The contract supports communications terminals used in the U.S. nuclear command-and-control architecture The post Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion appeared first on SpaceNews.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Northern California startup iMetalX Inc. emerged from stealth to announce a collaboration with Psionic, a Hampton, Virginia, company focused on autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments. Pairing Psionic’s Space Navigation Dopper Lidar with iMetalX’s Asgard data and simulation platform offers customers the ability to create accurate 3D models of resident space objects (RSOs)
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Japanese satellite servicing company Astroscale has selected Isar Aerospace to launch a deorbiting mission developed by its British subsidiary. The post Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ELSA-M mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A state-owned space contractor has unveiled a concept for an “economical lunar cargo transport” system as China prepares for construction of a lunar base. The post China is developing low-cost lunar cargo options for its expanding moon program appeared first on SpaceNews.
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MILAN — The first field test of Leonardo’s Michelangelo “security dome” architecture will take place in Ukraine by the end of 2026, CEO Roberto Cingolani announced March 12. Michelangelo, first announced in November 2025, is Leonardo’s proposal for an integrated, multi-domain structure spanning air, land, maritime and space. The system is designed as an interoperable
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Eutelsat has ended capacity leases on two Russian spacecraft after one failed in orbit and the other is set to relocate, escaping contracts hit by Western sanctions and the structural decline in TV broadcasts from GEO. The post Eutelsat exits two Russian capacity leases after satellite failure appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Kazakhstan is approaching a moment of strategic truth. It can either become Eurasia’s indispensable broker of space, AI and advanced technology solutions or risk being used as a pawn in […] The post Kazakhstan must choose: be Eurasia’s tech broker or become a pawn in the new global space race appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceNews caught up with Rebecca Evernden, the recently appointed Director of the new UK Space Agency, at Space Comm Expo in London. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. SpaceNews: Which do you see as strategic areas for UKSA to focus on to achieve economic growth and national security for the U.K.? Rebecca
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China resumed orbital launch activity Thursday with a pair of missions lifting off from Hainan and Xichang spaceports, launching satellite internet and technology test satellites. The post China ends month-long launch hiatus with separate Guowang and Shiyan-30 satellite missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Senate Commerce Committee voted March 12 to send the nomination of Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator to the full Senate. The post Senate committee advances NASA deputy administrator nominee appeared first on SpaceNews.
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