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LunarPolaris

Lunar Startup CEOs Push For ‘CLPS 2.0’

CEOs asked lawmakers to support block buys in CLPS 2.0 to give industry the opportunity to purchase materials in advance, providing certainty in both the supply chain and the workforce. 

State of the Space Industry 2025

The State of Satcom 2025

For the satellite communications industry, change has become the new constant.

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InternationalLaunch

ESA Launches its Launcher Challenge 

The quickest way to get to space from Europe is to veer left at the UK, fly across the pond, and hitch a ride on a US-built rocket. ESA wants to change that.

CivilInternational

ESA Calls for Funding Boost to Meet Long-Term Goals

The space agency laid out its long-term vision for the region’s space sector in its Strategy 2040 document.

GEOInternationalLEO

Exotrail Inks Multi-Launch Deal with MaiaSpace

After its first successful demonstration, Exotrail is buying up space on launchers.

InternationalLaunchMilitary

NordSpace Unveils SHARP Program for Canadian Defense 

Canada is increasingly focused on building up its sovereign defense capabilities to monitor and defend its northern front.

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LunarMoonshot Mechanics 2025

Startups Tap Sun, Nukes To Keep Lunar Rovers Kicking

Two US companies have proved that industry can land on the Moon. Now, startups are tackling the next challenge: keeping those missions running for years instead of weeks. 

BusinessLunar

Blue Ghost’s Success is Driving Commercial Interest, CEO Says

“People have business models and revenues they need to generate,” Kim said, adding that he’s been getting “a lot of inquiries” from potential commercial customers after Blue Ghost’s flight. “They can depend on Firefly to take a pragmatic approach and stick the landing and get multiple days of surface operations.” 

LunarPolicy

NASA Must Speed Up Decision Making to Beat China to the Moon, Experts Say

“There is not a global competition yet for Mars, so we need to take the right thing at the right time,” Dumbacher said. “The Moon first, then Mars.”

LunarMoonMoonshot Mechanics 2025Science

Inside the Hunt for Lunar Water

The sci fi dreams—and economic boom—that would be fulfilled by establishing a long-term lunar presence all hinge on one thing: the ability to locate, extract, and process water ice on the Moon’s surface. 

Funding Deals
StartupsVC/PE

Magdrive Propels US Expansion With $10.5M Seed Round

Deep SpaceStartupsVC/PE

Karman+ Raises $20M For Asteroid Mining Demo

StartupsVC/PE

K2 Space Raises $110M Series B 

National Security
LEOMilitary

Space Force to Launch 100+ Sats in 2025

InternationalMilitarySatcom

What’s Next With The Head of Gilat Defense

LaunchMilitary

ULA CEO Responds to ‘Inaccurate’ AF Report