LOGAN, Utah — Benchmark Space Systems announced a strategic partnership Aug. 5 with startup Starlight Engines. Under the agreement announced at the Small Satellite Conference here, Benchmark will offer hybrid […] The post Benchmark adds Starlight thruster to partner network appeared first on SpaceNews.

LOGAN, Utah – In the future, small satellites are likely to operate in swarms thanks to advancements in autonomy, artificial intelligence, collaboration and networking, Steve Isakowitz, Aerospace Corp. president and […] The post Aerospace CEO lauds smallsat innovation and risk-taking appeared first on SpaceNews.

LOGAN, Utah — After nearly four decades in Logan, Utah, the Small Satellite Conference is moving to Salt Lake City in August 2025. Conference Chair Pat Patterson announced during Monday’s […] The post SmallSat Conference relocates to Salt Lake City in 2025 appeared first on SpaceNews.

Viasat plans to demonstrate automated constellation management software in 2026 to help small satellites operate independently in increasingly congested low Earth orbit. The post Viasat developing small satellite constellation management service appeared first on SpaceNews.

The company will provide a solid propulsion roll control system designed to stabilize a missile’s flight trajectory The post Voyager Space to maintain subcontractor role in Lockheed Martin’s missile program appeared first on SpaceNews.

In search for agile, cost-effective ways to enhanced military communications, the U.S. Space Force is zooming in on a new class of ‘small GEO’ satellites that have entered the market. […] The post Space Force explores ‘small GEO’ options for resilient communications appeared first on SpaceNews.

LOGAN, Utah — Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies raised 3.1 billion yen ($21 million) to fund rocket and communications satellite development. Investors contributing to the Series E investment round, announced Aug. […] The post Interstellar raises $21 million for rocket and satellite development appeared first on SpaceNews.

AST SpaceMobile has received permission to deploy and operate its first five operational direct-to-smartphone satellites slated to launch next month, the Texas-based venture said Aug. 5 as it waits for the nod to provide commercial services. The post AST SpaceMobile cleared to operate BlueBird direct-to-smartphone satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

LOGAN, Utah — Solestial announced a strategic partnership Aug. 5 with Meyer Burger Technology to dramatically expand production of silicon solar technology. Tempe, Arizona-based Solestial’s radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar […] The post Solestial and Meyer Burger forge deal to expand solar cell production appeared first on SpaceNews.

Smallsat launch services company SEOPS is partnering with Intuitive Machines to provide lunar rideshare opportunities. The post Intuitive Machines and SEOPS partner on lunar rideshare services appeared first on SpaceNews.