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HELSINKI — China and Pakistan have signed an astronaut training agreement that could see the first international astronaut arrive at the Tiangong space station. The China Manned Space Engineering Office […] The post China to train Pakistani astronaut for Tiangong space station mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

The space industry thrives on precision, innovation and scientific rigor. But in today’s media landscape, facts often take a backseat to spectacle. Two of the loudest voices in the space […] The post How independent space companies can fight back against misinformation from Elon Musk and Donald Trump appeared first on SpaceNews.

On February 19, the Mitchell Institute published a report on the United States Space Force’s Theory of Competitive Endurance. The report assumes the Space Force’s core theoretical approach could undermine […] The post Space endurance: A call for more dialogue, not less  appeared first on SpaceNews.

Two spacecraft, one from a startup and the other built by a major aerospace company, are experiencing problems after their launch as rideshares on a lunar lander mission. The post Lunar Trailblazer, Odin spacecraft suffering problems after IM-2 launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rocket Lab says the first launch of its Neutron rocket remains planned for 2025 after a recent research report concluded it could slip to as late as 2027. The post Rocket Lab reaffirms 2025 first launch of Neutron appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — South Korea has approved new space strategies, including plans for reusable launch vehicles, as it seeks to become one of the world’s top five space powers. The Korea […] The post South Korea approves strategic plans for space appeared first on SpaceNews.

The congressional watchdog raised concerns about the agency’s rush to deploy hundreds of military satellites before fully proving that they can establish laser communications in orbit The post Space Development Agency pushes back on GAO’s criticism  appeared first on SpaceNews.

A shareholder with more than 7% of SES’ economic interests is calling for reduced state control over the Luxembourg-based satellite operator, arguing that greater independence is needed to tackle mounting challenges. The post SES shareholder pushes to curb state control to tackle market challenges appeared first on SpaceNews.

Swissto12 announced Feb. 27 its first major contract for electronically steered antennas, securing a deal to supply SES with ground terminals for the Luxembourg-based operator’s O3b mPower medium Earth orbit network. The post Swissto12 strengthens push beyond subsystems with SES antenna deal appeared first on SpaceNews.

As the 119th Congress convenes and the Trump administration returns to the helm, the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Air taxis and other next generation […] The post The future of advanced air mobility under a new Congress and Trump administration appeared first on SpaceNews.