Catch up on the latest insights into the space industry.
China Could Beat the US to the Moon, Experts Warn
Yesterday, four space industry and China experts appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics testifying that if the US doesn’t step up, it risks ceding space superiority to China. That risk, according to witnesses, comes on all fronts—from the Moon and planetary science, to PNT systems and LEO security.
Canada Awards MDA Space $45M CAD to Secure Domestic EO
Robust domestic capability across the space domain is a key development priority for Canada. Yesterday, the Canadian government made another commitment toward that goal.
Breaking Down Europe’s Launch Funding
ESA states pledged €902.2M as part of the European Launcher Challenge to fund five launch companies’ attempts to reach orbit.
ESA Keeps the Door Open for More Defense Funding
ESA plans to keep subscriptions for a new defense initiative open for the next year, which usually finalizes funding at the close of each three-year ministerial meeting.
Viasat’s HaloNet: Continuous Near-Earth Communications for Space Ops
As LEO satellite numbers grow into the tens of thousands, maintaining reliable connectivity is a significant challenge for the space industry. Ground coverage gaps, spectrum bottlenecks, and NASA’s planned Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) retirement create both a communications cliff and an opportunity. Viasat, a global communications company, aims to fill this gap with HaloNet, its holistic space relay network, offering…
Space Leasing International Enters the GEO Market
When thinking about operating a satellite in GEO, is it better to rent or buy?