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Spend enough time investing in space and expectations change. The industry does not advance through clean inflection points that resolve uncertainty, and progress rarely aligns with the milestones investors are accustomed to tracking. More often, space infrastructure is absorbed gradually into other systems, registering as essential only after it is already embedded. That dynamic, rather […]

NASA is ramping up work on its next flagship space telescope while also laying the groundwork for future observatories. The post NASA seeks to accelerate development of Habitable Worlds Observatory appeared first on SpaceNews.

Pay-as-you-go model aims to simplify traditionally complex imagery procurement The post SkyFi expands virtual constellation with Vantor satellite imagery appeared first on SpaceNews.

After years of talk, the Pentagon faces hard choices on commercial adoption, missile defense and whether new space capabilities become enduring programs The post 2026 Outlook: Can Acquisition Reform Deliver for Military Space? appeared first on SpaceNews.

As preparations continue for a mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Swift astrophysics spacecraft, project officials are also pursuing steps to extend the satellite’s life in case of delays. The post NASA works to extend Swift’s life ahead of reboost mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

HOUSTON, TX January 6, 2025 – For nearly a century, humanity’s vision of spaceflight has been shaped not only by engineers and astronauts, but by those who dared to imagine […] The post Willy Ley’s Long-Awaited Journey to Orbit: Honoring a Space Pioneer on Celestis’ Serenity and Destiny Flights appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space operators face a complex and evolving cybersecurity regulatory challenge. While the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital world is widely recognized, international approaches remain inconsistent. Long-term global compliance requirements are still unclear. With new regimes emerging across multiple jurisdictions, the cybersecurity landscape continues to shift, posing a challenge that space operators must address now,

Even as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon-circling mission, an Artemis 3 lunar-landing mission has suffered multiple delays, with no assurance of a launch before 2030. That may be a good thing because NASA still has not overcome critical risks and technological gaps of lunar exploration. These problems must be solved before we can establish a safe, productive long-term human

Startup aims to mass-produce radar hardware and deploy formation-flying satellites The post Array Labs raises $20 million to scale production of radar satellites for 3D Earth mapping appeared first on SpaceNews.

House and Senate appropriators have released the text of a final appropriations bill for fiscal 2026 that largely rejects the steep cuts the Trump administration proposed for NASA. The post Minibus provides $24.4 billion for NASA for fiscal year 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.