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Confusion lingers over the roles of the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command and intelligence agencies The post Defense executives demand clarity on space agencies’ missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

OQ Technology said Feb. 19 it could receive up to €17.5 million ($18.2 million) from a European Union-backed accelerator to support efforts to connect smartphones via its small satellite constellation. The post OQ Technology gets EU funds to accelerate direct-to-smartphone efforts appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Space Force, still in its infancy at five years old, must overcome systemic issues, including inadequate resources, unclear roles, and a lack of warfighting ethos, says a new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies The post Report: Space Force strategy, resources insufficient to counter China appeared first on SpaceNews.

President Donald Trump and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk reiterated claims in a televised interview that NASA astronauts were “abandoned” on the ISS. The post Musk and Trump repeat inaccurate claims about Starliner astronauts appeared first on SpaceNews.

In February 2025, the United States Executive Branch invoked an emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and determined that tariffs on imports would be implemented in the near […] The post Now more expensive: the role of government tariffs in spacecraft supply appeared first on SpaceNews.

The company also selected Long Beach for its deep aerospace talent pool The post True Anomaly opens Long Beach factory, citing proximity to Space Force customers appeared first on SpaceNews.

Since the Soviet era, few sectors have evoked as much pride among Russians as their space achievements, which stand as a symbol of the nation’s glory and technological prowess. However, […] The post War and space: The effect of Russian aggression in Georgia and Ukraine on its space ambitions appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rocket Lab launched the first new generation imaging satellite for BlackSky Feb. 18 at almost the same time SpaceX achieved a new Falcon 9 milestone. The post Rocket Lab and SpaceX perform launches minutes apart appeared first on SpaceNews.

SES moved to reassure investors about its financial stability Feb. 18 after Moody’s downgraded the Luxembourg-based satellite operator’s outlook from stable to negative. The post SES defends financial outlook after Moody’s downgrade appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rubicon is developing a 110-newton ASCENT thruster prototype for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The post Rubicon wins NASA contract to develop large ASCENT thruster appeared first on SpaceNews.