The satellite, which covers the Americas, is now supporting the Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 and the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment The post ViaSat-3 satellite begins service for U.S. Marine Corps  appeared first on SpaceNews.

A startup led by a founder of a financial services company is taking a new approach to space-based solar power intended to be more scalable and affordable than previous concepts. The post Startup takes new approach to space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews.

The 2024 election cycle is lurching into the final stretch, with campaigns for the White House, Congress and other offices across the nation in high gear. Candidates are making their […] The post Space policy for the new President — whoever it might be appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA has awarded a contract to Rocket Lab to study alternative concepts for Mars Sample Return (MSR), joining several other efforts to improve the cost and schedule of the program. The post NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for Mars Sample Return appeared first on SpaceNews.

SDA is preparing a solicitation for Tranche 3 of the U.S. military’s proliferated space architecture The post Space Development Agency unveils plans for next 200-satellite procurement appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellites are the defacto communications technology when disaster strikes because of their resilience, broad coverage and speed to deploy. Space-based connectivity serves as a critical lifeline when natural disasters disrupt […] The post Backing the Backups: Ensuring satellites are ready to restore communications when ground systems fail appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China will launch new quantum satellites into low Earth orbit next year, according to a scientist leading the project. Two to three quantum communications satellites will be launched […] The post China to launch new quantum communications satellites in 2025 appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, the 44th nation to do so, NASA announced Oct. 7. The post Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews.

Spanish startup PLD Space, currently developing a small launch vehicle, has outlined plans to work on progressively larger, reusable rockets as well as a crewed spacecraft. The post PLD Space unveils plans for larger launch vehicles and crewed spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.

SAN FRANCISCO – As a group, NASA’s low-cost science missions have improved significantly. “There were lessons learned over the years that helped,” said Charles Norton, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory deputy […] The post Smallsats offer lessons for big science missions appeared first on SpaceNews.