The order sets a bold agenda to address emerging threats, including hypersonic missiles, through advanced technological solutions, including space-based interceptors. The post Trump orders ‘Iron Dome for America’ in sweeping missile defense push appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — One of China’s latest commercial launch companies has secured early funding as it aims to develop a launcher featuring first and second stage reuse. Nayuta Space secured “tens […] The post Chinese launch startup secures early funding for fully reusable rocket plan appeared first on SpaceNews.

London-based Sen unveiled a 4K livestream from cameras mounted on the International Space Station. The post Sen unveils 4K livestream of Earth and space station docking port appeared first on SpaceNews.

California’s GITAI said Jan. 27 the robotics specialist has successfully demonstrated its first in-house developed satellite, a precursor to larger and more capable spacecraft for servicing and construction in space. The post GITAI expanding satellite product line after successful demo appeared first on SpaceNews.

A decade ago, startups raising money to launch commercial weather satellites were convinced they had a goldmine on their hands because they could improve forecasting models. The problem? NOAA spent […] The post Commercial weather startups forecast increased funding under Trump appeared first on SpaceNews.

With the election over and the 119th Congress set to convene, nowhere is the need to get back to business more critical than in the realm of national security. Front […] The post China’s lunar agenda – a heightened warning appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China’s space agency has accepted the participation of a commercial space company in a lunar exploration mission for the first time in a move which may foreshadow greater […] The post China embraces commercial participation in moon mission for the first time appeared first on SpaceNews.

The head of ESA’s science programs says she is seeking a “very modest” increase in her budget at ESA’s upcoming ministerial meeting to fund work on future missions. The post ESA seeks modest boost to science budget appeared first on SpaceNews.

Astronomers are calling on nations to ban advertising in space that can be seen from the ground, calling it the latest threat to the dark and quiet sky. The post Astronomers seek global ban on space advertising appeared first on SpaceNews.

While the James Webb Space Telescope continues to exceed astronomers’ expectations, it faces a potential funding shortfall. The post JWST facing potential cuts to its operational budget appeared first on SpaceNews.