Technology
Stories about the tech that’s driving the new space age.
Beyond Gravity Boosts Production of its Solar Array Tech
This week, Beyond Gravity became the latest European parts manufacturer to expand its production facility.
Impulse Space Sets its Sights on the Moon
Getting to the Moon is about to get a whole lot easier—at least, if Impulse Space can execute on its new mission.
Inside Astrolight’s Secure Comms Network Plans
Instances of satellite jamming are on the rise, and so are optical communications solutions to defend against interference.
Inversion Space Unveils Arc Reentry Vehicle
The quickest delivery service isn’t coming via drone from an Amazon fulfilment center—it’s coming from space.
Spanish VLEO Startup Kreios Closes €8M Seed Round
New satellites are coming to an orbit (very) near you.
Icarus Raises $6.1M Seed to Put Robot Workers in Space
Add astronaut to the long list of jobs at risk of being displaced by AI.
Exotrail Unveils Details of Second Spacevan OTV Mission
The mission, dubbed Wings of Light, will carry hosted payloads as well as satellites the OTV will deploy on orbit.
ispace Inches Closer to Another Lunar Attempt
ispace is itching for another attempt at a lunar joyride.
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley Game Out The Tech Arms Race
“A huge part of it is also trying to break down barriers between the private sector and public sector.”
Northrop’s New Radar Can See GEO Through the Clouds
Northrop Grumman plans to build three DARC sites around the world to maintain a global, 24/7 watch on GEO.
Agile Space Industries Wins Nyx Thruster Contract
The contract is the result of a rapid development process, in which Agile designed, 3D-printed, assembled, and hotfire-tested the DS250 in just 10 weeks.
Umbra Debuts Merchant Space Systems Business
“Every Y Combinator funding round seems to now include some space companies.”
Death to the Spreadsheet: ANT Automates Constellation Design
Building a satellite constellation? Ascending Node Technologies (ANT) says you shouldn’t need a PhD and a month of meetings to get started.
