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Astroscale and Exotrail Partner to Build Deorbiting Capability for LEO Satellites
Astroscale France, the French subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, together with Exotrail, a French company specializing in the design, manufacturing and operation of multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites, announced a strategic partnership focused on building deorbiting capabilities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This partnership represents a key milestone in the development of European end-of-life satellite management capabilities, while…
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Japan lost a 5-ton navigation satellite when it fell off a rocket during launch
If you’re in the space business long enough, you learn there are numerous ways a rocket can fail. I’ve written my share of stories about misbehaving rockets and the extensive investigations that usually—but not always—reveal what went wrong. But I never expected to write this story. Maybe this was a failure of my own imagination.…
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NASA readies unique science experiments and tech demonstrations for Artemis II crew
Artemis II, the next mission in NASA’s Artemis program to explore the Moon, is scheduled to launch from Florida within the coming weeks. The mission will be the first crewed mission to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972, with the four-person crew expected to travel farther than any other human mission in spaceflight history.…
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Northrop Grumman Expects Space to Rebound in 2026 After 8% Decline in 2025
Northrop Grumman’s Space segment saw an 8% decline in sales in 2025, but the company is projecting a return to growth in 2026. Northrop Grumman reported full-year sales on Tuesday. Space Systems sales in 2025 were $10.8 billion, a decline of $960 million compared to 2024. The company attributed the decline to work winding down…
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Thursday Morning Conversation with Spire Global CEO Theresa Condor
2026 is a new year. And Thursday Morning Conversations (TMC) are back with a bang. We have new questions, new guests and a new format as we talk to some of the most well-known figures in the industry. Kicking off this year, we talk to Theresa Condor, CEO of Spire Global. The conversation ranges from…
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GPS III Satellite Successfully Launched Into Orbit
The U.S. Space Force late Tuesday night successfully launched a GPS III satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle, adding to the service’s constellation of more accurate and jam-resistant position, navigation and timing spacecraft. The Lockheed Martin-built GPS III-9 Space Vehicle 09 is an M-Code satellite that features increased positional accuracy, anti-jamming and…
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LiveEO to Launch New Constellation Focused on Critical Infrastructure
LiveEO is to launch a new constellation focusing on critical infrastructure in Germany. The constellation, named Twinspector, aims to enable large-area, high-resolution, three-dimensional observation of the Earth and is specifically designed for monitoring critical infrastructure. LiveEO announced the constellation, Jan. 28. LiveEO, a German Earth Observation (EO) company, said the decision to build its own satellite…
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Veoware Space Highlights Advanced RF Payload Technologies for Satellite Communications
Veoware Space highlights the core technology portfolio focused on advanced radio-frequency (RF) payload solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite communication systems. The company’s technology development is centered on enabling flexible, high-performance and compact RF architectures for small satellites and large-scale constellations, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Veoware Space develops RF…
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GAO Warns of Tech Readiness, Cost, and Schedule Risks for SDA Constellation
A new government watchdog report on the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) proliferated constellation says the agency is overestimating the technology readiness of parts of the systems, and warns SDA is at risk of not delivering capabilities on schedule. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) made six recommendations including that the SDA conduct tailored technology readiness assessment…
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A WB-57 pilot just made a heroic landing in Houston after its landing gear failed
One of NASA’s three large WB-57 aircraft made an emergency landing at Ellington Field on Tuesday morning in southeastern Houston. Video captured by KHOU 11 television showed the aircraft touching down on the runway without its landing gear extended. The pilot then maintains control of the vehicle as it slides down the runway, slowing the…