Falcon 9 Sales Freeze Anxiety and Our Launch Ramp Forecast Model for New Rockets
Hundreds of space companies we have all grown to know and love were founded—and raised billions of dollars—on the assumption that SpaceX had solved launch with Falcon 9, all but guaranteeing reliable, predictable access to orbit. But that premise is now on shaky grounds, turning the future of many satellite businesses into an existential question.
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Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase
Loft Orbital announced the purchase of new satellite bus inventory today designed to fly larger, more power hungry customer payloads.
NatSec Space Policy Nominees Face Questions from Senators
The Pentagon’s nominee to lead space acquisition said the military’s legacy space programs weren’t built for the modern acquisition reforms now reshaping the Space Force.
Payload Field Guide: NSSL
The Space Force added two new companies to its stable of launchers on July 8, bringing the military’s launch acquisition program to seven companies.
Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges
Spinifex Space will provide end-to-end suborbital launch campaigns, private range access, and test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure.
Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030
Lunar Outpost Europe will develop thermal management solutions to help Moonraker withstand the wide temperature swings in lunar orbit.
Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight
Reditus announced today it completed development of its first reentry spacecraft—called ENOS—which is scheduled to fly a debut flight this fall.
Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC
The FCC said concerns about how the spacecraft will impact the environment and astronomy are outside of the Commission’s scope.
Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech
Pulse Space, a WA-based startup building laser systems capable of beaming power to other satellites on orbit, announced a $40M Space Force contract.
US Government Studying Offshore Launch Opportunities
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published an RFI on Wednesday seeking information, to consider building or repurposing infrastructure on the Outer Continental Shelf, for space launch and reentry.
NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets
Eight NATO allies announced plans this week to combine their national defense satellites into a single network.
Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows
Blue Origin’s days as a Bezos-funded billion-dollar pet project are coming to an end.
