A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched a radar imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS on Nov. 5. The post Rocket Lab launches sixth iQPS satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Earth observation companies shift business models to capture growing demand for sovereign geospatial intelligence capabilities The post Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers appeared first on SpaceNews.

Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15 billion) framework that more directly ties Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation to Europe’s growing defense and security needs. The updated proposal will go before member states for approval at the Nov. 26–27

Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications for disaster relief or secure defense operations. The post Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.

In space policy today, Republican views dominate. The party holds majorities in the House and Senate, while the White House is stretching — or breaking — the limits of executive power. Democratic views on space are largely couched in terms of opposition to White House initiatives, such as proposed cuts in NASA’s budget or efforts

A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in the forefront of that enterprise, is to dramatically increase robotic exploration efforts and to focus with urgency on a comprehensive campaign to collect and return geologic samples from a wide range

Deloitte’s ‘Silent Shield’ payloads will test cyber defenses in orbit The post The race to defend satellites from cyberattacks appeared first on SpaceNews.

German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest and investment in European space systems. The post Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros appeared first on SpaceNews.

China’s human spaceflight agency has delayed the scheduled return to Earth of a crewed Shenzhou spacecraft due to a suspected space debris impact. The post China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact appeared first on SpaceNews.

The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership. The post White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.