The White House has issued a widely anticipated executive order addressing several commercial space regulatory issues, from launch licensing reform to mission authorization. The post White House issues executive order to revamp commercial space regulations appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is preparing to expand its small satellite footprint over the Arctic amid rising surveillance and communications needs in the increasingly strategic region. The post Kongsberg gearing up for Arctic smallsat expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A year after announcing plans to offer rideshare missions to geostationary orbit, Impulse Space says the demand has been strong enough to plan an annual series of them. The post Impulse Space sees strong demand for GEO rideshare program appeared first on SpaceNews.
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In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss speaks with Gabe Zimmerman, Director, In-Space at Ursa Major. The post Gabe Zimmerman on customer needs and scaling SmallSat production appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Commercial mission concept could give the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory a new lease on life, preserving its search for the universe’s most powerful explosions The post Cambrian Works Selects Astroscale U.S. as its Mission Partner for NASA Swift Observatory Boost Mission Concept Study appeared first on SpaceNews.
Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, deputy chief of space operations, is retiring after 33 years of service. She reflects on the progress achieved, and the challenges ahead for the military space branch The post Burt’s parting thoughts on the Space Force and its next chapter appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Five years into its program to provide smallsat rideshare launch services, SpaceX is emphasizing flexibility to accommodate growing demand. SpaceX’s rideshare program has now launched more than 1,400 satellites across more than 30 missions, said Ronnie Foreman, the company’s senior sales manager for rideshare. Foreman spoke during an Aug. 12 side session at SmallSat 2025.
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SALT LAKE CITY – It’s easy to talk about satellite autonomy but significant work remains to determine exactly which tasks should be handled by machines, according to speakers at the 2025 Small Satellite Conference. Military aircraft have extensive built-in autonomy thanks to decades of experience identifying useful features in combat exercises. U.S. Space Force satellite
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The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), though differing in size and history, have forged a vibrant partnership in space. In just over a decade, this bond has accelerated the UAE’s rise as a spacefaring nation while opening new avenues for U.S. industry and diplomacy. With the UAE’s capital and speed, and the
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Insurers are returning to the space industry after retreating in the wake of harrowing losses just a few years ago. At least three firms have announced capacity for space risks in recent months: Phemis and Hive, both revived from former space underwriting teams, and Whitecap,a solo effort led by an underwriter from a now-defunct insurance
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