BusinessExplainerLaunch

What to Expect in 2026

2025 was a transformative year for the global space industry. 2026 will be the year in which many long-term plans (hopefully) take first flight.

BusinessISAM

Space Forge Ignites Plasma in Space

On the last day of the year, the in-space manufacturing startup said it successfully generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 craft in LEO. The manufacturing furnace aboard the sat reached temperatures north of 1,000°C, which is essential for the orbital semiconductor manufacturing that the company is hoping to achieve.

Startups

Top 5 of 2025: Out of Stealth

The space industry is growing and growing—and today we’re looking at some of the companies that threw their hat in the ring in 2025. 

Policy

Top 5 of 2025: Policy

The year in space policy ended with a bang, with the confirmation of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.