SAN FRANCISCO – French startup U-Space has raised €24 million ($27.8 million) to expand its role in the small satellite constellation market. With funding from the Series A round, Toulouse-based […] The post French startup U-Space raises $24 million for smallsat manufacting appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The dream of accessible space travel is inching closer to reality. As private companies push the boundaries of space tourism and orbital logistics, the need for strategically located and versatile spaceports is becoming increasingly critical. While established players like Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base hold significant sway, the future of
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Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities. The post European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
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An investigation into the loss of a privately operated methane monitoring satellite could not identify a single root cause for the spacecraft’s failure earlier this year. The post Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions. The post Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House of Dynamite” shows United States leaders trying to respond to a single bolt-from-the-blue strike. Missile defense fails. The movie could spur real-world interest in better protection. In ”House of Dynamite”, an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the
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One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended period, further straining the system. The post Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged appeared first on SpaceNews.
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New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced Nov. 11 as it ramps up to meet demand from satellite constellations. The post Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success. The post Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
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China is continuing assessments for the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew after a suspected debris impact, with no new timeline yet announced. The post China continues assessment of Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris strike appeared first on SpaceNews.
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