European Space Cargo Start-Ups Strike Seven Mission Deal
Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo and France’s Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU) are teaming up.
Orbit Communication Systems Wins $9.1M Israeli Contract
Orbit will ship an undisclosed number of multi-purpose satellite communications terminals (MPTs) to the Israeli Ministry of Defense next year.
SatVu Pockets $25M for Thermal EO Constellation
Adara Ventures Energy Fund and existing investor Molten Ventures led the round, with further support from NOA, Lockheed Martin, Seraphim, Ridgeline, and Stellar Ventures.
US SAR Industry Pushes For Looser Export Restrictions
Two top American SAR operators said proposed reductions to export restrictions on the radio frequency of tech sold overseas don’t go far enough—and that US firms will lose international business if the government sticks to its plan.
Startups Race to Make Space-Based Power a Reality
In this article, we will review four companies pioneering space-based solar power, and their different approaches.
ABL Replaces CEO To Build A Missile Defense System
“We’ll use our liquid rockets and launch infrastructure to offer the test flight capability needed.”
Slingshot Wins $13.3M Contract to Develop TraCSS UI
The Office of Space Commerce tapped Slingshot Aerospace to design the front door of its space situational awareness system, which will be a hub to help industry avoid collisions in orbit.
Isakowitz Fellowship Turns to Space Policy Training
The prestigious Matthew Isakowitz Foundation is pivoting in 2025 to train up the next generation of space policy professionals.
Satellites Face More Stormy Weather in 2025
A report from Space Foundation last week outlined how NASA, NOAA, and the commercial satellite industry are preparing to weather these storms.
Blue Origin Flies Six on 28th New Shepard Mission
New Shepard’s four flights in 2024 match 2022 as the second-busiest year for the vehicle since 2021.
SDA Gets Over Laser Hump, Plots Tranche 3
Tranche 1 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, which was expected to launch in September, is now on hold until March or April.
