What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASAA predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn’s rings at a new angle. Skywatching Highlights Transcript An early morning hangout with the Moon and planets, a comet swings by, prime time for the Milky Way, and Saturn’s rings shine at a new angle. That’s What’s Up […]
Look Up and Skynopy partner on automated satellite collision avoidance serviceSpace surveillance venture Look Up plans to use Skynopy’s ground station network to help automate its proposed low Earth orbit collision avoidance service, the French startups announced June 17. The post Look Up and Skynopy partner on automated satellite collision avoidance service appeared first on SpaceNews.
BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modificationSAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office awarded a contract modification to BlackSky Technology to accelerate development of AROS broad-area-collection satellites. “The effort funds a direct path toward a flight […] The post BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification appeared first on SpaceNews.
What’s Up: June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASAVenus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.
Tomorrow.io adds $35 million to DeepSky funding roundWeather intelligence provider Tomorrow.io has added $35 million to its latest funding round, bringing the total to $210 million to accelerate development of a next-generation constellation for gathering atmospheric data. The post Tomorrow.io adds $35 million to DeepSky funding round appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night SkyNASA’s TESS has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date
What’s Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASAMercury shines at its brightest for the year, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks, and a bright new comet makes an appearance in April’s night sky.
Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payloadProgram will test large segmented optical system for future surveillance satellites The post Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payload appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Land Parcels at Sandusky FacilityNASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking proposals to lease select land parcels at its Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026. The parcels are part of an area of land that currently serves as a buffer for ongoing NASA operations. The solicitation includes the […]
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What’s Up: March 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASAWhat are some skywatching highlights in March 2026? A total lunar eclipse blood moon takes centre stage, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox.
Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEOFounder Fatih Ozmen, who was interim CEO, remains board chair The post Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky CEO appeared first on SpaceNews.
Record LOFAR Radio Sky Map Charts Millions Of Growing Black HolesLondon (SDX) Feb 23, 2026 An international team using the Low Frequency Array has released the most detailed low frequency radio map of the sky so far, revealing 13.7 million cosmic radio sources and delivering an unprecedented census of actively growing supermassive black holes across the universe. The new LOFAR Two-metre Sky Survey Data Release 3 also showcases a remarkable variety of systems powered by these black hol
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BlackSky expands Gen-3 assured access for international defense customerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 17, 2026 BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a new seven figure Assured contract that deepens its relationship with an international defense customer seeking guaranteed access to Gen 2 and Gen 3 satellite capabilities. The agreement extends uncontested tasking priority and real time delivery of imagery and AI enabled analytics over the country's key areas of interest. The Assured model gives the c
UK space firm Skyrora explores buying assets of struggling rival OrbexLondon (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 British company Skyrora, which designs and builds rockets to carry small satellites into space, announced Thursday it could acquire "select" assets from its stricken rival Orbex, including its spaceport in Scotland. The move by Skyrora, based in the Scottish city Glasgow, comes the day after Orbex revealed it was in the process of appointing administrators after "fundraising, merger and acq
Tomorrow.io banks $175 million for DeepSky weather constellationSAN FRANCISCO – Tomorrow.io raised $175 million to fund DeepSky, a satellite constellation designed to gathering vast quantities of atmospheric data for artificial intelligence models. With the money provided by private equity investors Stonecourt Capital and HarbourVest Partners, Tomorrow.io plans to rapidly expand its “space infrastructure and intelligence platform, enabling unprecedented global atmospheric sensing and […] The post Tomorrow.io banks $175 million for DeepSky weather constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
BlackSky expands Gen 3 Assured deals with new defense customerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured multiple Gen 3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following an early access period for the capability. The company reports that the expansion agreements signal a rapid shift by the customer toward advanced space-based dynamic monitoring as they scale to support time-sensitive tactical intelligence, surv
What’s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASANASA’s Artemis II mission has its first opportunity to launch to the moon, Orion the Hunter takes center stage, and a planetary parade marches across the night sky.
Tomorrow.io unveils DeepSky: constellation of large satellites and instrumentsSAN FRANCISCO – Weather intelligence startup Tomorrow.io unveiled DeepSky, a satellite constellation designed to refine atmospheric forecasts by gathering the vast quantities of data needed to feed artificial intelligence models. […] The post Tomorrow.io unveils DeepSky: constellation of large satellites and instruments appeared first on SpaceNews.


















