Second Edition of Space Debris 2026 Conference Kicks Off with Participation from 75 CountriesThe second edition of the Space Debris 2026 Conference officially commenced today. Organized by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), the conference is witnessing broad international participation representing 75 countries from […] The post Second Edition of Space Debris 2026 Conference Kicks Off with Participation from 75 Countries appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astranis adds Oman customer to summer GEO launch lineupOman-based industrial conglomerate MB Group has ordered a small geostationary broadband satellite from Astranis that is slated to launch this summer. The post Astranis adds Oman customer to summer GEO launch lineup appeared first on SpaceNews.
AST SpaceMobile secures role on MDA SHIELD defense architectureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 AST SpaceMobile has been selected for a prime contract position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, program, placing its space-based cellular broadband architecture inside a key U.S. missile defense modernization effort. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity framework is designed to rapidly deliver new capabilities across
Blue Origin plans bespoke high-speed Starlink rivalBlue Origin aims to start deploying more than 5,400 satellites from late next year for its own Starlink broadband competitor, targeting up to 6 Tbps capacity for enterprise, data center and government customers. The post Blue Origin plans bespoke high-speed Starlink rival appeared first on SpaceNews.
GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2026 GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests that demonstrate the viability of a liquid fueled rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missile applications. The work marks the first initiative launched under a broader joint technology development arrangement between the two companies. The partners report that the experimental propulsion system is designed to d
This year must bring greater collaboration against orbital congestionThe problem of overcrowding orbits and increasing space debris has never been more urgent. International organizations, policy makers, regulators, space operators and researchers are recognizing how critical this issue is and how it could impact all space services and operations, including, but not limited to, satellite broadband, global navigation satellite systems, scientific research and space […] The post This year must bring greater collaboration against orbital congestion appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA selects industry partners to mature Habitable Worlds Observatory technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2026 NASA has chosen a set of industry proposals to advance technologies for its Habitable Worlds Observatory concept, a planned flagship space telescope intended to directly image Earth-like planets around Sun-like stars and analyze their atmospheres for potential signs of life. The observatory is also expected to support a broad astrophysics program and contribute to planning for future human
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink deployment mission since problem strikes satelliteThe Starlink 6-88 will add 29 broadband internet satellites to the constellation of more than 9,300 in low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12 a.m. EST (0500 UTC).
Synspective tapped to provide satellite imagery for Japan’s new military constellationThe project reflects a broader global shift toward using commercial remote-sensing satellites for national security missions The post Synspective tapped to provide satellite imagery for Japan’s new military constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
AST BlueBird 6 enters orbit as record low Earth orbit cellular arrayLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2025 AST SpaceMobile Inc. has confirmed the successful orbital launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite, described as the largest commercial communications array deployed in low Earth orbit and designed to support space-based cellular broadband services for commercial and government users. The mission lifted off at 10:25 p.m. EST on December 23 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Indi
PUNCH mission delivers sweeping new view of solar activityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2025 After less than a year in orbit, NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission, built and led by Southwest Research Institute, is returning wide-field images that place the Sun's activity in the broader context of the inner solar system while tracking comets and major space weather events as they move outward from the Sun. SwRI's Dr. Craig DeForest outlined the mis
Hungary’s 4iG commits to $100 million Axiom Space investmentHungarian communications provider 4iG has agreed to invest $100 million in U.S.-based space station developer Axiom Space, broadening its footprint in the space industry amid a broader push toward vertically integrated capabilities in the industry. The post Hungary’s 4iG commits to $100 million Axiom Space investment appeared first on SpaceNews.
2025 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon ValleyNASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley continued to make strides in research, technology, engineering, science, and innovation this past year. Join us as we take a look back at some of the highlights from 2025. From Supercomputers to Wind Tunnels: NASA’s Road to Artemis II By combining the technologies of the NASA Advanced […]
NASA’s DiskSat Technology Demo Launches to Low Earth OrbitNASA’s DiskSat technology demonstration mission will test the performance of a new small spacecraft platform designed to expand the capabilities of current small spacecraft. By demonstrating the advantages of a flat, disk-shaped architecture over the conventional CubeSat design, DiskSat aims to enable lower-cost space missions, broaden scientific opportunities, and increase overall access to space. At […]
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NASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leaderA long and winding road to reach NASA's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Gilat wins 10 million dollar order for transportable direct downlink earth observation systemLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 12, 2025 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has secured an order of about 10 million dollars for a customized Earth observation direct downlink solution to be delivered over the next 12 months. The contract was awarded to Gilat DataPath and broadens the role of Gilat Defense from satellite communications into Earth observation and geospatial intelligence. The system is based on a transportable direct do
China hearing focuses on U.S. policy shortfallsA House hearing on the rise of China’s space program turned into a broader critique of U.S. space policy, including NASA’s current approach to returning astronauts to the moon. The post China hearing focuses on U.S. policy shortfalls appeared first on SpaceNews.
How Starlink’s explosive growth is reshaping connectivity in an increasingly connected worldPart 2 of our Understanding the SpaceX-Era Economy series examines how Starlink’s explosive growth is reshaping connectivity in an increasingly connected world, pushing satellite broadband from a niche service into the mainstream and redefining expectations for ubiquitous access. The post How Starlink’s explosive growth is reshaping connectivity in an increasingly connected world appeared first on SpaceNews.
China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development planChina’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions. The post China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan appeared first on SpaceNews.



















