NOAA Taps BAE Systems to Measure Hyperspectral Ocean Color
The US’ central weather-tracking agency has commissioned BAE Systems to build an instrument for its next-generation weather and climate constellation, GeoXO.
Rachael Zisk
Russia and US Face Off on Responsible Space Behavior
US leadership is frustrated with Russia’s behavior in the space domain, and they weren’t afraid to show it this week in public remarks both domestically and on the world stage.
How To Survive a Solar Storm
The geomagnetic storm that painted skies purple and green across vast swaths of the Northern Hemisphere over the weekend also created a dangerous environment for satellites in Earth’s orbit.
The Space Force Needs to Grow Up, Says CNAS
America’s newest military branch still has some maturing to do to earn the respect and support of the public and the nation’s adversaries, according to analysts.
Xona Raises $19M Series A
Xona Space Systems is working to build an alternative to GPS in LEO, and it’s just secured an additional $19M to make that goal a reality.
Introducing Portal Space Systems
The next era of the space economy will involve servicing and life extension, if the players in the industry today have it their way, and that will require extreme spacecraft maneuverability.
Sweden and Switzerland Sign the Artemis Accords
NASA has been building up its team of responsible space actors, and this week, it brought on two new recruits.
Industry to Save the Day on MSR
The fate of Mars Sample Return is in industry’s hands.
US Space Agencies Call for Public-Private Partnerships
The US civil and military space orgs got together to suss out the state of the space industrial base, and their conclusions are clear: resilience and speed are top priorities, and commercial partnerships are what will make that possible.
Varda Raises $90M Series B
On the heels of its first successful mission returning in-space manufactured drugs from orbit, Varda Space Industries has closed a $90M Series B, bringing the company’s total fundraising to date to $145M.
Exclusive: Phase Four Secures a $14.9M DARPA Contract for an Air-Breathing VLEO System
Congestion in LEO is on its way up, and in response, the US military is looking to move down.
The State of Satcom
We’re more connected than ever, and we have the growth of satellite communications technologies to thank. In the past year alone, the satcom industry has made major advances in internet coverage, in-flight connectivity, technology development for direct-to-device, and emergency broadband services…the list goes on.