Policy

FCC Wants ‘Weird Space’ Missions To Get Spectrum, Too

The FCC has a plan to support the space industry sectors that feel more science fiction than fact. 

VC/PE

Sierra Space Closes $550M Series C

LuminArx Capital led the round, which valued the company at $8B.

VC/PE

Vast Secures $500M, Including $300M Series A

Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning. 

Military

Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’

“The Space Force is woefully short of the resources required to hold adversary space systems at risk, and is not ready to operate in a contested environment even though conflict with a major adversary will likely begin in space,” the report says. “While most of its current capabilities are highly effective in an uncontested environment, the Space Force lacks the capacity and capability to be ready for conflict in space.”

Polaris

Senate Tees Up NASA Reauthorization, Deputy Hearings

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is gearing up for a busy week.

Military

Space Was ‘First Mover’ In Iran Conflict, Top General Says

Military space capabilities played a critical role in the early stages of Operation Epic Fury, according to the Pentagon’s top general.

CivilLunar

NASA Pushes Crewed Moon Landing to Artemis IV

The US path to the Moon shifted significantly on Friday, in what NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman called the “only way forward” for the American lunar program. Hit the gas: Isaacman announced multiple changes to the program, including: Timeline: In light of these structural changes, Isaacman announced a new timeline for the American return to the…

Business

CesiumAstro Acquires AI Firm Vidrovr

CesiumAstro is the second company this month to rely on M&A to boost AI tech, after SpaceX acquired xAI (both owned by Elon Musk). 

VC/PE

Intuitive Machines, Seraphim Announce Fundraising Wins

The space industry is well into its nine-figure funding era. 

Polaris

Bill Spotlight: Methane Monitoring Science Act

Two lawmakers introduced a bill that would task NASA to improve the nation’s ability to detect cow farts—and all other forms of methane leaks.

ISSLEO

LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans

LambdaVision is preparing for its post-ISS future. 

BusinessSatcom

Exclusive: Sceye Unveils SceyeCELL Antenna

Sceye announced today a platform designed to merge the best of space and ground comms in the stratosphere.

Policy

US Chamber Fighting For Licensing, ITAR Reform in 2026

“How do we encourage the government to take the necessary actions to modernize our space infrastructure? That includes physical, policy and regulatory,” Neal said. “I think it will be tough for industry to grow and mature, if we don’t have that.”