Recognizing that space is now an integral component of present-day society, the Royal Society (the U.K. academy of sciences) has recently completed a report that explores the potential implications of space activities by 2075, aiming to stimulate discussion without predicting specific outcomes. It highlights the transformative impact of space exploration on industry, society and culture, […]

SYDNEY, Australia – A Chinese company plans to establish a constellation of 144 space situational awareness (SSA) satellites in low-Earth orbit. Two experimental satellites will be launched in April, followed […] The post China’s Geovis Insighter Technology to launch SSA constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

East Aurora, NY – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems announces the completion […] The post Moog Completes High-Velocity Propulsion Systems, Begins Next Phase of Spacecraft Integration appeared first on SpaceNews.

The European Space Agency and Avio have signed a contract to begin design work on a reusable upper stage for future Vega or other European rockets. The post ESA and Avio to study reusable upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.

MILAN – A report from Italy’s space policy office questioned whether the country is underrepresented in the IRIS² program, the European Union’s planned public-private communication constellation for low and medium earth orbit, while acknowledging SpaceX has offered to provide Starlink services for the country. Combined, the two points raised new questions about Italy’s position on Starlink. Those

X-Bow wins $191 million contract as U.S. seeks to diversify supply chain; Americarb, General Dynamics get Defense Production Act funding for nozzle materials The post Pentagon awards new contracts to boost solid rocket motor output appeared first on SpaceNews.

SYDNEY, Australia — Solstar Space announced a NASA contract Sept. 29 to develop commercial Wi-Fi access points for the space agency’s Artemis and Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) programs. Under the $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research award, Solstar will spend six months creating preliminary designs for Wi-Fi access points for human landing systems, lunar rovers,

SYDNEY, Australia — Eartheye Space will begin offering self-service tasking of satellites looking into space in addition to sensors focused on Earth, the startup based in Singapore and Australia announced Sept. 29 at the International Astronautical Congress here. “Customers on a single platform in a single workflow can decide to look down or look up,”

Beijing-based Galactic Energy has raised what appears China’s largest disclosed round for a launch startup as it nears orbital test flights of new rockets. The post Galactic Energy secures $336 million, nears debut of new reusable and solid rockets appeared first on SpaceNews.

Unmatched Performance and Security: How IAI’s Compact Communication Satellites are Reshaping Global Connectivity In our ever-connected world, communication satellites play a vital role in bridging distances, empowering global communication, and […] The post IAI’s Game-Changing Communication Satellites: Revolutionizing Global Connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews.