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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

SALT LAKE CITY – Rogue Space Systems is reorganizing to prepare for growth in its space logistics business and a double launch in 2027. Brook Leonard, a retired U.S. Space Force major general, is the new CEO. Former CEO Jon Beam will serve as Rogue president and chief strategy officer. David Franklin, a retired Space

An Ariane 6 successfully launched a European weather satellite with an Earth science hosted payload Aug. 12 in the third flight of that vehicle. The post Ariane 6 launches European weather satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

The launch of USSF-106 marks the Defense Department’s formal shift to flying national security payloads exclusively on domestic rockets powered by U.S.-made engines The post ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission appeared first on SpaceNews.