Exolaunch Signs Launch Services Deal with Capella Space
Exolaunch will provide integration and launch mission management for Capella Space’s Acadia-5 satellite, which is slated for launch on SpaceX’s Transporter 11 mid-next year.
Amazon Buys Three-Launch Deal with SpaceX to Deploy its Project Kuiper Satellites
SpaceX is set to deliver Amazon’s satellite packages.
Korea Tensions Move to Space
North and South Korea are using space as a vantage point to keep an eye on one another. On Nov. 21, North Korea successfully launched a military spy satellite to orbit on its third try, sparking international concern and escalating tension in the region. Now officials say that the satellite is up and running, collecting…
Ursa Major Nabs $138M of Funding
Rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major has raised $138M of funding this year to develop its recently unveiled Lynx solid rocket motor production process and support its other propulsion programs, the company announced Thursday.
Aussie-Based HEO Opens DC Office
Australian in-space imaging startup HEO is opening a new US office in Washington, DC, to boost its work with DoD and government agencies.
NASA Tests Deep Space Laser Communications
As companies and government agencies push deeper into space, their spacecraft need to transmit large amounts of data very precisely and quickly across vast distances in the void of space—and radio comms just aren’t doing the trick anymore. That’s where lasers (or, to use the industry terminology, optical communications) come in. Future crewed missions to…
JAXA Suffers Cyberattack
Hackers infiltrated Japan’s space agency’s internal systems this summer, but it doesn’t appear they accessed info related to the country’s launch or satellite operations, JAXA announced.
Bill Nelson Tours India to Discuss Space Collaboration
Bill Nelson’s world tour has touched down in India.
Unlocking the Potential of Niobium C103 for the Space Industry
The space industry thrives on continuous hardware innovation and the advancement of materials designed to withstand the harshest conditions imaginable. The Niobium C103 refractory alloy is a prime example. Refractory alloys stand out in aerospace and defense applications due to their ability to maintain their structural integrity and mechanical properties at extremely high temperatures. Comprising…
Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions
Arcfield, a company providing space mission support and technology to government customers, has scooped up Orion Space Solutions to build out its core capabilities and expand what it’s able to offer DoD customers. “Arcfield has a long history of delivering innovative solutions across the space domain, and we believe the acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s…
Euroconsult Values the Global EO Market at $4.6B
Euroconsult, a space consulting firm, predicts the global EO market will grow from $4.6B in 2022 to $7.6B over the next ten years, driven by tech advancements, premium product offerings, and public investment.
NASA Convenes at Climate Conference in UAE
NASA leadership is heading to Dubai this week for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (better known as COP 28), which begins on Thursday and runs through Dec. 12.
