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Let’s not allow the ‘Golden Age’ of space exploration to turn into fool’s gold

In recent years, a popular slogan in the space industry has been, “We are entering the Golden Age of space exploration.” Indeed, we have witnessed unprecedented advancements in launch vehicles, the initial development of private space stations, and all other forms of space-related capabilities. This vision was strengthened even more during the inaugural address earlier […]

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Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Satellite-servicing businesses are finally getting off the ground thanks in part to technological innovation and the example set by prime contractor Northrop Grumman. “There is no shame in saying that we are riding on Northrop’s coattails,” said Luis Vidal, Starfish Space commercial geostationary business development director. “Northrop broke the suspension of

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Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’

Berkowitz says one of his priorities as assistant secretary of defense for space policy would be to ‘sustain America’s position as the world’s leader in space activities’ The post Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

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FCC proposes ‘licensing assembly line’ to accelerate satellite approvals

The FCC voted Oct. 28 to propose creating a modular “licensing assembly line” that would overhaul its satellite application process to accelerate reviews and cut red tape. The post FCC proposes ‘licensing assembly line’ to accelerate satellite approvals appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos Terminal

LOS GATOS, CA—Cambrian Works is pleased to announce their partnership with Aptos Orbital to revolutionize space to space connections. This collaboration marks an advancement in the capabilities of Cambrian Works’ […] The post Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos Terminal appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Slingshot sells first sensors in UK deal as more nations seek space-tracking sovereignty

Slingshot Aerospace is in talks with other countries to create or expand space-tracking capabilities after selling optical sensors to the U.K., marking the California-based company’s first deal for the hardware behind its monitoring software. The post Slingshot sells first sensors in UK deal as more nations seek space-tracking sovereignty appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Federating Europe’s Earth Observation Ground Segment: The DOMINO-E Proof of Concept

As Europe prepares its next generation of Earth-Observation (EO) missions, a less visible but equally strategic challenge unfolds on the ground — how to manage the growing complexity of satellite […] The post Federating Europe’s Earth Observation Ground Segment: The DOMINO-E Proof of Concept appeared first on SpaceNews.

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