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Astroscale U.S. will refuel two U.S. Space Force spacecraft in geostationary orbit on a mission scheduled for launch in 2026. The post Astroscale U.S. to refuel two Space Force spacecraft on 2026 mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

The U.S. space industry is several years away from having the capacity for continuous satellite production, according to prime contractors speaking April 8 during a Space Symposium panel in Colorado Springs. The post Industry eyes continuous satellite production to keep pace with demand appeared first on SpaceNews.

Gen. Stephen Whiting said the Pentagon is actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies and establishing requirements for new capabilities to counter China in space The post U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilities for combat while emphasizing deterrence appeared first on SpaceNews.

“We are finally at the cusp for both nuclear electric propulsion and nuclear thermal propulsion,” said Kristin Houston, president of space propulsion and power systems at L3Harris Technologies The post Space nuclear power poised for breakthroughs — if NASA and DoD stay committed appeared first on SpaceNews.

GITAI has created a defense-focused subsidiary at its Torrance, California headquarters to pursue prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts, the space robotics specialist announced April 8. The post GITAI creates US defense subsidiary to chase prime government contracts appeared first on SpaceNews.

COLORADO SPRINGS – Through government-backed lunar missions, companies are identifying customers for future flights. International space agencies, universities, companies and rideshare customers contributed about 10 percent of the money that […] The post Lunar lander operators cite growing demand beyond NASA appeared first on SpaceNews.

Company’s latest component provides increased momentum for larger payloads LAFAYETTE, Colo. (April 7, 2025) — RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, Blue Canyon Technologies, introduces its […] The post RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies introduces new reaction wheel appeared first on SpaceNews.

GomSpace, a Danish smallsat maker, announced plans April 8 to integrate space traffic management tools from Portugal’s Neuraspace into its satellite operations platform to help avoid collisions in increasingly congested orbits. The post GomSpace and Neuraspace partner to advance satellite collision avoidance appeared first on SpaceNews.

The first nine missions are worth $1.27 billion in contracts The post SpaceX secures majority of NSSL Phase 3 fiscal year 2025 missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

The company was selected for a public-private agreement known as Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) The post Umbra to develop maritime surveillance satellites for U.S. military appeared first on SpaceNews.