Exclusive: In Orbit Aerospace Pivots From Re-entry Vehicles to Spacecraft Autonomy
In Orbit has won new government contracts for its onboard AI system, which the company says can run a spacecraft’s operations without waiting on ground control.
Reflect Orbital Buys Two Skyroot Aerospace Launches
Reflect Orbital announced the purchase of two launches today from Indian launcher Skyroot Aerospace.
How Space Companies Can Prepare for a Potential Launch Gap
Based on conversations we’ve had with both space company executives and investors, there is a clear disconnect in prevailing sentiment on the impending launch crunch.
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Velos’ Election Day Tracker for Space
Space may not be top of mind when voters head to the ballot box, but Election Day outcomes still have a big impact on US policy and funding above the Kármán line.
Robert Ihnatisin, Orbital Matter
As an expert in 3D printing for terrestrial applications, Robert Ihnatisin was surprised by how slow the in-orbit manufacturing industry was progressing. So, naturally, he started a company to solve the problem himself.
Patrick Miga, Advanced Space
In first grade, Patrick Miga saw a photo of Neptune (snapped by the Voyager 2 spacecraft).. Ever since then, his life has been directed toward space.
Muhammad Hunain, Melagen Labs
“That’s where I realized we’re stuck at a 1980s standard: still shielding spacecraft with aluminum, and rad-hardened electronics [were] too expensive to build at the scale this economy demands,” Hunain told Payload.
Dhruv Jain, Kayhan Space
When Dhruv Jain transferred to a new school, he joined the astronomy club on a whim. Soon, he was chasing meteor showers and tracking the transit of Venus—and now, more than a decade later, he’s built a career helping space companies track objects in orbit.
Camille Bergin, Star Catcher
To many young space enthusiasts scrolling on TikTok, Camille Bergin is the face of the industry.
Arpi Beshlikyan, Northwood Space
Arpi Beshlikyan’s top priority is making a big impact. Right now, space is the vehicle allowing her to do that.
Marc Galobardes Esteban, Amura Space
Marc Galobardes Esteban cofounded Amura Space (formerly known as CISGAM Inc.) in 2025, to rethink how the space industry approaches propulsion in orbit.
Louis Reitmann, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
“Many of the geopolitical issues that we see in the nuclear weapons space are replicated when it comes to space security issues,” he said.
