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Rotating Detonation Engine Startup Wins NASA TechLeap Prize
Startups • Technology

Rotating Detonation Engine Startup Wins NASA TechLeap Prize

Juno is seeking to build a commercially viable RDE to lower propulsion costs for launch companies and sat operators without sacrificing thrust.

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Global Space Economy Tops $600B For The First Time
Business • Civil • Europe

Global Space Economy Tops $600B For The First Time

The global space economy grew nearly 8% in 2024 to $613B, according to a report released Tuesday by the Space Foundation. 

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
FCC Considers Cutting Regs as Trump Celebrates US Space Potential
Polaris

FCC Considers Cutting Regs as Trump Celebrates US Space Potential

Last week, the FCC took a big step towards one of the Trump administration’s key goals in space: eliminating bureaucracy that bogs down innovation in the private sector.

July 22, 2025July 21, 2025
BlackSky Blames Politics For Revenue Hiccup 
EO • Equities

BlackSky Blames Politics For Revenue Hiccup 

US government budget uncertainties loom large.

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
NRO Contracts Hydrosat’s Thermal Imaging Data
EO • Military

NRO Contracts Hydrosat’s Thermal Imaging Data

“Thermal data takes the cover of darkness away from the adversary.”

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Inside ICEYE’s Flood Watch From Orbit 
EO

Inside ICEYE’s Flood Watch From Orbit 

How satellites collect key data for first responders, insurers, and banks.

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Duffy’s First Days at NASA Clouded by Budget Uncertainty
Civil • Policy

Duffy’s First Days at NASA Clouded by Budget Uncertainty

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took the helm for his first full day as NASA’s interim administrator on Friday.

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
NASA’s TRACERS Mission Eyes Space Weather’s Bottom-Line Risks
Civil • Explainer • Science

NASA’s TRACERS Mission Eyes Space Weather’s Bottom-Line Risks

TRACERS, will investigate magnetic reconnection, one of the driving forces behind geomagnetic storms that can disturb Earth’s upper atmosphere, and pose hazards to satellites.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025
What’s the Plan for New-Look SES?
Business • Europe • Satcom

What’s the Plan for New-Look SES?

European satellite pioneer SES completed its acquisition of US competitor Intelsat, creating a geostationary giant that looks to thrive in a new era of satcom consolidation.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
The UK’s Economic Future is Tied to Space
Civil • Europe

The UK’s Economic Future is Tied to Space

At the UK Space Conference this week, the UK Space Agency released a number of reports making a not-so-veiled case for increased government spending on the UK space industry.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
SpaceWERX Awards $3M for RPS Space Tug
Military • Rockets

SpaceWERX Awards $3M for RPS Space Tug

“We will be selling our engines for $150,000—that’s unprecedented.”

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Lawmakers Want DoD Briefings on Nuke Propulsion, VLEO, Commercial PNT
Military • Policy

Lawmakers Want DoD Briefings on Nuke Propulsion, VLEO, Commercial PNT

Buried in the hundreds of amendments approved by the committee, lawmakers asked for a number of reports or briefings on many space topics.

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

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