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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.

German defense contractor Rheinmetall plans to start building synthetic aperture radar satellites next year with Finnish SAR constellation operator Iceye, amid Europe’s broader push to bolster military intelligence capabilities. The post German defense firm partners with Iceye to build SAR satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

China has released comprehensive regulations for direct-to-device satellite services, laying the foundation for domestic growth of the emerging sector. The post China issues regulatory framework to support direct-to-device satellite services appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has advanced three companies — CACI, General Atomics and Viasat — to the next phase of a $100 million program aimed at developing laser-based […] The post U.S. Space Force narrows field in $100 million space laser terminal program appeared first on SpaceNews.

DoD’s commercial tech push creates integration headaches The post Military satellite program highlights role of ‘mission integrators’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

We’ve observed with concern a rising trend in human spaceflight discussions: the suggestion that we bypass the moon and send humans directly to Mars. In light of this, we believe […] The post The best way to prepare humans for Mars? The moon. appeared first on SpaceNews.