Commercial space industry — launch providers, satellite operators, space tourism, and private funding.
K2 Space raises $500 million for commercial, defense satellite expansion
K2 Space secured $500 million in funding to expand its commercial and defense satellite operations. The capital raise accelerates the company's plans …
Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a rule that would exempt commercial spaceflight operations from environmental review requirements und…
Sphinx Defense wins $287 million contract for strategic satellite communications software
Sphinx Defense secured a $287 million contract to develop strategic satellite communications software for U.S. defense operations. The contract reflec…
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes Three New Associate Members
The Commercial Space Federation announced three new associate members, expanding its roster as the industry organization marks its 20th anniversary. T…
Poland commits $745 million to EU’s IRIS² constellation project
Poland has committed 745 million dollars to the European Union's IRIS² satellite constellation program, marking a major financial pledge toward Europe…
Mark Matossian co-founds Whipsmart Ventures to fund space and deep tech
Mark Matossian, a veteran of the space industry, has co-founded Whipsmart Ventures, a new venture capital fund targeting investments in space technolo…
Vast establishes division for national security projects
Vast Space established a dedicated division to pursue national security contracts, expanding the commercial space company's footprint beyond its core …
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 219 — SpaceX Goes to War!
SpaceX has escalated its legal and regulatory battle with competitors and federal agencies, becoming the focus of this week's space news roundup. On E…
Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites
The Pentagon awarded $7.1 million to expand domestic production of cover glass for satellites, addressing a critical supply chain vulnerability for U.…
Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket to orbit for the first time, marking a major milestone for India's commercial spaceflight …
NASA terminates Draper lunar lander mission
NASA has terminated its contract with Draper Laboratory for a lunar lander mission, according to Space News. The decision ends the agency's partnershi…
Commercial Space Federation Launches State and Local Council to Align States on National Space Capacity and Strengthen the U.S. Industrial Base
The Commercial Space Federation established a State and Local Council to coordinate space industry priorities across U.S. states and municipalities. T…
Startup working with University of Texas focuses on trapping small debris
A startup company is partnering with the University of Texas to develop technology for capturing small orbital debris, addressing one of spaceflight's…
Defense Innovation Unit seeks commercial path to deliver electrical power from orbit
The Defense Innovation Unit is accelerating development of space-based solar power systems through commercial partnerships, moving beyond theoretical …
Building the infrastructure for a shifting space economy with Massi Ladovaz
Massi Ladovaz addresses the infrastructure demands of a rapidly evolving space economy in a SpaceNews podcast interview. The conversation centers on h…
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Commercial space industry — launch providers, satellite operators, space tourism, and private funding.