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Rep. Jeff Crank On the Mission of the Golden Dome Caucus
A new caucus established this summer is aiming to educate lawmakers about Golden Dome and build a coalition to support the Trump administration’s proposed missile defense program.
York Space Systems Delivers Tranche 1 SDA Sats
These sats will form a mesh network of optical communications links to provide global, low-latency comms for the DoD.
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Study Finds Space Solar Power Could Make Europe Net-Zero
Space could play a key role in helping the European Union reach its goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to a study released this week.
What Happens to the UK Space Agency Now?
Industry leaders shared nuanced views with Payload on what a DSIT-run UKSA might mean for the future of the country’s space ambitions.
Mynaric Charts Path to Rocket Lab, Investors Left Behind
Mynaric completed its financial restructuring this week—reigniting the possibility of an acquisition by Rocket Lab, but leaving investors holding the bag.
A Closer Look at Portugal’s First Spaceport
Just a few hours by plane from Europe, the Azores boast sandy beaches, a tropical climate, and soon, a shiny new spaceport.
What SpinLaunch Is Doing With Its $30M Series C
SpinLaunch closed new funding to develop a LEO satellite broadband constellation, called Meridian Space.
Zeno Power Hires NASA’s Former Chief Technologist
Charania, who also recently signed on as an advisor for Balerion Space Ventures, brings 25+ years of experience at many of the biggest names in the space industry.
Death to the Spreadsheet: ANT Automates Constellation Design
Building a satellite constellation? Ascending Node Technologies (ANT) says you shouldn’t need a PhD and a month of meetings to get started.
Muon Space Unveils the First Mission of its Upgraded Bus
The upgraded version of its MuSat, called MuSat XL, can fly up to 300kg of payload in LEO, and already has its first customer: Hubble Network.
