SpaceX Delays Mars Plans in Favor of the Moon
The update is an about-face from previous comments made by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who called the Moon a “distraction” in January 2025.
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Univity Adds Direct-to-Device Service in VLEO Constellation
The company’s original vision was to deploy a 1,500 sat VLEO constellation to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for telecom providers. It’s now working to offer connections directly to consumer devices as well.
Astrolight Plans to Demo Space-to-Ground Optical Comms
Lucky for Europe, Lithuanian optical comms startup Astrolight is working on a solution to keep space-based comms protected in the years ahead.
Muon Space’s Sat-Backed Growth Strategy for 2026
Muon has 20 satellites manifested to launch in the next 20 months, and expects more contracts to close in the coming year, according to CEO Jonny Dyer.
ReOrbit and Google Cloud Kick Start “Space Cloud” Data Network
ReOrbit isn’t waiting around for the space industry to finish debating the viability of data centers in orbit.
Univity Adds Direct-to-Device Service in VLEO Constellation
The company’s original vision was to deploy a 1,500 sat VLEO constellation to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for telecom providers. It’s now working to offer connections directly to consumer devices as well.
Astrolight Plans to Demo Space-to-Ground Optical Comms
Lucky for Europe, Lithuanian optical comms startup Astrolight is working on a solution to keep space-based comms protected in the years ahead.
Budget Cuts Deal Another Blow to UK Space Sector
While the rest of Europe pours record funds into ESA and their own national research institutions, the UK seems to be taking a step in the other direction.
Univity Adds Direct-to-Device Service in VLEO Constellation
The company’s original vision was to deploy a 1,500 sat VLEO constellation to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for telecom providers. It’s now working to offer connections directly to consumer devices as well.
Muon Space’s Sat-Backed Growth Strategy for 2026
Muon has 20 satellites manifested to launch in the next 20 months, and expects more contracts to close in the coming year, according to CEO Jonny Dyer.
Exclusive: Viridian Space Signs CRADA Agreement with US Air Force
LEO is getting crowded, but there’s plenty of real estate available closer to home if you can make it work. California-based Viridian Space is aiming to do just that.
HawkEye 360 Taps Hale for Space Weather Forecasts
Predicting the future is no simple task, but for space weather forecasting startup Hale SWx, it’s part of the business model.
