A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced $1.4 million in seed funding Oct. 21 to develop a virtual 5G modem, designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure. The post Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA’s acting administrator says he will “open up the contract” SpaceX holds to land astronauts on the moon for the Artemis 3 mission because the company has fallen behind schedule. The post Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition appeared first on SpaceNews.

China is on track to land its first crew on the lunar surface by 2030 and establish a base at the resource-rich south pole — a site that offers continuous sunlight, access to water ice and control of the most valuable real estate beyond Earth. Beijing’s record of steady, disciplined progress in space suggests they

South Korean launch startup Innospace says it has received government approval for its first orbital launch attempt, which could take place as soon as the end of the month. The post Innospace gets license for first orbital launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews.

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.