Space

By Vivienne Machi
Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in Series A funding to continue developing maneuverable satellites for multiple orbits, the company says.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has picked 14 vendors to build space domain awareness satellites over the next decade for a new constellation in geosynchronous orbit.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Force helped to make sure Artemis II's trajectory was clear using one of its newest space domain awareness systems—the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System, or ATLAS.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau, Irene Klotz
Artemis II astronauts test spacesuits and manual piloting as Orion prepares for splashdown, advancing human deep-space travel capabilities.
Operations & Safety

By Robert Wall
Kongsberg teams with SpinLaunch to develop LEO satellite systems, offering faster deployment and sovereign control for allied governments.
Space

By Vivienne Machi
Two European space startups are teaming up to build a new orbital platform capable of deploying, coordinating and hosting autonomous interceptor spacecraft.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau, Irene Klotz
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts returned into the gravitational sphere of Earth April 7 as they continued a free-return trajectory due to end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Development Agency has tapped remote sensing company Capella to build two spacecraft and demonstrate advanced tactical satellite communications capabilities.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is set to double its R&D funding, with a focus on missile warning satellites, classified programs and advanced space technologies.
Operations & Safety

By Robert Wall
South Korea launch service company Innospace is expanding its space activities, looking to also build up a satellite development and manufacturing business.
Commercial Space

By Vivienne Machi
On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space raised more than $100 million in a Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with the U.S.
Satellites

By Molly McMillin
Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to NASA's future on his visit to Wichita on April 6, where he toured local suppliers contributing to the space program.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Joe Anselmo, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi, Steve Trimble
Editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.
Check 6

By Irene Klotz
The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up 7 hr. of lunar observations, including studies of far-side surface features never before seen by humans.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau, Molly McMillin
Artemis II astronauts break distance records and offer unprecedented insights into the Moon's surface, paving the way for future lunar exploration.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space Corp. partner to develop an offshore launch platform, aiming to expand orbital access for government and commercial missions.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
NASA shifts focus to flight research as budget cuts reshape aeronautics priorities, emphasizing X-planes, hypersonics and automated airspace systems.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Anduril is working on hypersonic strike systems and large air vehicles, pushing its defense technology portfolio beyond subsonic cruise missiles and CCA.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau, Irene Klotz
The Artemis II astronauts will swing around the Moon on April 6, gazing upon lunar far-side surface features never before seen by human eyes.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
The Artemis crew of four astronauts are set to break human spaceflight milestone.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
The four Artemis II crewmembers continued their outbound journey from Earth to the Moon on April 3, 99,900 mi. from Earth and 161,750 mi. from their lunar destination.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The White House wants to cut NASA’s budget by nearly one quarter in fiscal 2027.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion