UK Launcher Orbex files for administration after failed funding effortsMILAN — United Kingdom-based launch company Orbex announced that its business is folding after multiple attempts to stay solvent fell through. The company announced Feb. 11 that it has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators — a process in the U.K. that’s similar to declaring bankruptcy — after fundraising, merger and acquisition efforts […] The post UK Launcher Orbex files for administration after failed funding efforts appeared first on SpaceNews.
Integrate Raises $17M to Commercialize the World’s First Ultra-Secure Project Management Platform for Classified ProgramsSEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2026 — Integrate, the developer of the world’s first ultra-secure project management platform for dynamic multi-entity execution, today announced a $17 million Series A raise led by FPV Ventures with participation from Fuse […] The post Integrate Raises $17M to Commercialize the World’s First Ultra-Secure Project Management Platform for Classified Programs appeared first on SpaceNews.
Demand for sovereign systems extends to the Earth-observation stackMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – At the recent World Economic Forum in Switzerland, much of the conversation revolved around the concerns of middle powers, nations with the wherewithal to influence international events that are not among the great powers. At the SmallSat Symposium in Mountain View, representatives of Earth-observation companies said middle powers that previously relied […] The post Demand for sovereign systems extends to the Earth-observation stack appeared first on SpaceNews.
I Am Artemis: Jesse BerdisListen to this audio excerpt from Jesse Berdis, Artemis II mobile launcher 1 deputy project manager: Jesse Berdis’s dream of becoming a structural engineer began with visions of skyscrapers rising above the Dallas and Oklahoma skyline. Today, that dream has soared beyond city limits, reaching towering heights at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. […]
How much is vertical integration squeezing the smallsat opportunity?As SpaceX and other vertically integrated space giants expand their reach, questions are growing over just how much room other small satellite companies have to build scalable businesses. The post How much is vertical integration squeezing the smallsat opportunity? appeared first on SpaceNews.
ESA’s Genesis mission celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in STEMOn 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, we are spotlighting the Genesis mission by speaking to Sara Gidlund, Head of the Genesis Project and Gaia Fusco, Genesis System and Operations Manager about the vision behind a mission for the world. In this video, the women behind Genesis show how strong leadership drives technical innovation at ESA and inspire the next generation to lead with curiosity, vision and impact. More on Genesis.
NINE INNOVATIVE COMPANIES SELECTED FOR FOURTH COHORT OF SDA TAP LAB – CATALYST CAMPUS MINI ACCELERATORCatalyst Campus is proud to welcome the fourth cohort of small businesses to the SDA TAP Lab – Catalyst Campus Mini Accelerator, a dynamic two-month program designed to prepare innovative […] The post NINE INNOVATIVE COMPANIES SELECTED FOR FOURTH COHORT OF SDA TAP LAB – CATALYST CAMPUS MINI ACCELERATOR appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV TestingWater flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, helped capture critical data to support testing a new SLS (Space Launch System) stage expected to fly on the Artemis IV mission. The activation milestone […]
Orbex Fails After Planned Purchase Falls ThroughThe UK-based services provider Orbex has entered insolvency proceedings after a planned takeover by European space logistics startup The Exploration Company fell through. In December 2025, The Exploration Company entered negotiations to acquire Orbex. On 21 January, the companies announced they had signed a letter of intent, with The Exploration Company’s CEO Hélène Huby describing […] The post Orbex Fails After Planned Purchase Falls Through appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Eutelsat gets nearly 1 billion euros in French-backed ECA financingEutelsat has signed a 975 million euro ($1.2 billion) France-backed export credit agency financing package to help fund 440 replacement satellites for its OneWeb LEO broadband constellation. The post Eutelsat gets nearly 1 billion euros in French-backed ECA financing appeared first on SpaceNews.
Flexible electronics reshape intelligent robot designTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 08, 2026 With robots taking on more roles in daily life and industry, their evolution toward autonomous intelligence is being held back by rigid electronic hardware that cannot conform to complex, curved bodies. Traditional hard components are difficult to mount on non planar robot surfaces, which limits the integration of critical sensing, computation, and actuation functions that underpin perception, d
When Earth's magnetic field took its time flippingSalt Lake City UT (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Earth's magnetic field is generated by the churn of its liquid nickel-iron outer core, but it is not a constant feature. Every so often, the magnetic north and south poles swap places in what are called geomagnetic reversals, and the record of these flips is preserved in rocks and sediments, including those from the ocean floor. These reversals don't happen suddenly, but over several thous
Scaling rules for metamaterials promise better implants and safer devicesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 Metamaterials are engineered composites whose internal architecture, rather than their base substances, governs how they respond to forces and deformation. In these systems, repeating building blocks known as unit cells are arranged in regular patterns, and their size, shape, and connectivity determine properties such as stiffness, strength, and energy absorption. Researchers from the University
Lockheed Martin debuts Lamprey undersea mission vehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Lockheed Martin has introduced the Lamprey Multi Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, a new submersible designed to give US and allied naval forces a flexible and persistent presence in contested waters. The company describes LampreyMMAUV as a plug and play platform that can attach to existing surface ships or submarines without requiring host modifications, recharge its batteries using bu
Show HN: I built managed OpenClaw hosting with 60s provisioning in 6 daysHey HN,I'm Daniel, solo dev from Germany. I built ClawHosters (https://clawhosters.com), a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent framework.Quick timeline: domain registered February 5th. First paying customer six days later. I probably should have spent more time on it, but it works.If you haven't seen OpenClaw, it lets you run a personal AI assistant that connects to Telegram, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp. Self-hosting it is absolutely possible, but it's a pain. You're dealing with Docker setup, SSL certs, port forwarding, security hardening, keeping the image updated. Most people don't want to deal with any of that. They just want the thing running.That's what ClawHosters does. You pick a tier (EUR 19-59/mo), click create, and you've got a running instance with a subdomain. About 60 seconds if we have prewarmed capacity, maybe 90 seconds from a cold snapshot.Some technical details that might interest this crowd:*Subdomain routing chain.* Every instance gets
FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline loomsAmazon received approval Feb. 10 to deploy thousands more broadband satellites, weeks after seeking relief from a July milestone for its first-generation network after reaching only about 11% of the required deployment. The post FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms appeared first on SpaceNews.
Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest from customers seeking smaller systems tailored to specific needs. The post Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program“The NRO is always looking for innovative ways to bring on new partners,” said Chris Scolese, director of the NRO The post National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.
Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellersAmazon announced its first LEO maritime broadband reseller agreements Feb. 10, as it prepares to deploy another batch of satellites this week on the inaugural flight of Europe’s Ariane 64 rocket. The post Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellers appeared first on SpaceNews.
CubeSats’ Missions BeginNASA astronaut Chris Williams pointed a camera out a window on the cupola as a set of CubeSats were deployed outside the Kibo laboratory module by a small satellite orbital deployer into Earth orbit. Students from Mexico, Italy, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan designed the shoe-boxed satellites for a series of Earth observations and technology demonstrations. CubeSats are a class of nanosatellites – small spacecraft […]




















