting said the Pentagon is actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies and establishing requirements for new capabilities to counter China in space
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"We are finally at the cusp for both nuclear electric propulsion and nuclear thermal propulsion," said Kristin Houston, president of space propulsion and power systems at L3Harris Technologies
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