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NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut.

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Space companies swept up in far-reaching trade war Space companies joined heavy stock market declines across the board as governments started responding to sweeping U.S. tariffs across dozens of countries.

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SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.5 billion in U.S. military launch contracts through 2029 The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, are part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 procurement

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Fram2 completes polar orbit private astronaut mission A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast April 4, wrapping up a three-and-a-half-day private astronaut mission in polar orbit.

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Golden Dome: who and what should it defend? On January 27, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to develop “a reference architecture, capabilities-based requirements, and an implementation plan for the next-generation missile defense shield,” which, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, came to be known…

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Startups demonstrate in-orbit satellite autonomy A small spacecraft earlier this year successfully demonstrated edge autonomy — or the capability of a satellite to analyze data and make decisions independently without waiting for instructions from ground control. The demonstration was conducted by…

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U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’ China's space ambitions raise concerns at U.S. commission hearing

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Exail unveils Spacelink-PCE, a new propagation channel emulator for satellite communication enhanced Toulouse (France) – 11/03/2025 - Exail, a global leader in space communication solutions, announces the launch of Spacelink-PCE, its latest-generation Propagation Channel Emulator. Designed to…

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Do we need highways for space? In this week's episode of Space Minds, Luca Rossettini, Founder and CEO of D-Orbit sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Luca's journey from aspiring astronaut to space industry entrepreneur.

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SpinLaunch announces plans for broadband satellite constellation SpinLaunch, the company best known for work on an unconventional launch system, is rolling out plans to also develop a broadband satellite constellation.

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Voyager Technologies to acquire LEOcloud Voyager Technologies plans to acquire LEOcloud, a startup focused on space-based cloud computing.

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Frontgrade Gaisler and wolfSSL Collaborate to Enhance Cybersecurity in Space Applications Gothenburg, Sweden (April 3, 2025) – Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space missions, and wolfSSL, a renowned provider of embedded security solutions, are…

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China expands counterspace capabilities, new report finds China is rapidly advancing a broad spectrum of counterspace capabilities as part of a sustained push to secure military power in orbit.

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CSF President Dave Cavossa Testifies Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission April 3, 2025 – Washington, DC — Dave Cavossa, President of the Commercial Space Federation (CSF), joined U.S. Space Force Chief, General Chance Saltzman, and other experts today to testify before…

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Portal Space Systems raises $17.5 million for highly maneuverable Supernova spacecraft Portal Space Systems has raised $17.5 million in a seed round that will allow the venture to develop and demonstrate a highly maneuverable spacecraft.

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Vast signs agreement to test Haven-1 at NASA facility Vast has signed an agreement with NASA to test its Haven-1 space station at an agency facility ahead of its launch next year.

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Moog Highlights Meteor Satellite Bus at Space Symposium Colorado Springs, CO – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid control systems, will highlight its line of satellite buses at the 40th Space…

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Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare The Secure World Foundation in its annual report details military space capabilities developed by 12 countries

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Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator next week.

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Washington Harbour Partners invests in startup Turion Space The investment, which marks Washington Harbour’s first in Turion Space, was part of a broader funding round

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Project Kuiper readies long-awaited operational satellite launch ULA is set to loft the first 27 satellites of the more than 3,200 planned for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband constellation April 9, roughly a year behind schedule as the company races to meet deployment deadlines.

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Frontgrade Gaisler Launches New GRAIN Line and Wins SNSA Contract to Commercialize First Energy-Efficient Neuromorphic AI for Space Applications Gothenburg, Sweden (April 2, 2025) – The Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) has awarded Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened…

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Biotech is the launchpad for human survival in space With NASA’s Artemis program preparing for the first crewed moon landing since 1972, four commercial space stations in development, and companies like SpaceX setting their sights on Mars, long-duration human space travel is moving closer to…

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Slingshot adapting satellite ‘fingerprinting’ technology for military applications The company was awarded an SBIR Phase 3 contract to further develop satellite "fingerprinting" technology

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JAXA institute studying Mars lander concept WASHINGTON — An institute in Japan’s space agency is pursuing a concept that could allow the agency to send small rovers to the surface of Mars. In a talk at a plenary session of the National Academies’ Space Science Week April 1, Masaki Fujimoto, the…

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CLPS companies seek expanded opportunities for commercial lunar landers Lunar lander companies want NASA to revise and expand its approach to buy services as Congress raises questions about NASA’s handling of VIPER.

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MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities.

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China launches internet technology test satellites with Long March 2D China conducted a new launch for a nebulous series of internet technology test satellites early Tuesday.

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SpaceX launches Fram2 private astronaut mission SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon spacecraft March 31 on a private astronaut mission that is the first crewed spaceflight to pass over the poles.

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Investigation into failed New Glenn landing completed Blue Origin says its next New Glenn launch will be as soon as late spring after completing an investigation into the failed booster landing on the vehicle’s first flight.

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GITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover Space robotics specialist GITAI has completed a concept study for a mechanical arm that would be ready to support Japan’s crewed lunar rover early next decade.

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Space Force to test satellite refueling technologies in orbit Multi-year experiments aim to validate commercial solutions for space-based logistics

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Nelson concerned about NASA layoffs and other changes Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he is concerned about some of the recent changes at the agency, such as the firing of its chief scientist.

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NASA adds Starship to launch contract NASA has added SpaceX’s Starship to a contract used for launching agency missions, but the vehicle still has significant work ahead before it can start launching major missions.

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Chinese Bluetooth satellite startup raises early funding HELSINKI — Chinese startup Bluelink Satcom has raised early-stage funding to build a satellite network capable of detecting Bluetooth signals from space. Bluelink Satcom announced an angel+ funding round March 25 worth tens of millions of…

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Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum launch fails The first launch of Isar Aerospace’ Spectrum rocket failed March 30 when the vehicle lost attitude control seconds after liftoff and plummeted to Earth.

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China launches classified TJS-16 spacecraft, companion object emerges alongside earlier TJS-15 satellite HELSINKI — China launched the new TJS-16 classified satellite on Saturday aboard a Long March 7A rocket, continuing the opaque series of experimental missions. A Long March 7A rocket lifted off…

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Airbus wins contract for ExoMars lander platform Airbus Defence and Space will build the landing platform for ESA’s ExoMars rover, replacing a critical component originally to be provided by Russia.

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Geopolitical shifts boost Lightspeed as Starlink eats into Telesat’s GEO business Geopolitical shifts are driving government interest in Telesat’s LEO plans, according to the Canadian operator, validating its move beyond geostationary satellites as Starlink erodes its legacy broadband business.

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Webinar: Competing with the (Space)X Factor Join us on April 16 for a timely discussion on those challenging Starlink and the push for multi-orbit and multi-operator solutions.

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Artemis 2.0: A model for really winning the new moon race Right now, the remains of three private spacecraft rest on the moon, with one more lost in Earth orbit. And that is incredible. First came Israel’s Beresheet, which crashed on the lunar surface in 2019. Next was Astrobotic’s Peregrine,…

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China’s megaconstellations take off, government backs commercial space EDITOR'S NOTE: Beginning this spring, Andrew Jones will be explaining the business, politics and technology in Chinese space activities as part of a new biweekly newsletter. Sign up now to receive the first edition in your…

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GAO rejects TraCSS contract protest The GAO has denied a protest from a company over a contract that is part of the Office of Space Commerce’s space traffic coordination system.

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Rocket Lab, Stoke Space join National Security Space Launch competition The companies were selected to compete for $5.6 billion in Pentagon launch contracts

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Air Force nominee Troy Meink warns U.S. risks losing edge in space If confirmed, Meink — currently deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) — would oversee both the Air Force and the Space Force

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Senator raises concerns over Air Force possibly shifting satellite contracts to SpaceX The potential realignment comes as the Pentagon scrutinizes its funding plans for fiscal year 2026.

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Miles Space flight tests water-fueled thruster SAN FRANCISCO – Miles Space has demonstrated a water-fueled electric thruster with unusually lower power demands. “We have a water-vapor-based plasma thruster that works at power levels so low, people don’t believe it,” Miles Space CEO Brad Berkson…

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Booz Allen unveils ‘Brilliant Swarms’ satellite concept for missile defense Brilliant Swarms would consist of up to 2,000 small satellites operating as an interconnected network

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China unveils planetary exploration roadmap targeting habitability and extraterrestrial life HELSINKI — China is charting a long-term deep space strategy centered on planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life, according to a newly revealed mission roadmap. A slide titled…

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ESA taps Thales Alenia Space to build digital twin for European agriculture Europe has contracted Thales Alenia Space to develop a digital twin of agricultural systems, combining satellite data and crop modeling to support sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices across the continent.

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