One-On-One With SDA’s GP Sandhoo
It’s been about six months since the SDA launched its first operational tranche of satellites—but troops still aren’t benefiting from the better comms tech because of a series of small issues that forced the agency to take a “strategic pause,” SDA Acting Director Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo told Payload.
Symphony Space Unveils Adagio Hosted Payload Platform
Symphony Space is building a new model for hosting payloads—one where the satellite remains in orbit and the payloads come and go.
Ramon.Space, Ingrasys Aim To Fly Prototype Orbital Data Center In 2027
There’s another entry in the space-data-center race.
Beyond the Rocket: The Digital Infrastructure of the Artemis II Mission
When Artemis II lifts off, the world will see a rocket. What it won’t see is the digital architecture that makes the mission possible. “It [Artemis] may look similar up there on the pad, but it’s completely different from Apollo,” said Karen Fields, vice president and NASA account lead at Booz Allen. “The vehicle is…
Contrivian Launches New Product Bundling Amazon Leo & Starlink
Customers looking for satellite connectivity are often forced to choose between one provider or another. Those days are over.
SpaceX v. Amazon Heats Up at the FCC
In a world where regulatory filings can feel dull and dry, this case brings the drama—and the snark. Let’s walk through how these two satcom mega constellations are publicly dueling in a governmental arena.
High Fire Volume Systems: An Alternative to Space-Based Interceptors
The Pentagon’s needs for Golden Dome are, in many ways, at odds with the engineering, procurement, and scaling realities of traditional space-based interceptors. That has opened the door to two alternative space-based approaches: A deep magazine approach and directed energy.
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Inside Austria’s Small But Mighty Space Ecosystem
Austria’s space industry is in the midst of a renaissance, with bigger funding deals and more startup activity.
Portal, Paladin Team On Debris Removal Service
“This is about making debris removal operational, not experimental,” Portal CEO Jeff Thornburg said in a statement. “Satellite data underpins communications, navigation, weather forecasting, and national security. Maintaining that infrastructure requires active debris management.”
HyImpulse Signs Launch Agreement with SaxaVord
The second suborbital flight of HyImpulse’s SR75 is expected to lift off from SaxaVord no earlier than Q3 2026.
Apex Signs First Japanese Bus Contract With NEC
Under the contract, the Japanese NEC Corporation will buy one of Apex’s Aries satellite buses for a communications demo mission next year.
