Stoke Space has raised an additional $350 million to advance work on its reusable launch vehicle and future projects. The post Stoke Space adds $350 million to Series D round appeared first on SpaceNews.

China took a major step forward in its lunar and human spaceflight programs late Tuesday with successful in-flight abort and rocket recovery tests. The post China tests crewed spacecraft abort and rocket recovery in major lunar milestone appeared first on SpaceNews.

Amazon received approval Feb. 10 to deploy thousands more broadband satellites, weeks after seeking relief from a July milestone for its first-generation network after reaching only about 11% of the required deployment. The post FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms appeared first on SpaceNews.

Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest from customers seeking smaller systems tailored to specific needs. The post Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

“The NRO is always looking for innovative ways to bring on new partners,” said Chris Scolese, director of the NRO The post National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.

Executives say customers care less about how data moves than what it enables The post Laser-linked satellite networks moving from concept to capability appeared first on SpaceNews.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Australia is applying space-related products and services to national and regional challenges through an independent not-for-profit organization, the Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII). ASII, which began operations in January, builds on the work of the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre, a consortium established in 2019 to bolster research and development of space

COO Mark Peller said ULA is aiming for between 18 and 22 launches in 2026 The post ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s exit appeared first on SpaceNews.

MILAN — Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder announced Feb. 4 that the German Aerospace Center (DLR) will receive 58 million euros ($69 million) to build a Human Exploration Control Center to support future robotic and human exploration missions. The total cost of the facility is 78 million euros and in addition to the Bavarian funding, DLR

Amazon announced its first LEO maritime broadband reseller agreements Feb. 10, as it prepares to deploy another batch of satellites this week on the inaugural flight of Europe’s Ariane 64 rocket. The post Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellers appeared first on SpaceNews.