Saltzman: Space ‘Baked Into’ Modern Combat Operations
U.S. Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said the service is now "baked in" to modern combat, supplying missile‑warning, satellite communications and electronic‑warfare capabilities that underpin joint operations from Iran to Venezuela. He highlighted the force’s role in the February 28 U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, where space and cyber assets acted as first movers to disrupt enemy networks. Space units are embedded across U.S. Central Command, with regional hubs in Tampa and Shaw AFB, and are increasingly operating in contested environments. The service is shifting from add‑on support to integral planning, using reversible, non‑kinetic effects to deny adversary use of space‑enabled systems.
Nickel-Rich Rocks Discovered by Perseverance Hint at Complex Chemistry on Early Mars
Perseverance’s instruments detected unusually high nickel concentrations—up to 1.1 % by weight—in 32 sedimentary rocks within Neretva Vallis, the ancient river channel feeding Jezero crater. The nickel is tightly associated with iron‑sulfide minerals and sulfate phases such as jarosite and akaganeite,...
Aspect Aerospace Raises $2.4M To Develop Single-Board Satellites for Space-Based Environmental Monitoring
Aspect Aerospace announced two financing milestones: a $1.9 million Direct‑to‑Phase II SBIR award from the U.S. Space Force and a $500 000 pre‑seed investment from its incubator SOSV, totaling $2.4 million. The company’s Single‑Board Satellite (SBS) platform packs up to 100 miniature satellites onto...
TOP 5 Most Notable US Rocket Launch Sites with Long Histories
The United States now operates a mixed network of government‑run and privately‑licensed launch sites, with twelve commercial spaceports complementing four federal facilities. Vandenberg Space Force Base tops the list with over 700 launches since 1959, while Cape Canaveral Air Force...
FCC Seeks Comment on Expanding Spectrum Access for “Weird Space Stuff”
On March 31, 2026 the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to broaden spectrum access for emerging commercial space activities such as in‑space servicing, lunar missions, and private orbital labs. The proposal targets the 2320‑2345 MHz band and formalizes piggyback...
What It Takes to Keep Astronauts Safe in Deep Space
NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch this week, sending four astronauts on a ten‑day lunar flyby to validate deep‑space life‑support and hardware. Materials scientist Debbie Senesky explains that the mission relies on advanced composites, carbon‑fiber structures, and emerging 3‑D‑printed parts to...
HLRS: Particle Scattering Model Could Improve Low-Orbit Spaceflight
Scientists at the University of Stuttgart’s ATLAS center used HLRS’s Hawk supercomputer to run 225,000 molecular‑dynamics simulations of oxygen atoms striking satellite materials in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The data trained a machine‑learning scattering kernel that can predict particle‑surface...
How to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Moon Launch Online
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than five decades, is slated for launch on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026. The flight will circle the Moon before returning to Earth, marking a pivotal step toward a permanent lunar presence....
CERN Timepix Chips Fly to the Moon
Artemis II launched with six CERN‑developed Timepix chips integrated into NASA’s Hybrid Electronic Radiation Assessor (HERA) system. The detectors will monitor real‑time radiation composition, intensity, and energy as the crew passes through the Van Allen belts and encounters galactic cosmic rays....
Artemis Repeats Apollo’s Uneconomic, Bureaucratic Moon Missteps
I'm genuinely excited to see America headed back to the Moon. But Artemis is a moondoggle and shows we haven't learned the deepest lessons of the Apollo era. Remember that Apollo did *not* result in durable progress in space. It marked...
AIAA Anticipates Artemis II Launch with Collection of Technical Papers
AIAA announced a complimentary collection of technical papers tied to NASA’s Artemis II mission, drawing from the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets and AIAA SciTech Forum papers published between 2024 and 2026. The papers are hosted on AIAA’s Aerospace Research Central...
Researchers Use JWST to Reveal Hidden Details of W51 Star Formation
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained unprecedented infrared images of the W51 star‑forming complex, exposing dense cores and massive protostars previously hidden by dust. The observations include high‑resolution spectroscopy that maps gas outflows, shock fronts, and chemical...
Artemis 2 Awaits Moon Launch at Dawn
Sunrise behind the Artemis 2 rocket, poised To launch to the moon. #artemisii #sls #nasa #sunrise
April-June 2026 Issue of Aerospace America Now Live
The April‑June 2026 issue of Aerospace America is now live, featuring the cover story “The New Space Race” by Leonard David and associate editor Cat Hofacker. The article examines the United States’ renewed push to land astronauts on the Moon, a goal...
First Woman Launches to Moon Today – Watch Live
The first woman in history is flying to the Moon today. 💅🏼🚀💕 The launch window opens at 6:24 pm EST. Watch live on nasa.gov
Avi Rosenthal: A Risky Tradeoff in the Race for GPS Backup
U.S. regulators are reviewing NextNav’s proposal to repurpose the lower 900 MHz band for high‑power terrestrial PNT services, a move that would displace billions of low‑power, unlicensed IoT devices. Industry groups warn that even intermittent interference could degrade or disable life‑safety...
We’re Creating a New Satellite Imagery Map to Help Protect Brazil’s Forests.
Google has partnered with Brazil’s government to produce the nation’s first high‑resolution satellite imagery map of its 2008 forest landscape. By processing thousands of historic images and removing clouds, the map delivers detail up to six times finer than previous...
Delta to Equip 500 Planes with Amazon’s Leo Satellite Internet by 2028
Delta Air Lines announced it will install Amazon’s Leo low‑Earth‑orbit satellite broadband on 500 aircraft beginning in 2028. The rollout targets domestic narrow‑body jets, promising faster streaming, larger entertainment libraries and new onboard commerce options.
Ariane 5’s “Reused Code” Catastrophe
On June 4, 1996, the Ariane 5’s maiden flight exploded 37 seconds after liftoff when software inherited from Ariane 4 overflowed a 16‑bit integer. The overflow shut down both inertial reference units, causing the flight computer to misread diagnostic data as valid...
Exclusive: In-Orbit Manufacturing Startup Dispatch Emerges From Stealth
Dispatch, a Y Combinator‑backed startup, emerged from stealth with $500,000 seed funding to develop an uncrewed orbital manufacturing station. The company will use in‑house designed, single‑use reentry vehicles to ferry payloads, starting with a 30 kg test flight in 2027 and...
Virgin Galactic Reopens Ticket Sales with Out-of-This-World Price Hikes
Virgin Galactic has reopened suborbital ticket sales, raising the price to $750,000 per seat from $600,000 in 2023. The company plans to launch commercial flights in Q4 2026 after completing flight‑test milestones for its new Delta‑Class spacecraft. CEO Michael Colglazier said...
Antaris Raises $28M Series A
Antaris announced a $28 million Series A round led by WestWave Capital, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures and other investors. The capital will accelerate development of its AI‑powered Antaris Intelligence platform, especially the TrueTwin digital‑twin tool that simulates satellite operations before...
A New Kind of Geosynchronous Orbit
The article introduces On‑Earth Orbit (OEO), a proposed satellite architecture that operates at ground level while remaining geosynchronous, promising near‑zero latency for internet services. By staying close to users, OEO eliminates the 300 ms lag typical of GEO and avoids the...
Artemis II Launch Begins: Four Astronauts Head to Moon
It’s a beautiful morning in Florida. We will be watching closely as they fuel up the space launch system. The Artemis two mission will carry four people to the moon. It’s a moment in history and I’ll keep you posted.#milesobrien...
From the Midwest to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, slated for a spring 2026 launch, will put Orion into lunar orbit for the first time since Apollo. While the launch pad remains in Florida, the mission’s critical testing and hardware development are anchored in Ohio, home...
The Florida Model for Sustainable Aerospace Growth
Space Florida, created as a public corporation two decades ago, has built a sustainable aerospace ecosystem by emphasizing long‑term partnerships rather than short‑term cash incentives. The agency conducts venture‑capital‑style due diligence, aligning state infrastructure, workforce and market outlook before committing...
InterCosmos Bags Early Stage Funding From IAN Angel Fund for Its Non-Toxic Propulsion Technology
InterCosmos, a Chennai‑based space‑tech startup, secured early‑stage capital from the IAN Angel Fund to fast‑track its HyperX non‑toxic propulsion system. The undisclosed investment will fund development and flight qualification, positioning HyperX as a safer, high‑performance alternative to conventional toxic propellants....
Inside a Bold Plan to Pulverize an Earth-Bound Asteroid
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara propose "Pulverize It," a planetary‑defense concept that would shatter hazardous asteroids using Falcon 9‑launched penetrators, ranging from tungsten rods to nuclear explosives. Simulations on NASA supercomputers suggest fragments sized 13‑16 feet would vaporize in Earth’s atmosphere, minimizing ground impact....
The Anatomy of an Earth Observation Use Case
The Earth observation (EO) industry has overused the term “use case,” often conflating raw satellite capabilities with fully operational products. A new 2026 EO Adoption Hype Cycle shows that government‑anchored verticals—defence, disaster response, maritime monitoring—are the only segments reaching the...
Wednesday: Three Morning Takes
NASA is set to launch Artemis II on Wednesday, marking the first crewed mission to the Moon in over five decades. The launch underscores a shift toward private‑sector partnerships, with SpaceX’s involvement seen as a catalyst for renewed lunar ambitions. Meanwhile,...
Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn Led by Ashish Kacholia
Satellite RF intelligence startup Xovian Aerospace announced a $2 million strategic investment round led by Ashish Kacholia. The funding brings its total capital to $4.5 million, following a $2.5 million pre‑seed round last year. Xovian will use the new capital to accelerate satellite...
Vantor Wins Intelligence Agency Contract to Monitor Space Objects
Vantor, a commercial Earth‑intelligence firm, won a $2.3 million contract from the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency to monitor low‑Earth‑orbit objects. The award is the first NGA Luno task order focused on non‑Earth imaging, expanding the agency’s $500 million Luno A/B framework. Vantor will...
Spain Approves €325 Million ESCA+ Expansion of Atlantic Constellation
Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a €325 million (≈$354 million) investment to add three Earth‑observation satellites to the Atlantic Constellation, expanding the joint Spain‑Portugal network to 19 spacecraft. The funding will flow through the European Space Agency as part of a broader...
AI‑controlled Satellite Mirrors Will Deliver On‑demand Sunlight
You will soon be able to order sunlight the way you order a ride. That is not a metaphor. Reflect Orbital is building small satellites with deployable mirrors that can redirect sunlight to a specific area on Earth, on demand. What stands...
Ispace and UEL Sign Lunar Payload Agreement
Japanese lunar‑services firm ispace and South Korean rover maker UEL have signed a payload service agreement to transport UEL’s SCARAB rover to the Moon. The two‑wheeled, 2 kg rover will ride aboard ispace’s ULTRA lander on Mission 3, scheduled for launch in...
Paratus Launches Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Africa’s Essential Services
Paratus Group has unveiled Paratus Essential Access, a Starlink‑powered satellite service that delivers high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity to essential‑service organisations across Africa. The offering targets law enforcement, hospitals, schools, emergency responders, and agricultural initiatives, providing preferential pricing and priority support. It...
Retired NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on the Goal of Artemis II and Its Significance
Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades, launched today with four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion capsule. The mission will circle the Moon and return to Earth in just under ten days, testing life‑support systems and the interim...
SpaceLocker Launches First Shared Satellite Mission
SpaceLocker has moved from an in‑orbit hosting service to a full satellite operator with its first owned CubeSat, Out of the Box. The 16U, 20‑kg platform carries five European payloads using a patented universal space port that works like a...
Artemis Costs Under 0.5% of US Budget
Alright, the Artemis II launch is less than a day away. So I want to address some recurring criticisms I've seen: it's too expensive, we need to solve problems down here, it's too dangerous, it does nothing for the greater...
NASA Shares Live Artemis II Updates Alongside Livestream
In addition to the livestream, NASA is also posting live Artemis II updates here: https://t.co/9gcpALfGtC
Moon Mission Could Help Humanity Rediscover Earth
Science is transcendent -- true to nature in another galaxy on other side of the observable Universe. Humanity could use some of that transcendence here on Earth...by leaving Earth to go to the Moon. "58 Years After ‘Earthrise,’ NASA’s New...
SpaceX Rumored to Acquire Globalstar at SatShow 2026
"Rumors that SpaceX will buy GlobalStar were the buzz at SatShow 2026 last week." https://t.co/YuUnHqkpoE “I think everyone’s convinced that there will be a sale of Globalstar,” @TMFAssociates , founder of the satellite research firm TMF Associates, told @malleven33
Artemis II Fueling Progresses Smoothly, Sparking Cautious Optimism
Excited to see that the Artemis II fueling is going so well, but can't but feel ... https://t.co/gJGnTj2Cc7
Artemis Astronauts Brave Unproven Systems on Moon Mission
Imagine the sheer courage of today's Artemis astronauts: testing aspects of the Orion capsule, a new and more distant orbit around the moon, a heat shield that previously disappointed, and...worst of all...an as yet untested. . . um. . ....
Only One Nation Has Landed Humans on the Moon
Not to throw my adorable and clever students under the bus, but I asked a group of over 30 college students how many countries have put a human on the Moon. Not one student knew for sure, but most suspected...
Artemis II Fueling Begins at Kennedy, Launch Day Overview
Fueling has started at Kennedy Space Center. Here’s a rundown of all the big events for Artemis II launch day. https://t.co/avBdoxvMmi
Quiet Dawn at KSC Press Site Precedes Busy Day
A beautiful morning at the KSC press site. Still pretty quiet here. That’ll soon change. https://t.co/4NBvEjLo0e
NASA Greenlights SLS Fueling for Artemis 2 Launch
NASA says it is go to begin tanking the SLS for today's Artemis 2 launch attempt. https://t.co/wfaqCkBpTO
WRC27 Revisits GEO‑LEO Power Limits After 30 Years
At @ITU #WRC27, prepare for Round 2 of GEO v LEO fight over power limits (EPFDs) on LEOs 30 yrs ago to protect GEOs. WRC23 agreed to studies to assess of tech advances allow relaxing them. @Viasat @telesat @SES_Satellites...
Advising Starway’s ToasterSat: Boosting Orbital Catering Market
Important news for the orbital catering and satellite direct-to-plate markets Delighted to be an advisor to Starway for its ToasterSat project https://t.co/CKD4fN6NAx