Space

AnySignal, a startup that develops advanced radio frequency platforms for aerospace and defense, has raised $24 million in a Series A funding round.

The researchers say studying and training a machine learning program on the environment ahead of time allows space robots to use their limited computational resources more effectively.

Muon Space will harness its multispectral imaging payload for the Space Development Agency’s missile warning/missile tracking constellation.

The 18-ft.-dia. fairing, which opens and closes like a clamshell, is now en route to Neutron’s launch site on Wallops Island, Virginia.

Europe expects to declare the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) operational in 2026, missing a goal for the signal to be declared ready before the end of this year.

AST SpaceMobile says it is targeting up to 13 launches next year to build out its satellite communications constellation.

Russia's Soyuz MS-27 made a successful parachute-assisted landing in remote Kazakhstan early Dec. 9, safely returning three crewmembers from the ISS.

The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee reported favorably on the renomination of Jared Isaacman to become NASA administrator late Dec. 8.

The U.S. Space Force will not award a second contract to build a future missile warning and tracking constellation in medium Earth orbit until fiscal 2027.

The U.S. Space Force is seeking prototype proposals for space-based interceptors.

A lunar-orbiting, human-tended Gateway space station could provide an asset for establishing an efficient Mars exploration strategy, a longtime proponent says.

After two successful launches in back-to-back months, the third Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 mission won’t launch until 2026.

The U.S. Space Force expects to release a solicitation for the next batch of new launch providers under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program this month

The companies will integrate Spacesail's low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity into Airbus' High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC)-plus.

After three orbital flight tests, Boeing’s crewed passenger spacecraft still needs work.

A sense of urgency led member states to fuel ESA with record funding.

ESA's 3.4-metric-ton Infrared Space Observatory underwent checkout prior to an Ariane launch that was set for Nov. 10.

The National Reconnaissance Office is continuing to build out its proliferated satellite constellation.

The Pentagon is casting a wide net for work under the Golden Dome air and missile defense program.

NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, in a repeat Senate confirmation hearing after having his initial nomination retracted, got bipartisan support.

Shield AI announced tests of its Hivemind autonomy software for use on spacecraft, calling autonomy in space a natural extension of the air domain.

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division and Hyundai Rotem have launched a joint program to develop a 35-ton-class reusable methane rocket engine for launch vehicles.

China completed the inaugural launch of the ZhuQue-3 rocket, but failed to recover the first stage that was a key objective of the flight.

I2CAT, a R&D center in Spain, launched a testbed satellite that will be used for experiments to further advance 6G satellite network technologies.

The nonprofit Aurelia Institute has opened a global competition that looks beyond the ISS, to build an infrastructure to live and work in near-Earth venues.