Commercial space industry — launch providers, satellite operators, space tourism, and private funding.
Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells
Flexell Space and Satoro have agreed to conduct two in-orbit demonstration missions of next-generation space solar cells, scheduled for 2027 and 2028.…
Craft Prospect kicks off PERSEUS project to advance optical communications for space
Craft Prospect has initiated the PERSEUS project, a collaborative effort to develop next-generation optical communications systems for space operation…
Flexell Space Establishes French Subsidiary to Strengthen European Presence
Flexell Space, a developer of deployable space structures and flexible materials for satellite applications, has established a French subsidiary to ex…
Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 Production Run of Satellites
Astranis, a satellite communications startup, has upgraded its launch agreement with SpaceX from a rideshare arrangement to a dedicated Falcon 9 missi…
Agile Space Industries Expands to Seattle Area with New Bellevue Office
Agile Space Industries has opened a new office in Bellevue, Washington, marking the company's expansion into the Pacific Northwest tech corridor. The …
How mini-constellations could more quickly bring new tech to Europe, and to orbit
European space agencies are pursuing small-scale satellite constellations to accelerate the development and deployment of new technologies in orbit. R…
TechnoMile Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner
TechnoMile, a supplier of aerospace and defense components, has earned recognition as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner. The honor reflects the c…
Nov. 5: Satellite Mission Management at the Edge
# Satellite Mission Management at the Edge The commercial space industry now confronts a fundamental operational challenge: managing thousands of act…
Rethinking networks in space with Aalyria’s Brian Barritt
# Rethinking Networks in Space with Aalyria's Brian Barritt Google-backed startup Aalyria Technologies is fundamentally reshaping how satellites comm…
Global Satcom Services Revenues to Reach $145 Billion by 2035
The global satellite communications services market will generate $145 billion in annual revenue by 2035, according to projections from market researc…
Honda Wants to Put a Robotic Lab Assistant on Future Commercial Space Stations
Honda is partnering with space infrastructure company Redwire to develop an automated laboratory support system for future commercial space stations. …
NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations
NASA released its final Request for Proposals on Friday inviting American industry to submit plans for next-generation commercial space stations in lo…
Deposition Sciences, Inc. Expands Sunshade® Tape Offering with New 12″ × 30″ Format
Deposition Sciences, Inc. announced an expansion of its Sunshade® Tape product line with a new 12-inch by 30-inch format, according to SpaceNews. The…
Heading Home: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Concludes Station Science Mission
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission concluded its stay aboard the International Space Station with four astronauts and cosmonauts scheduled to return in ear…
Galileo Space Is Building Satellites That Turn Signals Into Answers in Orbit
Galileo Space is developing a constellation of satellites designed to process data in orbit rather than transmitting raw signals to ground stations. T…
NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract
NASA expanded its launch services portfolio by adding Blue Origin's New Glenn 9×4 rocket to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract framework. The …
NaviGate successfully demonstrates onboard precise orbit determination aboard D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier
NaviGate has completed a successful flight demonstration of autonomous orbit determination technology aboard D-Orbit's ION Satellite Carrier, marking …
Quantum Space Executes Launch Processing Agreement with All Points Logistics for Prime Mission
Quantum Space Systems has formalized launch processing operations for its Prime orbital refueling vehicle through a partnership with All Points Logist…
Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035
Commercial satellite communications companies are reshaping military and defense operations across the globe, with market revenues from defense-focuse…
Terran Orbital Names Jamin Brown Chief Operating Officer
Terran Orbital has appointed Jamin Brown as Chief Operating Officer, a leadership move that reflects the commercial satellite manufacturer's push to s…
NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
NASA and Boeing announced expanded plans for the Commercial Starliner spacecraft on Monday, including additional crewed missions and certification of …
What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to send four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-13 mission, continuing the partnership that has r…
Space is everyone’s business: Economist Enterprise’s 4th annual Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando
The Economist Enterprise's Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando for its fourth annual gathering, cementing Florida's position as a nexus for space …
Agile Space Industries Expands Leadership Structure to Support Next Phase of Growth
Agile Space Industries, a spacecraft manufacturer focused on responsive space solutions, has restructured its leadership team to accelerate growth dur…
NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
NASA and Boeing will hold a joint news conference on Monday, September 28, at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and its pa…
NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
NASA assigned four spaceflyers to the SpaceX Crew-14 mission launching no earlier than spring 2027 to the International Space Station. The crew compri…
True or false on space industry trends with Pacôme Révillon
# Space Industry Trends Come Under Scrutiny in NovaSpace Analysis Pacôme Révillon, an analyst tracking commercial space sector dynamics, recently exa…
Moog Completes ISO Class 8 Clean Room at Niagara Falls Facility to Expand Thruster Production
Moog Inc. has completed construction of an ISO Class 8 clean room at its Niagara Falls, New York facility, a major expansion aimed at increasing produ…
NASA Modernizes Commercial Airline Systems
NASA researchers are deploying advanced computational systems to optimize commercial aviation operations, targeting the endemic delays that cost the a…
What Comes Next for On-Orbit Servicing? (Replay)
# What Comes Next for On-Orbit Servicing? The space industry stands at a inflection point. Satellites worth billions of dollars operate in orbit with…
Ethereal Space Awarded NOAA SBEM Task Order 1
Ethereal Space has secured a task order from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under NOAA's Space-based Enterprise for Earth Monitor…
What Comes Next for On-Orbit Servicing?
# On-Orbit Servicing Enters Operational Phase as Industry Scales Commercial Capabilities The on-orbit servicing industry stands at an inflection poin…
First Diagnostic X-Rays in Space Mark New Era for Astronaut Health
SpaceX astronauts aboard the Fram2 mission generated the first diagnostic X-ray images in space, marking a watershed moment for medical practice beyon…