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The U.S. Space Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, a step in the modernization of the nation’s Nuclear Command, Control, …
$2.8B Space Force Deal Kicks Off $12B ESS Program with Boeing at the Helm Read More
When the 55th Paris Air Show opens its doors next week, the event will highlight several new initiatives within the Space Market. A major focus will be the European Union’s …
Paris Air Show to Spotlight Europe’s Growing Space Prowess and Independent Launch Capabilities Read More
The aggressive deployment schedule for China’s ambitious Guowang megaconstellation, aiming for approximately 13,000 satellites across diverse orbital altitudes, necessitates a substantial and sustained increase in the nation’s launch cadence. While …
Too Ambitious? China’s Guowang Constellation off to a Slow Start Read More
The “Golden Dome” initiative, currently championed by President Trump, draws parallels to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), commonly known as “Star Wars,” from the Reagan administration. There are differences however, …
How LEO, MEO, and GEO Satellites Could Power Trump’s Golden Dome Read More
In a milestone for Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper initiative, a ULA Atlas V rocket carried 27 operational satellites into orbit on April 28. This launch represents the first full-scale deployment …
Amazon’s Kuiper Project Gains Momentum with Key Satellite Launch Read More
The recent escalation of U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration—particularly those targeting critical imports from China—has added a new layer of complexity to the global space market. While intended to …
U.S. Tariffs Collide with Commercial Space Growth Read More
Elon Musk has made it clear; deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) in two years and focus on Mars. This would be before both Russia (2028) and the rest of …
The Clock is Ticking: Will the ISS Survive Beyond 2027? Read More
Indra will acquire an 89.68% stake in satellite operator Hispasat, including a 43% stake in Hisdesat, from Redeia for €725 million ($744 million). Indra already owns 7% of Hisdesat. While …
Indra Takes Aim at European Space Leadership with EUR725 million Hispasat Deal Read More
India’s space program reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of its 100th space mission on January 28, 2025. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the NVS-02 navigation …
India Strengthens Regional Navigation with Advanced NVS-02 Satellite Read More
Late last week, Europe’s Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the third Sentinel-1 satellite . The Sentinel-1C mission, launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, will extend the capabilities of its predecessors, providing …
New Sentinel-1 Satellite Launched to Monitor Earth and Maritime Traffic Read More