LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth Partner to Connect Space and Soil
Nature-based projects are generating more environmental data than ever before.Satellites observe landscapes from orbit, while field teams capture what is happening on the ground.…
Yet these data sources often […] The post LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth …
In this episode, SpaceNews Mike Gruss interviews Kevin Lausten, CEO of Morpheus Space, at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.…
They discuss why propulsion is critical […] The post Propulsion is hav…
Tendeg Launches NewTEN Steerable Compact Antenna at SmallSat
SALT LAKE CITY – Aug.25, 2026 – Tendeg has released NewTEN, a two-axis steerable reflector antenna that expands communications performance and pointing access for small spacecraft.…
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In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews Icarus Robotics CEO and co-founder Ethan Barajas at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.…
They discuss why astronauts have […] The post Robotics and the future …
Aerospace demonstrates DiskSats in low-Earth orbit
SALT LAKE CITY – The Aerospace Corp.is continuing to demonstrate the viability of pancake-shaped DiskSats in the wake of their December launch on a Rocket Lab Electron.…
“It’s the […] The post Aerospace demonstrates DiskSats in low-Earth or…
Spirit Electronics Adds Texas Instruments and Microchip Technology Space Grade Components to Online Store Ahead of SmallSat 2026
PHOENIX, AZ — August 24, 2026 — Spirit Electronics, a value‑added distributor of high‑reliability electronics focused on performance‑driven program requirements, announced that space‑grade and high‑reliability components from Texas Instruments and […] The post Spirit Electronics Adds Texas Instruments and Microchip Technology Space Grade Components to Online Store Ahead of SmallSat 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Fuel for the Next Generation of Cislunar Exploration? Technology and Talent.
After NASA astronauts landed on the moon in 1969, their achievement bore decades’ worth of fruit, including scientific discoveries and a strategic national security advantage.…
Now — with plans to […] The post The Fuel for the Next Generation of C…
Tory Bruno Named Honorary Chair Of World Space Week 2027
Houston — World Space Week Association announced today that Tory Bruno, President of National Security at Blue Origin, will serve as Honorary Chair of World Space Week 2027.…
“Tory Bruno […] The post Tory Bruno Named Honorary Chair Of World Spac…
Chinese launch startup Orienspace targets IPO, secures funding for reusable Gravity-2 rocket
HELSINKI — Commercial launch company Orienspace has kicked off preparations for an IPO coaching process while closing a funding round for accelerating its reusable Gravity-2 rocket.…
The Shandong-based company, formally […] The post Chinese launch start…
Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, August 11th, 2026.Proteus Space, an AI-native aerospace company delivering rapid, end-to-end access to space, today announced that retired U.…
Air Force Maj.
Kimberly “Kim” Crider has […] The post Proteus Space Names Maj.
Webinar on MOSA Interoperability Standards for Space Systems – August 26, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISTO Space Systems MOSA Interface Standards Alliance Announces Industry Webinar: “MOSA Interoperability Standards for Space Systems” August 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT / […] The post Webinar on MOSA Interoperability Standards for Space Systems – August 26, 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
Chinese radio-frequency intelligence startup StarRF closes new funding round
HELSINKI — A Chinese startup building a constellation to detect and geolocate radio-frequency emissions from orbit has closed a funding round as China’s commercial sector expands.…
Tianjin-based Xingkan Jiuzhou Technology, […] The post Chinese radio-f…
The COSMOSIS framework can ensure that Washington governs space with its complexity in mind.
Policy documents from both the White House and the Office of Space Commerce this summer acknowledge that space is a complex system, as to which forms of adaptive governance should […] The post The COSMOSIS framework can ensure that Washington governs space with its complexity in mind.…
Landspace aims to refly recovered Zhuque-3 booster within six months
HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is targeting a reflight of its Zhuque-3 first stage in months, following its historic successful vertical landing Aug.…
A company representative told […] The post Landspace aims to refly rec…
Golden Dome chief touts progress as funding questions loom
Guetlein joins North Dakota senators in making the case for the missile defense program The post Golden Dome chief touts progress as funding questions loom appeared first on SpaceNews.
New space transportation policy focuses on increased launch rates
The White House released a new space transportation policy Aug.20 with an emphasis on enabling a sharp increase in the number of launches and reentries.…
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SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space
The new round of STRATFIs were awarded to Agile Space Industries, Antares Nuclear, EO Solutions, Hydrosat, Kall Morris, Method Security, Muon Space, Scout Space, Sedaro, Star Catcher Industries and ThinkOrbital The post SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space appeared first on SpaceNews.
Rocket Lab launched another satellite for Japanese radar-imaging company iQPS on Aug. 20. The post Rocket Lab launches 9th satellite for iQPS appeared first on SpaceNews.