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The Space Development Agency awarded Kratos a $116.7 million contract to build ground system for missile defense operations The post Kratos to develop ground system for U.S. missile defense satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Boeing has shipped the first pair of O3b mPower satellites with fixes addressing power issues that have hobbled the initial six in SES’s next-generation medium Earth orbit broadband network. The post Boeing ships first two redesigned O3b mPower satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space robotics specialist GITAI has raised an extra $15.5 million in venture capital to help expand into the nascent in-orbit servicing market. The post GITAI gets funds to develop in-orbit robotic servicer appeared first on SpaceNews.

Imagine a future where global travel takes mere hours. Where a flight from New York to Tokyo is faster than watching a movie. This is the promise of hypersonics: speeds […] The post The future with hypersonics appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space sustainability is attracting far more attention than in previous decades. “Historically, just getting people to think about it has been a problem,” said Marlon Sorge, executive director of the […] The post A cleaner future for LEO appeared first on SpaceNews.

Sony has partnered with California’s Astro Digital to test laser communications from two small satellites, using optical disc technology the Japanese conglomerate pioneered for CD players. The post Sony orders two satellites to test laser communications appeared first on SpaceNews.

Washington is gearing up for significant changes in space and national security policy as Donald Trump prepares for a second term. With a Republican-controlled Congress, experts foresee increased defense spending […] The post Space and defense sectors brace for potential Trump policy shifts appeared first on SpaceNews.

A decade ago, the commercial space industry in the United States celebrated a hard-fought victory in efforts to reform export controls. After years of effort, the State Department enacted changes […] The post A step forward in space export control reform appeared first on SpaceNews.

Firefly Aerospace has raised $175 million in a round led by a new investor to support production of launch vehicles and spacecraft with an increased focus on responsive space capabilities. The post Firefly Aerospace raises $175 million appeared first on SpaceNews.

In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Shonnel Malani, Managing Partner, Advent International. The post Shonnel Malani, Advent International – Commercial Space Transformers appeared first on SpaceNews.