Commercial Space
Feb 07, 2023
The cloud-computing company sees space as the next frontier for its technology.
Jan 25, 2023
Researchers see a novel way to free up volume and electricity within small-satellite buses.
Jan 18, 2023
Noting widespread technology progress toward higher-airspace operations, the French Air and Space Force kicks off a doctrine study.
Jan 13, 2023
New booster validates do-or-die remake of the Lockheed-Boeing space launch partnership.
Jan 12, 2023
Initial findings by Virgin Orbit suggest anomaly occurred during second-stage engine burn.
Dec 18, 2023
The UK Space Agency says it has taken on board criticism over the slow pace of licensing and the high cost of insurance associated with space launches.
Dec 18, 2023
The SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, has been awarded the first-ever UK Civil Aviation Authority license for a vertical-launch site.
Dec 14, 2023
Amazon’s two Project Kuiper prototype satellites have transmitted 100 gigabits per second of data using laser communications equipment.
Dec 13, 2023
Dawn Aerospace has run a full-duration, bipropellant ground test of its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane’s rocket engine.
Dec 12, 2023
True Anomaly, a startup developing spacecraft for space domain awareness missions, has raised $100 million in a Series B round of funding.
Dec 12, 2023
United Launch Alliance conducted a practice launch countdown, including fueling, of its new Vulcan-Centaur rocket on Dec. 12.
Dec 11, 2023
Orbit Fab and ispace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing rocket propellants from lunar resources.
Dec 01, 2023
Space launch activity reached an all-time high in 2023, but public new-space company valuations remain pressured.