Satellite operator Ligado Networks, already suing the U.S. government over its stalled 5G plans, has filed a lawsuit against Viasat’s Inmarsat subsidiary for allegedly breaching their long-standing L-band spectrum partnership. The post Ligado Networks sues Inmarsat after spectrum partnership breaks down appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA will spend the next year and a half studying two different approaches for returning samples from Mars. The post NASA to study two alternative architectures for Mars Sample Return appeared first on SpaceNews.

Anduril entered the solid rocket motor market in 2023 following its acquisition of Adranos The post Pentagon awards Anduril $14.3 million to expand production of solid rocket motors appeared first on SpaceNews.

China has launched its first satellites for the Guowang constellation, but a veil of secrecy surrounds their purpose and capabilities, raising more questions than answers. The post China’s Guowang launch raises questions about satellite purpose and transparency appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA experts argue that lunar missions are essential before attempting any human expeditions to the Red Planet. The post NASA emphasizes role of the moon as testbed for future human Mars missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with James Parker, Founding Partner, Leonid Capital Partners. The post Mark Boggett, Seraphim Space – Commercial Space Transformers appeared first on SpaceNews.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 7, 2025— Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce […] The post Space Foundation Launches Space Path Program to Help Companies Navigate the Space Industry appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China has kicked off its 2025 launch activities with the successful launch of the Shijian-25 satellite, aiming to advance key technologies for on-orbit refueling and extending satellite lifespans. […] The post China launches Shijian-25 satellite to test on-orbit refueling and mission extension technologies appeared first on SpaceNews.

The award marks one of the Pentagon’s largest-ever investments in hypersonic testing infrastructure The post Kratos wins $1.45 billion Pentagon contract for hypersonic testing appeared first on SpaceNews.

Sierra Space says its chief executive has retired from the company, a move that has taken many in the industry by surprise. The post Sierra Space CEO departs appeared first on SpaceNews.