China conducted the first launch for the Thousand Sails constellation since March as the country continues its recent rapid rate of orbital launches. The post China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload appeared first on SpaceNews.

The award is part of NGA’s Luno program The post Planet Labs wins $12.8 million NGA contract for maritime intelligence in Asia-Pacific appeared first on SpaceNews.

Krakow — The European Commission presented a working plan to track progress and deliver key defense capabilities by 2030 to European Union member states on October 16. The roadmap, titled Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, follows March’s White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 and the broader ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 package, which

German launch startup HyImpulse has raised 45 million euros ($53 million) as it works to avoid becoming an also-ran in the European space launch race. The post German launch startup HyImpulse raises 45 million euros appeared first on SpaceNews.

It isn’t surprising that more and more space companies are pivoting to defense. Defense budgets are rising across the board, and rising quickly. In fact, the sum of money set to be available is eye-watering. Now that NATO has pledged to spend 5% of GDP by 2035, McKinsey thinks that annual defense spending across the

Arianespace has confirmed that the first flight of the more powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket has been delayed until next year. The post First Ariane 64 launch slips to 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.

As the government shutdown drags on, scientists and advocates remain focused on the long-term effects of proposed budget cuts at NASA and other agencies. The post As shutdown continues, science community keeps focus on long-term budget concerns appeared first on SpaceNews.

The company looks to extend its reach beyond commercial broadband services with customized military satellites The post Viasat takes aim at the U.S. military satellite market appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there. The post SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg appeared first on SpaceNews.

iRocket’s plans for a fully reusable satellite launcher got a boost from the first flight test of IRX-100, a short-range missile the startup hopes will generate near-term revenue to support its orbital Shockwave vehicle. The post iRocket turns to missiles to fuel reusable launcher ambitions appeared first on SpaceNews.