The UK’s Economic Future is Tied to Space
At the UK Space Conference this week, the UK Space Agency released a number of reports making a not-so-veiled case for increased government spending on the UK space industry.
Douglas Gorman
Hubble Network Plans 60 Sat Bluetooth-Tracking Constellation
Hubble Network launched its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) finding network to track devices anywhere in the world.
Orbit Fab Takes Two Steps Toward Xenon Refueling
Orbit Fab landed a €750,000 ESA contract, and unveiled the details of its 2026 demo mission.
SpaceWorks to Fly In-Orbit Manufacturing Tech in 2026
The 2026 mission marks the kick-off of both companies’ commercial offering.
PLD’s Industrial Strategy Targets 32 Rockets a Year by 2030
To achieve this output, PLD plans to deepen its vertical integration, consolidate its supplier network, and begin to serialize its manufacturing process beginning in 2027.
Firefly Files IPO Prospectus
Firefly Aerospace is $FLYing into the Nasdaq with the space industry’s latest exit attempt.
Q&A with Varda’s CEO Will Bruey
Varda Space Industries closed a $187M Series C yesterday. In the wake of the fundraise, Payload sat down with Will Bruey, Varda’s CEO, to discuss how the new funds will be put to use.
Skyrora, Latitude Push Ahead Without ELC Funding
If space is hard, winning the European Launcher Challenge might just be harder.
ASD-Eurospace’s 2024 Report Suggests a Rocky Future
ASD-Eurospace concluded that 2024 was indeed a banner year for the European space sector on many fronts. Things start to derail, however, when extrapolating data into the future.
CisLunar Industries Raises $1M to Scale Production
The investment marks a step forward for CisLunar’s plans to transform from a small batch producer of PPUs for research and grant projects to a large-scale manufacturer for commercial and defense customers.
EnduroSat Taps SpaceX, Kuiper Veteran to Lead US Business
Thomas is stepping into the US chief executive role as EnduroSat finalizes several new teams and facilities to ramp up the company’s production.
ESA Selects Finalists For European Launch Challenge
Each launcher now stands the chance to win a maximum of €169M.