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For decades, geostationary orbit (GEO) was the undisputed home of satellite communications. From television broadcasts to internet backhaul and voice services, GEO satellites formed the backbone of global connectivity, delivering […] The post How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rocket Lab says its planned acquisition of a German optical communications supplier is key to its plans for both bidding on large constellations and eventually developing its own. The post Rocket Lab sees Mynaric deal as key for its constellation plans appeared first on SpaceNews.

In a reversal, White House plans to retain the National Space Council, a move that industry officials say could serve as an advocate for space amid pressures to cut budgets. The post Trump administration to keep National Space Council appeared first on SpaceNews.

A change in engines will cause the launch of a lunar lander being built for a NASA-funded mission to slip from 2026 to 2027. The post Engine change delays ispace-built lunar lander mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Massive cuts are focused on the most productive part of NASA The post Trump assaults American space science appeared first on SpaceNews.

The 2024 Annual Report from the European Defence Agency (EDA) gives us many reasons to be optimistic. It shows a continent waking up to the need for more cooperation, faster […] The post Startups need a clear path to working with the European Defence Agency appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space agencies working on the NASA-led Artemis lunar exploration campaign said they plan to continue work on their contributions despite NASA’s current budget uncertainty, even as some consider alternative cooperation. The post Space agencies grapple with potential changes to Artemis appeared first on SpaceNews.

Dual-use space technologies underpin a new strategy to outpace rivals The post Space Force sharpens focus on deterring rivals appeared first on SpaceNews.

China is preparing to launch new modules to its Tiangong space station to meet growing demands for science and potentially boost international cooperation. The post China to launch new modules to Tiangong space station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Neutron, designed to lift up to 13,000 kg to low Earth orbit, remains on schedule for its inaugural launch in 2025 The post Rocket Lab’s Neutron tapped for U.S. military cargo test appeared first on SpaceNews.