Airbus to Construct ExoMars Landing Platform Following Shift from Russian Collaboration WASHINGTON – Airbus Defence and Space has been selected to construct the landing platform for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars rover mission. This development comes as Airbus steps in to furnish a crucial element originally intended to be […]
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Geopolitical Shifts Fuel Government Interest in Telesat Lightspeed LEO Plans TAMPA, Fla. – Geopolitical transformations are increasing governmental interest in Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) initiatives, the Canadian operator has stated, validating its strategic pivot beyond geostationary satellites as LEO competitor Starlink challenges its established broadband services. Heightened global security […]
WASHINGTON – In a significant development for space traffic coordination efforts, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected a protest lodged by a company concerning a contract associated with the Office of Space Commerce’s (OSC) system designed for this purpose. The GAO’s decision, made public on March 26, dismissed a […]
China’s Megaconstellation Projects Accelerate as Government Bolsters Commercial Space Sector NOTICE: Starting this spring, expert Andrew Jones will provide insights into the business, policy, and technological aspects of China’s space endeavors through a new biweekly newsletter. Subscribe now to receive the inaugural edition upon its release. Sign up for The […]
Private Lunar Landings Mark New Era in Space Exploration Currently, the remnants of three commercial spacecraft reside on the lunar surface, with an additional one lost in Earth’s orbit. This series of endeavors underscores a remarkable shift in space exploration, highlighting the growing role of the private sector in reaching […]
China Outlines Ambitious Deep Space Exploration Strategy Targeting Extraterrestrial Life HELSINKI — In a strategic push to broaden its cosmic reach, China is formulating a long-range deep space exploration blueprint focused on planetary habitability and the quest for life beyond Earth, according to newly unveiled mission details. This ambitious agenda […]
Miles Space Unveils Innovative Low-Power, Water-Fueled Electric Thruster SAN FRANCISCO – Miles Space has presented a groundbreaking water-fueled electric thruster, notable for its exceptionally low power consumption. This novel space propulsion technology could transform mission capabilities, especially for small satellites. Poseidon M1.5 Thruster Shows Promise in Orbit “We possess a […]
WASHINGTON — In a potential strategic adjustment, the Department of the Air Force is evaluating whether to substitute planned acquisitions of military satellites from various defense contractors with SpaceX’s Starshield satellites. This possible change in approach was indicated by a U.S. senator during a congressional hearing on March 27. Senator […]