LOS GATOS, CA – Cambrian Works announces it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,249,906.00 focused on Tactical Space Payload for Inertial […]
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Washington, D.C. — May 6, 2025 — SpaceNews, the trusted source for space industry news and analysis for more than 35 years, is proud to announce the appointment of Adam […]
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Starlink’s growth signals a strategic shift as SpaceX evolves from a launch provider to a diversified operator reshaping the commercial space landscape Paris, France– May 5, 2025 – According to […]
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Since 2011, NASA and the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory have engaged in public-private partnerships with entrepreneurial United States companies to bootstrap a commercial business ecosystem in low Earth […]
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The White House’s proposal to cut NASA’s budget by nearly 25% and cancel several major programs has drawn criticism from industry and members of Congress, while raising concerns among international partners.
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Launched from Roc, Stratolaunch’s massive carrier aircraft boasting a record-breaking 385-foot wingspan, the Talon-A2 drone was released over the Pacific Ocean.
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Eutelsat shares closed up nearly 13% May 5 after the French operator said it would replace its CEO with Jean-François Fallacher, a telecoms veteran joining from a key partner in Europe’s planned sovereign broadband constellation.
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Officials are unconvinced of strategic benefit, even as industry eyes long-term contracts
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Novaspace’s Space Economy Report, 11th Edition, highlights downstream solutions driving significant industry growth. Paris, 2025 – Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 11th Edition […]
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Global government space investments rocketed to $135 billion in 2024, marking a 10% increase from 2023, with defense expenditures driving growth and continuing to outpace civil spending. Novaspace, the leading […]
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Novaspace report highlights evolving pricing models amid growing supply and cost-efficient capacity Paris, February 19, 2025 – Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 7th […]
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Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has unveiled a new offering: the Major Space Programs Tracker. This report debuts with a spotlight on a defining trend across […]
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LATSAT will gather Latin American and global space leaders for groundbreaking discussions and networking, focusing on the future of the region’s space sector and pathways to industry growth. Paris, Bogotá […]
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Situational awareness emerges as essential infrastructure for orbital sustainability Paris, April, 2025 – Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has unveiled a new offering: the Space Situational […]
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Malicious interference with the United States Global Positioning System (GPS) is a potentially fatal safety hazard that demands immediate attention and unified action. As the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency […]
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Startup Inversion Space says its first flight of a reentry vehicle was “profoundly valuable” even though the vehicle did not reenter.
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"These specialists will become the experts we turn to during the next conflict," said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey.
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European regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Luxembourg satellite fleet operator SES’ multi-billion-dollar plan to buy U.S.-based rival Intelsat.
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The White House is proposing to phase out SLS and Orion spacecraft as well as reduce ISS operations in its fiscal year 2026 budget request.
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New analysis from Novaspace outlines the scale, urgency, and investment potential of closing the global access gap. Paris, FR – May 2, 2025 – Novaspace today released the third edition […]
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NASA will continue efforts to restore contact with Lunar Trailblazer through mid-June, holding out hope it can still conduct its mission to search for water ice on the moon.
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The space industry is entering a new era. No longer defined solely by national agencies and defense contractors, it now includes a fast-growing field of private innovators, venture-backed startups and […]
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Lockheed Martin formally delivered to NASA May 1 the Orion spacecraft for Artemis 2, keeping that mission on track for a launch in early 2026.
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Radian Aerospace, a company with long-term plans to develop a spaceplane, intends first to develop a reentry vehicle as both a technology demonstrator and for hypersonic test applications.
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The contract covers both the flight demonstration and integration of the engine into a test vehicle
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The contracts are for the Space Test Experiments Platform (STEP) 2.0 program
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Matthew Lohmeier was nominated by President Trump to be undersecretary of the Air Force, overseeing both the Air Force and the Space Force
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Simsbury, CT — May 1, 2025 — Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) has once again demonstrated its unparalleled expertise in spacecraft dispensing with the successful deployment of the first round […]
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Low Earth orbit (LEO) is on the verge of a major expansion in crewed operations, but the proliferation of space debris could threaten these missions and create safety hazards for […]
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NASA is delaying the next competition for an astrophysics mission by a year, the latest sign of the fiscal pressures from an upcoming budget proposal.
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In this week's episode of Space Minds, Bhavya Lal, the former acting Chief Technologist at NASA explains how nuclear power could unlock humanity's next giant leap in space.
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President Trump’s national security advisor Mike Waltz said Golden Dome will remain a top administration priority.
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NASA is investigating a problem with the electric propulsion system on its Psyche asteroid spacecraft, but an agency official said it is not currently a major concern.
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The Senate Commerce Committee voted April 30 to advance Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA administrator to the full Senate, bringing him one step from confirmation.
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New report highlights Lunar exploration and Mars sample return missions as key drivers of expansion. Paris, FR – April 23, 2025 – Novaspace announces the release of its latest market […]
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The Colorado-based company announced April 30 that it closed a Series C round that combines equity and debt financing.
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At the risk of understating the case, Europe has been shaken by recent geopolitical events. ‘Great power politics’ is back, and Europe faces the very real risk of becoming a […]
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A Vega C rocket successfully launched an Earth science satellite for the European Space Agency, a mission officials said was also a demonstration of European space sovereignty.
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A Chinese state-owned rocket maker is making progress in producing large diameter stainless steel tanks for its next-generation launch vehicles.
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China’s three Shenzhou-19 mission astronauts are safely back on the ground following a six-month-mission aboard the Tiangong space station.
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