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.
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.
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.
“We will be selling our engines for $150,000—that’s unprecedented.”
Buried in the hundreds of amendments approved by the committee, lawmakers asked for a number of reports or briefings on many space topics.
Hubble Network launched its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) finding network to track devices anywhere in the world.
Orbit Fab landed a €750,000 ESA contract, and unveiled the details of its 2026 demo mission.
The commercial space economy runs on rare Earth minerals, but the rare Earths in space today have one thing in common: the vast majority come from China.
The 2026 mission marks the kick-off of both companies’ commercial offering.
To achieve this output, PLD plans to deepen its vertical integration, consolidate its supplier network, and begin to serialize its manufacturing process beginning in 2027.
Firefly Aerospace is $FLYing into the Nasdaq with the space industry’s latest exit attempt.
“The United States is operating in the most dangerous threat environment since World War II.”
Varda Space Industries closed a $187M Series C yesterday. In the wake of the fundraise, Payload sat down with Will Bruey, Varda’s CEO, to discuss how the new funds will be put to use.