Benchmark Sends Metal Plasma Propulsion to Orbit
The company already has 50 orders for the thruster.
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Orbit Fab Starts Shipping RAFTI Ports
Orbit Fab’s RAFTI satellite fueling ports have officially been qualified, and the hardware is beginning to ship to customers, two senior leaders at the startup told Payload.
US, French Space Industry Meeting in DC This Week
The US is hosting the second US-France Comprehensive Space Dialogue this Wednesday, and most of the American space heavy hitters will be attending.
Exclusive: Antaris and SpeQtral Join Forces to Protect Satellite Data
SpeQtral is teaming up with Antaris to develop quantum-safe satellites that keep data and communications secure, the companies announced today.
Aethero Wants to Bring Edge Compute Into Orbit
The next generation of space capabilities, such as orbital servicing, will require even brainier orbiting robots.
Starship Achieves Major Milestones on its Third Test Flight
On SpaceX’s 22nd birthday, Starship put on a show.
The Hubble Tension Gets Tenser
The universe is expanding—that much is certain. How quickly it’s expanding, though, is still up for debate.
He-3’s All That for Interlune
He-3 is mainly used in security and medical sensors to detect radiation, but it could theoretically be used as fuel for a nuclear fusion power plant.
National Space Council Hosting Space Week Events in April
The National Space Council is hosting “Find Your Place in Space Week” next month with 90+ events across the country designed to show the significant role space plays in life on Earth.
Payload Research: Detailing Artemis Vehicle R&D Costs
NASA is on pace to exceed $100B of Artemis funding by FY26, according to nominal dollar data from OIG, NASA budgets, and Payload analysis. The program—which has penciled in its first crewed lunar landing by 2026—is one of the most expensive in NASA history. The enormous costs largely accrue to development of the mission’s vehicle. […]
SpaceWERX Announces New STRATFI Funding Awards
SpaceWERX, the Space Force’s innovation funding division, announced a new batch of STRATFI awardees last week at SXSW.
How the ISS National Lab Went Commercial
The US’ highest scientific laboratory is changing with the times.