Tag: United States
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Rocket Lab Launches Confidential Satellite on Electron Rocket From New Zealand
Rocket Lab launched a satellite for an undisclosed commercial customer on March 5, sending the payload into low Earth orbit aboard its Electron rocket from the company’s launch site in New Zealand. The 18-meter-tall Electron rocket lifted off at 6:53 p.m. EST (2353 GMT), or 12:53 p.m. local time on March 6, beginning a mission…
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Sierra Space Raises $550 Million Series C at $8 Billion Valuation
U.S. aerospace company Sierra Space said it has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round led by LuminArx Capital, valuing the company at $8 billion. The company said the new funding will help increase production capacity and support expansion beyond its current satellite and spacecraft mission programs. “Sierra Space has sharpened its focus…
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Rocket Lab Delays Neutron Rocket Debut to Q4 2026 as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%
Rocket Lab said the inaugural flight of its medium-lift Neutron rocket will be delayed until the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company’s 2025 earnings report. The update pushes the timeline beyond earlier expectations that the rocket could debut sooner and comes after a fuel tank ruptured during testing in January. The delay relates…
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Vast Raises $300 Million Series A and Secures $200 Million Debt for Haven Space Station
U.S. space company Vast said it has raised $300 million in a Series A funding round and secured an additional $200 million in debt financing to support development of its Haven commercial space station. The financing brings the company’s total new funding to $500 million and is intended to support production of the Haven station,…
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Phantom Space Acquires Vector Launch Assets to Support Daytona Rocket Development
U.S. launch startup Phantom Space has acquired assets and intellectual property from the bankrupt rocket company Vector Launch, in a move aimed at accelerating development of Phantom’s Daytona launch vehicle. The Arizona-based company did not disclose the value of the transaction, but chief executive Jim Cantrell said the acquisition was funded through a previously unannounced…
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FCC Seeks Input on Satellite Market Access Amid Concerns Over EU Space Act
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a public comment period on international satellite market access, as U.S. regulators examine whether American operators face growing barriers overseas. The notice, issued on March 3, invites feedback on the current state of foreign market access for U.S. satellite companies and how regulatory policies abroad could affect future…
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ThinKom Wins DoD Follow-On Contract for Portable Satellite Ground Stations
U.S.-based antenna manufacturer ThinKom Solutions has secured a follow-on contract from the Department of Defense worth a combined $3.9 million to supply portable satellite ground stations for military use, the company said. The transportable systems are intended to provide high-speed, resilient communications in environments where fixed infrastructure is unavailable, enabling troops to establish connectivity rapidly…
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Muon Space Shifts Strategy Toward Satellite Constellations Amid Rising Demand
Satellite manufacturer Muon Space said it is refocusing its business strategy on building constellations rather than one-off spacecraft, as analysts forecast rapid growth in the number of satellites in orbit over the coming decade. Chief Executive Jonny Dyer said the company already has about 20 satellites scheduled for launch within the next 20 months and…
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Axiom Space Secures $350 Million to Advance Commercial Space Station and Lunar Spacesuits
Axiom Space said on Thursday it had raised $350 million in new financing to support construction of a commercial space station intended to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) and to advance development of next-generation spacesuits for future U.S. lunar missions. The funding round was co-led by Type One Ventures and the Qatar Investment Authority,…
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NASA Targets April Cargo Flight for Starliner, Crewed Mission Possible This Fall
NASA is aiming to launch an uncrewed mission of Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as April, with a potential crewed flight later in the year if technical issues are resolved, officials said. The upcoming mission, known as Starliner-1, will carry cargo rather than astronauts after the spacecraft failed to achieve…