After seeing the disruption that Starlink has had on the satellite communications market, Earth observation companies are closely watching Starshield. The post Earth observation companies wary of Starshield appeared first on SpaceNews.

Lt. Gen. Garrant: Space Force is seeking commercial and international partnerships The post Navigating space: Space Force explores nontraditional solutions to increase surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews.

In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Ronda Schrenk, CEO, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). The post Ronda Schrenk, USGIF CEO – Leading Women in Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

Despite stiff competition from SpaceX rideshare services and some high-profile failures, ventures are still pursuing small launch vehicles that they argue can fill niches in the market. The post Small launch vehicles press ahead despite market setbacks appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China launched the last pair of backup satellites for its Beidou navigation system late Wednesday, with an eye on a future, upgraded system. A Long March 3B rocket […] The post China launches final pair of backup Beidou satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

While some smallsat manufacturers are scaling up production with new factories, others believe smaller, focused facilities are a better investment. The post Smallsat manufacturers weigh megafactories versus microfactories appeared first on SpaceNews.

Thirty-five years ago today, SpaceNews published its first issue, defying naysayers who claimed the space industry circa 1989 was too small to justify a dedicated weekly publication. With a small […] The post 35 years of SpaceNews: A trusted voice in a transforming space industry appeared first on SpaceNews.

Paris, September 18, 2024 – SpaceNews, the leading global source for space industry news and analysis, celebrates its 35th anniversary this September 18th. Founded as a weekly newspaper, SpaceNews has […] The post SpaceNews Celebrates 35th Anniversary as a Global Media Brand appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — The Indian government has given approval to a number of major space projects including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample return and a first space station module. The union cabinet, […] The post India approves moon sample return, Venus orbiter, space station module and reusable launcher appeared first on SpaceNews.

Eutelsat said Sept. 18 it has signed a contract to use multiple H3 rockets from 2027 in the French fleet operator’s first launch agreement with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The post Eutelsat signs multi-launch agreement for MHI’s H3 rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.