SpaceNews : China sends 10th group of Guowang broadband satellites into orbit with Long March 8A launch
[[{“value”:” PRESTON, United Kingdom — China launched a new batch of Guowang broadband satellites late Monday, continuing a flurry of missions to build a national low Earth orbit communications megaconstellation. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out […]
SpaceNews : DeepSat wins AFWERX contract for very low Earth orbit monitoring
[[{“value”:” SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup DeepSat won a $1.25 million U.S. Air Force contract to develop very low Earth orbit (VLEO) monitoring capabilities. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out at any time. Sign in […]
SpaceNews : China is about to start trying to land and reuse its rockets
[[{“value”:” PRESTON, United Kingdom — China is preparing for its first attempt to land a rocket stage after an orbital launch, following years of development and testing. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out at any time. […]
SpaceNews : York Space delivers 21 satellites for first deployment of U.S. military network
[[{“value”:” WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is preparing to launch the first satellites intended to provide communications services from a low Earth orbit military constellation. The mission, targeted for no earlier than September 10, will carry 21 spacecraft built by York Space Systems — marking the opening deployment of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) […]
SpaceNews : Space assets are under silent siege. Cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought
[[{“value”:” The recent Viasat breach, attributed to the Chinese-affiliated “Salt Typhoon” campaign, reflects an ongoing and under-addressed risk in the United States space sector. As with the 2022 KA-SAT incident during the lead-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this event highlights the persistence of cyber threats targeting satellite networks, especially during early operational phases and […]
SpaceNews : Cargo Dragon to demonstrate ISS reboost
[[{“value”:” WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft launched early Aug. 24 will not only deliver supplies and experiments to the International Space Station but also help the station maintain its orbit. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every […]
SpaceNews : Rocket Lab launches five satellites for undisclosed commercial customer
[[{“value”:” WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron placed five satellites for an undisclosed commercial customer into orbit Aug. 23. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out at any time. Sign in to an existing account Get unlimited […]
SpaceNews : Small GEOs, big impact
[[{“value”:” California-based Astranis is helping drive a shift in the satellite industry as compact platforms gain ground in a geostationary market long challenged by the rise of low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every […]
SpaceNews : 1,800 Global Leaders Converge in Paris for the Most Powerful Week in Space
[[{“value”:” Paris, August 20, 2025 – In less than 30 days, Paris becomes the center of the space economy. From September 15 to 19, 2025, more than 1,800 decision-makers, 250+ top-tier speakers, and 600+ organizations from 60+ countries will unite at World Space Business Week (WSBW), the Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS), and the […]
SpaceNews : Urban Sky wins STRATFI contract for stratospheric balloon technologies
[[{“value”:” WASHINGTON — Stratospheric ballooning company Urban Sky has won a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support development of technologies that enable small balloons to complement, or replace, satellites. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. […]