Charter Launches Space Insurance Product at SXSW
The CA-based space program management startup partnered with five of the largest space insurers around the world to collaborate on a system to increase access to insurance across the space industry.
LEO
Stories about operations in low-Earth orbit.
Op-ed: As Satellite Collision Risks Increase, Ephemeris Sharing is Vital
As the number of satellites in LEO continues to grow exponentially, when it comes to a satellite’s location, sharing is caring.
TALOS Replaces Russia on Internet of Animals Project
The new system will continue to address problems wrought by humanity’s impact on the climate: biodiversity loss, poaching, and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
NGSO Fixed Satellite Service Spectrum Priority in the US: Payload Research
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its spectrum sharing rules for Non-Geostationary (NGSO) Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) systems to establish quantified interference protection criteria for satellite systems based on their level of spectrum priority.
SpinLaunch Raises $11.5M To Hurl Sats Into The Sky
“The next phase, obviously, is building out an orbital-capable launch system.”
Startups Race to Make Space-Based Power a Reality
In this article, we will review four companies pioneering space-based solar power, and their different approaches.
Slingshot Wins $13.3M Contract to Develop TraCSS UI
The Office of Space Commerce tapped Slingshot Aerospace to design the front door of its space situational awareness system, which will be a hub to help industry avoid collisions in orbit.
Satellites Face More Stormy Weather in 2025
A report from Space Foundation last week outlined how NASA, NOAA, and the commercial satellite industry are preparing to weather these storms.
European Space Capsule Biz Wins $160M Round
The Exploration Company has $800M in contract backlog from private space station companies.
The DoD Is Ramping Up Its Commercial Satellite Spend
Military users already spent $660M through the contract since 2023.