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The quantum computing firm plans to build the first space-based quantum key distribution system The post IonQ to acquire Capella Space in bid to build ultra-secure quantum network appeared first on SpaceNews.

The White House has nominated a former Air Force officer and advocate for the Space Force to be the deputy administrator of NASA. The post Retired Air Force officer nominated to be NASA deputy administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) are bringing us closer than we’ve been in decades to regular lunar exploration and scientific discovery. As a scientist, I admire what these companies […] The post Why NASA should apply the CLPS mindset to low-cost science missions, not just landers appeared first on SpaceNews.

Democratic leaders of two House committee are asking NASA and the Defense Department to investigate claims that SpaceX takes investment from Chinese sources as well as broader conflict-of-interest concerns. The post House Democrats seek information from NASA and the Pentagon on Musk conflicts of interest and SpaceX foreign investment appeared first on SpaceNews.

Despite existing cooperation, fragmented efforts between the United States and the European Union are limiting space security and sustainability. A stronger, unified approach is needed to tackle these growing challenges, […] The post Space: the new frontier for transatlantic cooperation appeared first on SpaceNews.

Japanese company ispace says its second lunar lander in now in orbit around the moon ahead of a landing attempt in early June. The post Resilience lunar lander enters orbit around the moon appeared first on SpaceNews.

PUAKO, Hawaii — ClearSpace completed the second phase of the UK Space Agency’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission, by testing and refining technology to remove satellites from low-Earth orbit. In […] The post ClearSpace completes second phase of UK debris-removal mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Saltzman said the military’s space branch is not resourced to do what it’s being asked to do The post Space Force chief makes case for increased funding before House panel appeared first on SpaceNews.

India is tightening security and data compliance rules for satellite connectivity, creating new hurdles for SpaceX’s Starlink and other broadband constellations aiming to enter the world’s most populous country. The post India’s satellite crackdown brings fresh challenges for Starlink and OneWeb appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Federal Aviation Administration will allow SpaceX to perform as many as 25 Starship launches a year from its Texas site, five times the previous limit. The post FAA gives environmental approval for increased Starship launch rate appeared first on SpaceNews.