Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator

Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination. The post Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system

Private firm Cangyu Space Technology is planning a commercial data relay constellation using a novel mix of orbits, signaling continued expansion of China’s commercial ecosystem. The post China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests

Ursa Major will deliver an upgraded variant of its Hadley engine for use in Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle called Talon-A. The post Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests appeared first on SpaceNews.

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ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program

The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans for the first phase of an Earth observation satellite system that will have both civil and military uses. The post ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners

China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners appeared first on SpaceNews.

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American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million Capacity Expansion with Parent Company Approval

Strategic Investment to Support Critical U.S. and Allied Solid Rocket Motor and Space Launch Programs Cedar City, Utah – June 11, 2025 American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC), a leading supplier of […] The post American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million Capacity Expansion with Parent Company Approval appeared first on SpaceNews.

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AST SpaceMobile reaches deal to bankroll Ligado’s Viasat settlement

AST SpaceMobile has reached a deal enabling bankrupt satellite operator Ligado Networks to pay the more than $500 million it owes Viasat, in exchange for L-band spectrum to boost its planned direct-to-smartphone services. The post AST SpaceMobile reaches deal to bankroll Ligado’s Viasat settlement appeared first on SpaceNews.

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