Voyager Selects Vivace to Manufacture Starlab
Starlab’s primary structure is planned to be about 8 m in diameter, just smaller than the core stage of the 8.4 m diameter SLS rocket.
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International Competition is Driving the Moon Race
In the 21st century space race, the contest to reach the Moon feels less like the Cold War and more like Wacky Races.
Blue Origin Wins $190M VIPER Contract
VIPER has slithered its way out of an early grave.
Quantum Space Acquires Phase Four’s Propulsion Tech
The deal opens the door for Quantum to integrate Phase Four’s unique propulsion capabilities to fuel Quantum’s Golden Dome ambitions.
Spanish VLEO Startup Kreios Closes €8M Seed Round
New satellites are coming to an orbit (very) near you.
The Ground Segment Takes Center Stage in Paris
Whatever the future holds for satellite operators, it’s safe to assume that the ground segment will be a lock step in making advancements of their own.
Icarus Raises $6.1M Seed to Put Robot Workers in Space
Add astronaut to the long list of jobs at risk of being displaced by AI.
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Exclusive: Hubble Network Closes $70M Series B
The round brings Hubble’s total funding to $100M, which will fund the deployment of a 60-sat constellation by 2028.
Exotrail Unveils Details of Second Spacevan OTV Mission
The mission, dubbed Wings of Light, will carry hosted payloads as well as satellites the OTV will deploy on orbit.
Viasat and Space42 Launch D2D Joint Venture
Equatys will combine terrestrial networks with multi-orbit satcom infrastructure to provide global direct-to-device connectivity.
K2 Space Nabs $15M from NewSpace Capital
K2 has locked in $195M in funding without even flying an orbital mission. Its first customer mission, Gravitas, is planned for next year.
Cailabs Lands €57M to Up Optical Ground Station Capacity
Cailabs is expanding its global footprint to meet the growing need for high-bandwidth, secure downlink capabilities.