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A “disaster waiting to happen”? Industry officials worry about Crew Dragon availability.
NASA breathed a deep sigh of relief six years ago when SpaceX launched two astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, on a successful mission to the International Space Station. With the safe landing of Crew Dragon, the US space agency broke a nearly decade-long gap in its ability to put humans into orbit. Through its…
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Cambridge Study Projects 93 Percent Drop in Orbital Cargo Costs by 2040
The research models how three forces acting together, reusable launch vehicles, rising launch cadence, and competition among providers, drive down the per-kilogram cost of reaching orbit. The study focuses on the structural cost curve rather than the economics of any single launch. The forecast sets two markers. Launch costs are projected to fall more than…
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Frontier to Adopt Starlink With New Customer Portal From SpaceX
Frontier Airlines and other Indigo Partners airlines will roll out SpaceX‘s Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC) under a new deal announced Tuesday that covers more than 1,000 aircraft. This is Frontier’s first agreement for IFC, the budget airline does not currently offer Wi-Fi. Indigo Partners is a private equity firm and its portfolio of low-cost airlines…
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Ravee Raises USD 6 Million to Advance Satellite Data Communications
A surge in data from the internet and AI is driving demand to move more of it in space. While computing power continues to advance, the ability to move data between satellites has become a critical bottleneck. This is expected to grow as industry giants consider building data centers in space. Ravee has announced an…
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Iridium’s PNT Chip is Now Commercially Available
Iridium’s positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) chip is now commercially available, with the satellite operator reporting more than 150 organizations have expressed interest in the chip. First announced in October, the Iridium PNT ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) allows Iridium’s PNT capabilities to be integrated into electronic devices for GPS and GNSS resilience. It is…
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SpaceX launches a flight-proven Falcon booster for 600th time
A streak shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket flying from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the Starlink 10-45 mission on July 14, 2026. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight NowUpdate July 13, 5:58 a.m. EDT (0958 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship. SpaceX flew a flight-proven Falcon rocket booster for…
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SpaceX is gearing up for Starship’s 13th test flight later this week
The next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster could take off as soon as Thursday, and much of the hour-long mission will look a lot like the last Starship flight in May. But there are a few key differences for this launch, set to occur during a launch window that opens…
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Volta Space Technologies Advances Wireless Power Infrastructure for Lunar and Space Missions
Volta Space Technologies is developing wireless power transmission technologies designed to provide continuous energy access for future lunar and space missions. The company is building an orbital energy infrastructure that delivers electrical power from satellites in lunar orbit to assets operating on the Moon’s surface, reducing the need for conventional surface power systems while supporting…
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From Capital Expense to Monthly Payments: A Smarter Way to Own Satellite Capabilities
For many organizations, the biggest obstacle to adopting satellite technology is not the lack of interest—it is the cost. Traditional satellite projects often require substantial upfront investment, covering everything from spacecraft manufacturing and launch services to ground systems and mission operations. While the long-term benefits can be significant, the initial capital requirement can place satellite…
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How Can a Satellite Project Generate ROI?
One of the most important questions satellite buyers ask is surprisingly not technical. After discussing payload specifications, launch schedules, and operational requirements, many customers eventually ask a more fundamental question: How can this satellite actually make money or generate a return on investment? Whether the customer is a government agency, a commercial operator, an investment…