Balerion Surpasses $200M Goal for Fund II
Dallas-based Balerion Space Ventures has surpassed its $200M target for its second fund, the firm announced Thursday.
Exclusive: Kapta Space Raises $24M Series A to Build Moving Target Radar Payload
Seattle-based Kapta Space announced a $24M Series A to build next-gen radar payloads designed to track moving targets.
NASA Signs Space Nuclear Pact, Says Moon Base Is Ahead of Schedule
Isaacman gave updates at the White House’s “Science: A New Golden Age Summit.”
Europe’s Earth Observation Providers Set Their Sights on Satcom
Open Cosmos recently laid out plans for a 192-satellite comms constellation, and ICEYE announced a partnership with Nokia for its own comms satellite network.
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Europe’s Space Defenses Fall Just Shy of Weaponization
Europe doesn’t have any weapons in space—but that doesn’t mean the region is comfortable flying around in orbit defenseless.
Fortastra Raises $30M Series A to Fund its Next Security Spacecraft
The US military has weapons in space, and—with the orbital arsenal expanding—security is becoming a top priority.
DOT Proposes Changes to Part 450 Licensing Rules
On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced five proposed FAA rules aiming to streamline and modernize commercial space launch and reentry regulations.
Exclusive: Xona Ramps Up Production Ahead of Pulsar Launch
With FCC approval in hand and six sats ready for the pad, Xona is turning to its next challenge: building the next 250.
ArbaLabs Launches AI Verification Demo On South Korea’s Nuri Rocket
“In short, tons of companies are looking at the latest and greatest physical AI deployments,” ArbaLabs CEO Ashley Reeves told Payload. “Nobody is really thinking about putting some checks and balances on what these AI models are doing.”
Colorado Springs, Huntsville Team Up on Golden Dome
“It’s a transformed relationship between Colorado Springs and Huntsville,” Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) told Payload. “When I took office, I don’t think it was a bad relationship, but it was one where both communities were kind of looking over their shoulder at the other. That wasn’t good for America, and I don’t think it was good for Colorado Springs or Huntsville either.”
HawkEye 360 Turns its RF-Sensors to Orbital Targets
The DoD wants to better understand what’s going on in orbit. HawkEye 360 ($HAWK) has the inside scoop.
Turkey Uses IAC Stage to Pitch Peace & Homegrown Hardware
During the 2026 IAC in Antalya, representatives from Turkey are leveraging the opportunity to showcase the country’s prgoress in space.
