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Missile strike hits SES teleport in Israel Satellite operator SES said a missile “targeted and struck” its teleport facility in Israel March 9 as tensions spill across the region amid ongoing Israeli and U.S. military operations against Iran. The post Missile strike hits SES teleport in Israel appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The perils of political impatience in the Artemis program Recent engineering setbacks, specifically regarding helium system issues associated with the improper flow of helium into the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s upper stage, and persistent hydrogen leaks, have forced NASA to delay the crewed Artemis 2 mission to no earlier than April. While frustrating for the public, these delays are a necessary byproduct of […] The post The perils of political impatience in the Artemis program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment contract for satellite control antennas The company says it will rework its BADGER antenna design and compete for the follow-on effort The post Space Force officially terminates AeroVironment contract for satellite control antennas appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA disqualifies X-ray telescope from Probe mission competition NASA has disqualified one of the two proposals for a large astrophysics mission, a decision the project’s leader blames on upheaval within the agency last year. The post NASA disqualifies X-ray telescope from Probe mission competition appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Telesat expands Canadian landing station footprint for Lightspeed Telesat has gained access to more land across Canada to set up landing stations ahead of plans to deploy pathfinders for its Lightspeed broadband constellation in December. The post Telesat expands Canadian landing station footprint for Lightspeed appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Large Series C signals scale-up of China’s laser satellite communications sector Shanghai-based laser communications startup BlueStar Optical Domain has raised funding in the region of $70 million, highlighting growing demand from China’s emerging satellite internet constellations. The post Large Series C signals scale-up of China’s laser satellite communications sector appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Anduril to acquire space-tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions Deal adds ground-based telescope network and space surveillance data to defense tech company’s expanding space business The post Anduril to acquire space-tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station The Starlab commercial space station has fully booked its commercial payload space as the joint venture developing it awaits the next phase of a NASA program. The post Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in-flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft The two-year deal covers satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets used to transport senior leaders The post Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in-flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs The head of NOAA’s satellite division, on administrative leave for more than half a year, warned that workforce reductions and cuts to science programs have “lobotomized” the federal government. The post Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Meridian Space Diplomacy Forum & Executive Space Training – March 25 & 26 Washington, D.C. — Meridian International Center today announced the return of its Space Diplomacy Forum: Shared Horizons (https://diplomacyforum.meridian.org/space), a half-day forum dedicated to advancing cooperation in outer space at a […] The post Meridian Space Diplomacy Forum & Executive Space Training – March 25 & 26 appeared first on SpaceNews.

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SSTL to build spacecraft for private space telescope Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL), a British company best known for developing small satellites, will help build a large, privately funded space telescope. The post SSTL to build spacecraft for private space telescope appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Missile detection satellites designed by BAE Systems pass early review Space Force pushes ahead with medium Earth orbit sensor layer for hypersonic tracking The post Missile detection satellites designed by BAE Systems pass early review appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Voyager Technologies invests in Max Space Voyager Technologies is investing in Max Space to help accelerate a partnership between the two companies on developing lunar habitats. The post Voyager Technologies invests in Max Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

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First Starship V3 launch slips SpaceX is pushing back the first launch of the latest version of Starship even as NASA is asking it to accelerate work on a lunar lander version of the vehicle. The post First Starship V3 launch slips appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Chinese official calls for prioritizing Neptune orbiter mission A senior Chinese space scientist and delegate to the country’s national congress is proposing the prioritization of an unprecedented orbiter mission to ice giant Neptune. The post Chinese official calls for prioritizing Neptune orbiter mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

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RFA plans first launch this summer German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) says it is planning its first launch for this summer after delivering two of its stages to the launch site. The post RFA plans first launch this summer appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payload Program will test large segmented optical system for future surveillance satellites The post Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payload appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the Space Launch System. The post NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Eutelsat completes $5.8 billion refinancing plan Eutelsat has completed the last step in a 5 billion euro ($5.8 billion) refinancing plan to refresh its OneWeb constellation and support Europe’s IRIS² sovereign connectivity program, the French satellite operator announced March 6. The post Eutelsat completes $5.8 billion refinancing plan appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members March 6, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Leolabs, the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR), and SurgeStreams. Together, these organizations strengthen […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Hyperscalers are coming to an orbit near you. Power will decide the winners. Amid the explosive growth surrounding telecommunications megaconstellations, orbital data centers and next-generation payloads, the space ecosystem is entering a period of rapid and irreversible change. Announcements and filings for satellite constellations numbering in the tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands and now even 1 million-plus are becoming commonplace. The waves that even a fraction of […] The post Hyperscalers are coming to an orbit near you. Power will decide the winners. appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Rocket Lab launches satellite for undisclosed customer Rocket Lab launched a spacecraft March 5 for a confidential customer, most likely Earth observation company BlackSky. The post Rocket Lab launches satellite for undisclosed customer appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint China has designated aerospace to be an “emerging pillar industry” in a draft national economic plan, also setting major objectives for the five years ahead. The post China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing mission WARSAW — Polish chemical propulsion startup Liftero has signed a deal with India’s commercial in-orbit servicing specialist OrbitAID where Liftero will supply green chemical propulsion for OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing spacecraft. Under the contract, Liftero will supply two multi-thruster BOOSTER configurations for an upcoming OrbitAID mission expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The mission will […] The post Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5. The post NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2026 — Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company and a leading satellite solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing […] The post Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

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General Galactic aims to become “the galaxy’s energy and logistics company” SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup General Galactic plans to launch a 500-kilogram satellite later this year to demonstrate a novel multimode propulsion system. When the Trinity mission travels to low-Earth orbit on the SpaceX Transporter-18 rideshare, no earlier than October, General Galactic will test its Genesis platform, which pairs chemical and electric engines. “We’re […] The post General Galactic aims to become “the galaxy’s energy and logistics company” appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Infinite Orbits acquires UK startup Lunasa to expand satellite servicing capabilities LONDON – In-orbit services provider Infinite Orbits announced plans March 3 to acquireLondon-based in-orbit servicing and manufacturing startup Lunasa, marking a step in the company’s expansion into the United Kingdom. The acquisition, the value of which the companies didn’t disclose, will bring together the Infinite Orbits’ and Lunasa’s investments into complementary spacecraft rendezvous and life […] The post Infinite Orbits acquires UK startup Lunasa to expand satellite servicing capabilities appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Texas as a strategic space hub In this episode of Space Minds, Jeff Foust moderates a panel at AIAA AscendxTexas on the role Texas is playing in the space economy. With a series of industry leaders they […] The post Texas as a strategic space hub appeared first on SpaceNews.

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