PRESTON, United Kingdom — China launched the second of a new series of geostationary communications satellites Thursday, though its purposes remain unclear. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at […] The post China launches second secretive high orbit internet satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Defense Science Board report: DoD should accelerate adoption of commercial space technologies The post Pentagon advisory panel urges integration of commercial space tech for military use appeared first on SpaceNews.

The sudden ascendance of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president will likely have at least a modest impact on space policy, including a potential choice of her running mate. The post Space industry considers implications of Harris as presidential candidate appeared first on SpaceNews.

SES is seeking ways to cut costs as the loss of revenues from a bankrupt broadcast customer in Brazil deals a blow to the satellite operator’s declining video business. The post SES searching for cost savings to tackle video woes appeared first on SpaceNews.

LAS VEGAS – The Space Development Agency is preparing to award contracts to companies focused on satellite servicing. Through the contracts, SDA, which is part of the U.S. Space Force, […] The post SDA is set to award satellite servicing contracts appeared first on SpaceNews.

LAS VEGAS – Space domain awareness remains a priority for Japan’s Space Operations Group, Col. Yuka Nakazato, Japanese Embassy air and space attaché, said July 31 at the AIAA ASCEND […] The post Japan’s expanding role in space domain awareness appeared first on SpaceNews.

In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Claire Leon, Director (HQE) Space Systems Integration Office, Space Systems Command, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force. The post Claire Leon, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

Dan Jablonsky will lead the rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major The post Ursa Major names former Maxar CEO as its new chief executive appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules to manage the risk of debris-generating explosions in space, but whether they go far enough for the new reality in orbit is […] The post Connecting the Dots: Avoiding space explosions appeared first on SpaceNews.

A generative AI large language model is being run on a supercomputer aboard the International Space Station The post Booz Allen deploys advanced language model in space appeared first on SpaceNews.