Orbex Releases Prime Rocket Assembly Images as Business Faces Closure
Orbex released previously unseen photographs of its Prime microlauncher being assembled, showcasing the vehicle’s carbon‑fiber and aluminum composite structures. Prime is marketed as an environmentally sustainable launch system that is roughly 30% lighter than comparable small‑sat rockets. The company announced insolvency after a failed sale to German startup The Exploration Company, yet it still holds commercial launch commitments for 2026. Orbex says it will continue trading while exploring options, including a possible sale of assets or the business itself.
Flightradar24 Boosts Tracking with Aireon's Space‑Based ADS‑B
Some partnerships are so synergistic that they simply make perfect sense from the outset. Such is the case with Swedish firm Flightradar24, which has expanded its flight tracking capabilities with the addition of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data. https://t.co/GDPgnxjSJ1 #AvGeek
Seekr and Wyvern Partner to Launch AI-Driven Hyperspectral Reasoning Engine
Seekr announced the launch of SeekrGeo, an AI‑driven geospatial reasoning engine that fuses hyperspectral, SAR and optical satellite data. The platform is powered by a Remote Sensing Foundation Model and Vision‑Language Models, enabling autonomous chemical, moisture and mineral detection. A...
SLS/Orion Rolls Back to VAB for Helium Fix
SLS/Orion began its rollback to the VAB at 9:28 am ET. Could take up to 12 hours. The rollback is so they can fix a helium flow problem on the upper stage. https://t.co/pfdRZQOj9g NASA is providing a livestream on its YouTube channel....
Ken Kremer Live Interview Fox 35 Orlando – Starliner Verdict: NASA Releases Investigation Findings Citing Type A Mishap: Video
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman released a detailed investigation on Feb. 19, 2026 that classified the 2024 Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) as a Type A mishap. The report cites critical software flaws at Boeing and procedural lapses at NASA that...
Boost Mobile Pilots Starlink Sales in 120 Stores
. @boostmobile has begun to test sales of @Starlink in ~120 stores. The pilot ties into EchoStar's pending sale of spectrum to SpaceX and builds on Starlink's growing retail strategy. h/t @wave7jeff - @Light_Reading https://t.co/Uc3v44JgC9
Molecules Found in Martian Rock Hint at Ancient Life – New Study
A new study of carbon‑based molecules in the Martian sedimentary rock Cumberland, analyzed by NASA’s Curiosity rover, reveals long‑chain alkanes such as decane, undecane and dodencane. The researchers argue that the high concentrations of these complex organics cannot be fully...
The Future of Astronomy Is Both on Earth and in Space
The American Astronomical Society’s presidents rebut a recent call to move astronomy entirely off Earth, arguing that ground‑based observatories remain indispensable. They note that space telescopes, while transformative, are expensive, mission‑specific and unserviceable after launch. In contrast, terrestrial facilities can...
Exclusive: Charter Space Launches an Insurance Brokerage
Charter Space has launched the Charter Interplanetary Risk Corporation (CIRC), a nationally licensed brokerage dedicated to providing insurance for space missions and related commercial risks. Building on its mission‑management software and data‑driven risk analytics, CIRC will place policies ranging from...
SpaceX Targets 150Mbps per User for Upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell
SpaceX announced it aims for peak download speeds of 150 Mbps per user on its next‑generation Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell service. The current satellite‑to‑phone offering, delivered with T‑Mobile under the T‑Satellite brand, tops out at roughly 4 Mbps and is limited to texting and...
Ukraine Eyes Starlink Replacement, Files for Satellite Constellation
Ukraine has begun the international regulatory process for its own low‑Earth‑orbit communications network, UASAT‑NANO, filing with the ITU in December 2025. The first satellite is scheduled for an October 2026 launch on a SpaceX vehicle, with full deployment starting in...
In Space Traffic Coordination, the Biggest Challenge May Be Coordination
Satellite operators are increasingly unable to reach each other to avoid collisions, prompting the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs to intervene in two recent incidents involving U.S., Chinese, Malaysian, and North Korean assets. The lack of reliable contact...
OQ Technology Secures $30 Million From Europe for Satellite-to-Smartphone Expansion
Europe’s Investment Bank is providing €25 million (≈$30 million) to Luxembourg‑based OQ Technology to expand its direct‑to‑device satellite constellation. The debt will fund the launch of more than 20 small satellites, including OQ’s first C‑band satellite aimed at smartphone connectivity slated for...
Kratos Defense Dominates Satellite Contracts with OpenSpace Platform
.@KratosDefense: Our space/satellite division is booming; 'virtually everything we bid on we win.' Late-arriving software-defined satellites are catchinp up w/ our #OpenSpace software-defined ground platform. @NATO @SES @AirbusSpace. https://t.co/BoWNnZdEOZ https://t.co/jxaKAluvmv
Historical Aerospace Software Errors and Fault Tolerance
A review of 55 aerospace software incidents from 1962‑2023 shows that 85% of failures stem from erroneous output rather than crashes. Rebooting proved ineffective in 98% of those cases, making simple reset strategies unsafe. Missing logic accounts for 40% of...
Viasat, BSNL Unveil Satellite Skilling Course in India
BSNL and Viasat India have launched a 22‑hour virtual training program on satellite communications and applications, hosted at the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur. The course, part of the proposed Telecom Innovation, Research...
Software Defined Satellites Market Analysis 2026
Software‑defined satellites offer on‑orbit reconfigurability but cost roughly 30% more to build than fixed‑function platforms. Analysts project the market could exceed $10 billion by 2030, yet technical limits, launch‑vehicle economics, and lengthy regulatory approvals curb realistic growth. Real‑world deployments by Intelsat,...
High Throughput Satellites Market Analysis 2026
The high‑throughput satellite (HTS) market is confronting a structural oversupply, with capacity expanding far faster than revenue‑generating demand. While analysts forecast 15‑20% CAGR through 2030, actual utilization sits between 20% and 50%, compressing pricing and squeezing margins. Maritime and aviation...
Ground Segment Market Analysis 2026
The global ground‑segment market is projected to reach $27‑$32 b by 2030, growing at a 6‑8% CAGR from $18‑$21 b in 2024. Revenue trails satellite hardware by roughly 60%, but the sector remains essential for operational continuity across defense, civil, and commercial...
Space Force Moving to Upgrade Its Elements of Long-Range Kill Chains
The U.S. Space Force announced a push to modernize the data‑transport and battle‑management components of long‑range kill chains, a critical capability for future high‑intensity conflicts. Leaders highlighted System Delta 85, established in August 2025, as the hub for space domain...
Viasat Calls for Multi-Orbit Connectivity to Bolster India's Space Sovereignty
Viasat’s President Ben Palmer urged India to adopt multi‑orbit, multi‑band satellite communications to secure spectrum access and resilient SATCOM. He highlighted the company’s push for compact terminals that give beyond‑line‑of‑sight connectivity to tactical unmanned platforms. Palmer praised India’s strategic stance...
The Fractal Lab – Part III
The Fractal Lab III quantifies the economics of orbital data centers, showing that a 1 MW GEO station would cost roughly $16.4 million over five years—about 3.5 times the $4.7 million required for an equivalent terrestrial facility. Even with free solar power, launch expenses, massive...
SECAF Meink Unveils ‘Ringleader’ Exercise to Test Satellite Sensor Fusion for Tactical Battle Management
Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink announced the "Ringleader" exercise, a program to test and operationalize sensor fusion from military and intelligence satellite constellations for high‑fidelity ground and air moving target indication. The initiative leverages the Proliferated...
A Banner Year for Military Space Funding— with an Unclear Path Beyond
Funding for the U.S. Space Force in fiscal 2026 climbs to roughly $42 billion, while total Department of Defense space spending is estimated at $57.7 billion after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act injected $13.8 billion of mandatory reconciliation money. The bulk of the new dollars support...
Northwood Space Names Zak Kirstein as Chief Revenue Officer
Northwood Space has appointed Zak Kirstein as chief revenue officer, promoting the executive who has been with the company for just over two years. Kirstein previously led the head of growth function and was instrumental in securing a $100 million Series B...
Stealth Project Hail Mary Town Hall At NASA JPL?
NASA Watch reports an unofficial X announcement about a town‑hall meeting at JPL tied to the upcoming film “Project Hail Mary.” The post, shared by a fan‑run account, suggests NASA may be leveraging the movie for cross‑promotional PR, yet no...
Industry Input Wanted for Next Canadian Space Agency Priority Technologies
The Canadian Space Agency has issued a Request for Information titled “Enabling Technologies for Future Missions” to gather industry input before launching its next Space Technology Development Program (STDP) solicitation. Historically, the STDP has been under‑funded, receiving only $147 million over...
Book Review: Beyond Earth, the Soviet Drive Into Space
Beyond Earth, The Soviet Drive into Space is a posthumous diary by aerospace engineer Saunders B. Kramer that chronicles every Soviet launch from 1957 to 1975. The 398‑page softcover blends exhaustive technical specifications—orbital inclinations, payload masses, apogees—with personal anecdotes and...
China Dominates LEO GPS, 41 Satellites vs Lone Western Provider
🇨🇳🛰 The competitor to watch is China, with 75 startups raising $7B. For example, China’s progress in resilient GPS in LEO is far ahead of the West. China already has 41 PNT sats in LEO, and Xona is sole provider in...
IRDM Dominates the Global LEO Satellite Market
$IRDM continuing off that strong base. These guys are the only global low earth orbit (LEO) satellite company. Big name in the space race.
Avio to Build $500 Million Facility in Hurt, Virginia
Italian rocket builder Avio announced a $500 million solid‑rocket‑motor manufacturing complex in Hurt, Virginia, pending approval by the Virginia General Assembly. The 860,000‑square‑foot facility, financed by a €400 million capital increase, will create more than 1,000 jobs and may receive a $97.7 million...
E‑Space’s Protosat‑1 Reenters, Still No Proof of Success
The E-Space Protosat-1 IoT demo satellite reentred on Feb 22. It made no orbital manuevers, and - as for all 9 E-Space test satellites launched to date - there is no public evidence that it worked and no announcement about...
The Legal Void of the Asteroid Gold Rush
Asteroid mining firms such as AstroForge and Karman+ are moving from concept to launch, targeting metallic near‑Earth asteroids and testing zero‑gravity excavation. A new paper in Acta Astronautica highlights the regulatory vacuum surrounding these activities, noting that existing treaties like...
Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire
Global defense spending surges, prompting nations to seek sovereign, AI‑enabled space capabilities. BlackSky reported more than $60 million in new contracts, highlighted by an eight‑figure deal for a Gen‑3 ISR satellite that delivers 35 cm imagery and onboard AI analytics. Redwire entered...
Press Release: Gilat Receives $39 Million in Orders for Sidewinder ESA
Gilat Satellite Networks announced $39 million in orders for its Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) in‑flight connectivity terminals from a leading satellite operator, with deliveries slated over the next 12 months. The orders cover both line‑fit and retrofit installations, underscoring airlines'...
The Commercial Space Federation Releases New White Paper “Perfecting Public-Private Partnerships”
The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) released a new white paper titled “Perfecting Public‑Private Partnerships: The Future of Government Space Contracts.” Authored by Rational Futures, the report offers a playbook for government buyers to maximize outcomes on space PPPs, stressing that...
Seizing the High Ground: The Case for U.S. Leadership in Space Mining
The article argues that the United States must seize early leadership in space mining to secure economic, energy and geopolitical advantages as extraction technologies become viable. It highlights the trillion‑dollar profit potential of asteroid resources and the strategic value of...
At Colorado Space Firms, Hegseth Casts Pentagon Bureaucracy as the Enemy
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a Colorado stop at True Anomaly and Sierra Space to denounce the Pentagon’s acquisition bureaucracy as a "giant swamp" that favors entrenched prime contractors. He framed commercially driven space firms as essential antidotes that...
Global Invacom Group Launches Rapid Deploy XY Antenna Range for Mission‑Critical, Multi‑Orbit Connectivity
Global Invacom Group has introduced a rapid‑deploy XY antenna family spanning four sizes—from 0.98 m to 2.4 m—to provide fast, multi‑orbit, multi‑band connectivity for government, defence, and commercial users. The modular terminals require no tools and can be calibrated and operational in...
Sustainable Spectrum Policy Dossier Updated for 2026
The Sustainable Spectrum Policy dossier has been refreshed for 2026, adding a new research note on space sustainability. It highlights the ESA Zero Debris Charter’s net‑zero target for 2030, the APRSAF “Nagoya Vision” on responsible space use, and IADC’s global...
LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans
LambdaVision announced it has pre‑booked manufacturing time and space on Starlab’s yet‑to‑launch commercial space station, positioning the biotech firm for post‑ISS production. The company, which raised a $7 million seed round and completed nine ISS missions, uses microgravity to fabricate higher‑performance...
Lockheed Martin to Test Digital Atomic Clock on Upcoming GPS III Satellite
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Space Force will test a new digital atomic clock aboard the tenth GPS III satellite, slated for launch in early 2026. The digital clock is intended to replace legacy rubidium timepieces, offering higher precision while consuming...
Infobip and ESA Boost Asteroid Impact Alerts with Instant Voice Calls
Infobip has teamed up with the European Space Agency to deliver asteroid impact alerts through its Voice API, replacing email notifications with instant phone calls. The integration enables ESA’s Meerkat Asteroid Guard to issue real‑time alerts 24/7, cutting response times...
Telespazio Awarded €20 Million Contract for Canary Islands Constellation
Telespazio Ibérica has secured a €20 million contract to build an Earth‑observation satellite constellation for the Canary Islands. While the original plan called for eight low‑Earth‑orbit satellites, the award covers three operational spacecraft and a technology demonstrator, each 20‑30 kg. The demonstrator...
Resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) | GeoBuiz Summit 2026
At the GeoBuiz Summit 2026, a panel of industry leaders highlighted the escalating threat of GPS disruptions, spoofing, and jamming worldwide. They discussed emerging resilient PNT solutions such as low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellations, quantum timing technologies, and secure multi‑layered architectures. Real‑world...
3D Printed Pipe Embeds Heater And Sensor For Space
A European consortium has 3D‑printed a 150 mm spacecraft‑grade pipe in 316L stainless steel that embeds a 60 W resistive heater, internal wiring, a D‑sub connector, and an aerosol‑jet‑printed temperature sensor. The design‑for‑additive‑manufacturing approach eliminates separate Kapton heaters and fragile leads, aiming...
Prometheus Starts Work on New Indiana Solid Rocket Motor Campus
Prometheus Energetics, a joint venture between Kratos Defense and RAFAEL, broke ground on a 600‑acre solid rocket motor campus in Bloomfield, Indiana. The facility will house four production lines capable of delivering up to 800 tons of domestic energetics annually, with...
SecFund Invests in Advanced Composite Manufacturer Arceon
Arceon, a Delft‑based advanced composite maker, received new capital from SecFund and Tenzing Alpha to commercialise its carbon‑based material Carbeon. The single‑step silicon infiltration process makes Carbeon lighter, stronger and faster to produce, targeting rockets, satellites and hypersonic platforms. The...
Artemis Space Launch System Technical Overview
The Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA’s primary heavy‑lift vehicle for the Artemis program, using a modular block architecture that evolves from Block 1 to Block 2. It integrates heritage RS‑25 engines, five‑segment solid rocket boosters, and advanced upper stages to lift...
Weather Delays SLS Rollback, Artemis II Crew Invited to SOTU
Due to weather, the SLS/Orion rollback has been postponed from tomorrow to Wednesday. https://t.co/iy74WqbbdT Meanwhile, since they're not in quarantine anymore, per Axios House Speaker Johnson has invited the Artemis II crew to tomorrow's State of the Union address.