China Could Beat the US to the Moon, Experts Warn
Yesterday, four space industry and China experts appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics testifying that if the US doesn’t step up, it risks ceding space superiority to China. That risk, according to witnesses, comes on all fronts—from the Moon and planetary science, to PNT systems and LEO security.
Canada Awards MDA Space $45M CAD to Secure Domestic EO
Robust domestic capability across the space domain is a key development priority for Canada. Yesterday, the Canadian government made another commitment toward that goal.
Breaking Down Europe’s Launch Funding
ESA states pledged €902.2M as part of the European Launcher Challenge to fund five launch companies’ attempts to reach orbit.
ESA Keeps the Door Open for More Defense Funding
ESA plans to keep subscriptions for a new defense initiative open for the next year, which usually finalizes funding at the close of each three-year ministerial meeting.
Viasat’s HaloNet: Continuous Near-Earth Communications for Space Ops
As LEO satellite numbers grow into the tens of thousands, maintaining reliable connectivity is a significant challenge for the space industry. Ground coverage gaps, spectrum bottlenecks, and NASA’s planned Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) retirement create both a communications cliff and an opportunity. Viasat, a global communications company, aims to fill this gap with HaloNet, its holistic space relay network, offering secure multi-band, multi-path connectivity and data transport solutions.
Space Leasing International Enters the GEO Market
When thinking about operating a satellite in GEO, is it better to rent or buy?
SpaceX Ties Were All Business, Isaacman Says
“In that respect, my relationship is no different than that of NASA,” he said.
Sedaro and Shield AI Partner to Bring AI Pilots to Orbit
The age of robot pilots has arrived—not for your next commercial flight, thankfully, but for satellites on orbit.
A Preview of Isaacman’s Confirmation Hearing
The fireworks start at 10am ET, when the two-time SpaceX astronaut and billionaire nominee to lead the space agency appears before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. That will be his second appearance this year, after his first nomination for the job was pulled in May.
Moonshot Space Raises $12M for Electromagnetic Launch
An Israeli startup has emerged from stealth with plans to build a new kind of launch system.
Op-ed: Congress Must Act to Prevent Gap in Microgravity Research
With the International Space Station—one of the most frequently used platforms for microgravity research—nearing retirement, it’s time for Congress to ensure industry can maintain access to microgravity for life-changing research—and to ensure the US can maintain its leadership in an area where China is hot on its heels.
