The mission, designated NROL-174, lifted off at 3:33 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex 8 (SLC-8) at Vandenberg. The post Minotaur IV rocket launches spy payloads for National Reconnaissance Office appeared first on SpaceNews.

Boeing announced April 16 it has built the ground-based twin for a mission aiming to demonstrate quantum networking in space, marking a key milestone ahead of launching a small satellite called Q4S next year. The post Ground twin built for Boeing’s 2026 quantum satellite demo appeared first on SpaceNews.

“Based on the risk tolerance of the payload, the government determines which amount of mission assurance is most appropriate for that mission” The post Space Force eases entry for commercial firms with layered launch standards appeared first on SpaceNews.

An increase in the demand for better in-flight connectivity is inevitable: people don’t want to be incommunicado anymore when they travel. The in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is transitioning from niche […] The post In-flight connectivity – where national policy and global service (don’t) mix appeared first on SpaceNews.

The bipartisan co-chairs of a congressional caucus have criticized proposed cuts in NASA’s science programs, marking the first Republican opposition in Congress to the plans. The post Bipartisan caucus criticizes proposed NASA science budget cuts appeared first on SpaceNews.

German launch vehicle startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has replaced its chief executive as it works towards a second chance for its first launch. The post Rocket Factory Augsburg replaces CEO appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rep. Mike Rogers claims victory in long-running dispute over Space Command’s home The post Space Command headquarters battle reignites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Astranis has signed a $115 million deal to deliver Taiwan’s first dedicated communications spacecraft, amid an issue with a separate small geostationary satellite launched late last year. The post Astranis clinches $115 million Taiwan deal despite satellite setback appeared first on SpaceNews.

Katalyst and LMO are planning an in-space demonstration in GEO orbit in 2026 The post Startups to demonstrate new spacecraft docking technique appeared first on SpaceNews.

Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation expressed confidence that Congress will ultimately reject sharp cuts in NASA science programs proposed by the White House, citing competition with China as one factor. The post Maryland congressmen vow to block proposed NASA science budget cuts appeared first on SpaceNews.