IonQ Signs MOU With DOE For Quantum In-Space Demo
The partnership will also study the use of quantum tech in space for other priorities—options include offering a secure alternative to GPS and investigating quantum networking.
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Axiom Launches Global Space Research Alliance
Axiom Space is establishing a group of space researchers to push for scientific priorities in orbit, to collaborate on shared goals, and to help the microgravity research industry navigate the transition from the government-led ISS to commercial space stations.
Maxar, Ecopia AI Team on Vector Mapping
Maxar Intelligence is joining forces with Ecopia AI, an AI-powered mapping company, to build more accurate vector maps that are already being used by government customers around the world.
House Bill Introduced to Boost In-Orbit Cooperation for Quad States
A space bill being considered by Congress is directing the defense secretary to look for opportunities to collaborate in orbit with Indo-Pacific allies.
Report: China Pushes on Space Diplomacy, Science, Launch
China has parlayed its “Space Silk Road” initiative into a network of 80 international infrastructure projects by weaving its comms tech, ground infrastructure, and satellite manufacturing capabilities into worldwide space programs, according to a new report.
Apex Closes $200M Series D
“We were not fundraising,” Cinnamon told Payload. “What it really came down to was Interlagos is uniquely equipped to really help us on the sales side of the house.”
FCC, Industry Talk Space Policy at Chamber Conference
From the Trump administration’s efforts to cut red tape for space operators, to industry’s reaction to the acquisition plan for the ISS’ successor, here are some of the biggest space takeaways from the third day of the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Aerospace Summit.
Rendezvous Robotics Emerges With $3M
Alongside its debut in the space industry, the Golden, CO-based startup also announced it had already flown two demos of its tech to orbit.
SDA Prepares for First Operational Launch of Comms Tech
Troops in the IndoPacific are just a few months away from getting access to better comms tech thanks to the SDA.
Lawmakers Will Debate Space Amendments to NDAA
House lawmakers submitted 1,100+ amendments to the NDAA. The rules committee met yesterday to decide which ones will be considered on the floor this week. Here’s what’s in, and what’s out.
CNES Taps Industry For 5G D2D Demo
Thales Alenia Space—a joint company between Thales and Leonardo—will lead the consortium, which also includes participation by Thales and Capgemini.
New Acting Director at SDA as Tournear Leaves Agency
Derek Tournear, the inaugural director of SDA, is leaving his position after six years running the office tasked with quickly building satellite constellations to better serve troops.