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As we at Eurospace publish our annual facts and figures report with the key findings of the European space industry’s economic situation, I find myself looking back at 2024 with mixed feelings. At the global level, 2024 was a great year for the space sector, with more records broken in satellite launches, satellites deployed and […]

Economic headwinds did not stop investments in core space companies from reaching their highest level in more than a year at $3.2 billion for the second quarter of 2025, according to early-stage investor Space Capital. The post Investors double down on space infrastructure as exits return appeared first on SpaceNews.

U.S. Space Force looks to private-sector capabilities to track and interpret China’s spacecraft moves. The post China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative appeared first on SpaceNews.

Chinese commercial launch firm Orienspace is aiming for a late 2025 debut of its Gravity-2 rocket following a recent first-stage engine hot fire test. The post Orienspace targets 2025 test flight of Gravity-2 after engine test appeared first on SpaceNews.

Interstellar Technologies raised 8.9 billion yen ($61.8 million) to boost development of its Zero rocket and research and development of satellite systems. The post Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in series F funding appeared first on SpaceNews.

In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump announced late July 9 that he has named Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator. The post Secretary of Transportation Duffy named acting NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

Japan’s Space BD has signed an agreement with Australian launch vehicle developer Gilmour Space ahead of that company’s first orbital launch attempt. The post Space BD and Gilmour Space to partner on launch and satellite services appeared first on SpaceNews.

Spaceport advocates won a tax break in the budget reconciliation bill that they hope will spur investment, but the provision has also generated a political backlash. The post Budget reconciliation bill includes tax break for spaceport bonds appeared first on SpaceNews.

India’s space regulator has approved services from Starlink, although SpaceX’s low Earth orbit network still needs spectrum and other clearances before it can provide broadband in the world’s most populous nation. The post Starlink gets key India approval, but other regulatory hurdles stand in the way of service appeared first on SpaceNews.

Paul “Rusty” Thomas was tapped as chief executive of EnduroSat USA, as the company scales up operations. The post EnduroSat USA names former DARPA official as CEO to lead U.S. expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.