China launched 12 satellites early Wednesday for a pioneering on-orbit computing project led by startup ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. The post China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

China launched 12 satellites early Wednesday for a pioneering on-orbit computing project led by startup ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. The post China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA selected Rocket Lab to launch a small NASA astrophysics spacecraft that will study galaxies at ultraviolet wavelengths. The post Rocket Lab to launch NASA astrophysics smallsat mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA selected Rocket Lab to launch a small NASA astrophysics spacecraft that will study galaxies at ultraviolet wavelengths. The post Rocket Lab to launch NASA astrophysics smallsat mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Saudi Arabia’s Arabsat signed a deal for broadband capacity from Telesat’s proposed low Earth orbit constellation, a day after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced approval to sell LEO services to maritime and aviation customers in the region. The post Arabsat seeks Telesat Lightspeed capacity as Starlink expands into Saudi Arabia appeared first on SpaceNews.

Canada’s Kepler Communications said it has successfully demonstrated optical data links between a prototype satellite in low Earth orbit and a partner’s ground station for the first time. The post Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network  appeared first on SpaceNews.

The funding round was led by Hanaco Ventures and other space and defense-focused investors The post Nuclear battery startup Zeno Power raises $50 million to expand in space and at sea appeared first on SpaceNews.

A spacefaring people needs more than rockets and stations. No civilization has ever been built on technical capability alone. It needs people who choose to remain and pursue life beyond […] The post Space cuisine and the foundation of new space culture appeared first on SpaceNews.

The satellite industry continued trends of modest growth in 2024 even as the number of satellites increases rapidly. The post Satellite industry continues modest revenue growth trends appeared first on SpaceNews.

A new generation of space companies is thinking bigger. From kilometers-wide orbital data centers to solar power stations requiring even larger structures in space, some of the most ambitious space […] The post Space-based solar power startups are banking on Starship’s success appeared first on SpaceNews.