The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is leaving after three years on the job and will be replaced by a longtime lab official.

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The quantum computing firm plans to build the first space-based quantum key distribution system

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The White House has nominated a former Air Force officer and advocate for the Space Force to be the deputy administrator of NASA.

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PUAKO, Hawaii — ClearSpace completed the second phase of the UK Space Agency’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission, by testing and refining technology to remove satellites from low-Earth orbit. In […]

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NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) are bringing us closer than we’ve been in decades to regular lunar exploration and scientific discovery. As a scientist, I admire what these companies […]

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Democratic leaders of two House committee are asking NASA and the Defense Department to investigate claims that SpaceX takes investment from Chinese sources as well as broader conflict-of-interest concerns.

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Despite existing cooperation, fragmented efforts between the United States and the European Union are limiting space security and sustainability. A stronger, unified approach is needed to tackle these growing challenges, […]

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Japanese company ispace says its second lunar lander in now in orbit around the moon ahead of a landing attempt in early June.

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Saltzman said the military’s space branch is not resourced to do what it’s being asked to do

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India is tightening security and data compliance rules for satellite connectivity, creating new hurdles for SpaceX’s Starlink and other broadband constellations aiming to enter the world’s most populous country.

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The Federal Aviation Administration will allow SpaceX to perform as many as 25 Starship launches a year from its Texas site, five times the previous limit.

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The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program seeks to build a government-owned ground system for missile warning satellite command and control.

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Join us on May 6 for a timely discussion on those challenging Starlink and the push for multi-orbit and multi-operator solutions.

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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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