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Tokyo, Japan, Feb 4, 2025-ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of […] The post ArkEdge Space Raises JPY 8 Billion in Series B Funding to Become Leading Satellite System Integrator —Accelerating Satellite Mass Production and Business […]

The proposed “Iron Dome for America” system is heavily reliant on space-based sensors and potentially controversial space-based interceptors The post Top Pentagon contractors poised for gains as Trump pushes missile shield expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.

Wyvern is publicly sharing 25 images from its Dragonette hyperspectral satellites. The post Wyvern unveils free hyperspectral datasets appeared first on SpaceNews.

At a Dec. 18, 2024, ESA council briefing, the Director General, Josef Aschbacher, said the agency would strive in 2025 to “simplify’” the long-standing principle of geo-return. According to that […] The post Will ESA’s ‘fair contribution’ reinvigorate Europe’s space ambitions? No, it won’t. appeared first on SpaceNews.

Viasat won its first task order under the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite services contract The post U.S. Space Force awards Viasat $3.5 million satellite services contract appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA has directed a set of science committees to pause their work, citing recent Trump administration executive orders, a move that canceled one meeting and put others on hold. The post NASA pauses work of science groups, citing Trump executive orders appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — Japan’s flagship H3 rocket successfully launched the Michibiki 6 navigation satellite early Sunday, enhancing the country’s regional GPS capabilities. The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) H3 rocket lifted off […] The post Japan launches Michibiki 6 navigation satellite with fifth H3 rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.

A recently launched Indian navigation satellite is stranded in a transfer orbit after the failure of its onboard propulsion system and could soon renter. The post Indian navigation satellite stuck in transfer orbit after propulsion failure appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space company executives project a new wave of investment and consolidation that could be a “more thoughtful” version of the previous surge five years ago. The post Industry executives predict “more thoughtful” new wave of space deals appeared first on SpaceNews.

Executives say the industry has to work harder at proving the commercial viability of in-orbit services The post Satellite servicing companies face reality check  appeared first on SpaceNews.