A Modular Future for Earth Observation: How Domino-E is Unlocking Innovation, Sovereignty, and Access
Monday, 16 June 2025 11:00
Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions.
The administration’s anti-consensus Mars plan will fail
Monday, 16 June 2025 10:00
The White House’s FY 2026 budget request for NASA proposes a radical shift in the agency’s direction, proposing extinction-level cuts to space science, severe cuts in other program areas and […]
Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator
Monday, 16 June 2025 09:21
Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination.
ICEYE radar imaging added to SkyFi satellite data platform
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
SkyFi and ICEYE US have launched a strategic partnership to incorporate ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into the SkyFi Earth observation platform. The agreement initiates a broader collaboration aimed at expanding access to commercial radar imaging, with ICEYE tasking and archive features set to appear soon in SkyFi's web and mobile tools.
ICEYE operates the largest commercial

NATO partners with Planet Labs to boost global surveillance and early warning capability
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure agreement with NATO to deliver a comprehensive daily monitoring and intelligence platform, reinforcing the Alliance's ability to respond swiftly to global developments. The contract comes amid heightened efforts by European nations to bolster defense readiness in light of evolving geopolitical tensions.
Under this agreement, Planet will

Muon Space secures $146 million to scale satellite manufacturing and defense constellations
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Muon Space has finalized an $89.5 million Series B1 funding round, bringing its total Series B raise to $146 million. The new capital mix includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities, building on the initial Series B secured in August 2024.
Leading the B1 round was Congruent Ventures, with continued support from Activate Capital, Acme Capital, Costanoa Ventures, an

Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 13, 2025
President Gabriel Boric's plan to replace Israel as Chile's primary arms supplier presents logistical and strategic challenges for the country's armed forces.
Chile's president has sharply criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza. In his recent state of the nation address, he supported Spain's proposal for an arms embargo on Israel "to prevent more children from being killed."

Portugal expands space capabilities with ICEYE SAR satellite acquisition
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
London, UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
ICEYE has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Air Force to deliver a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, along with a ground segment and antenna, marking a strategic investment in national space infrastructure. The contract, announced during a ceremony in Lisbon on June 12, outlines the delivery of these assets to CTI Aerospacial, a joint venture between the Air Force and Portuguese in

Conservation leaders join passenger lineup for Blue Origin NS-33 suborbital launch
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in environmental conservation, law, business, and philanthropy. A launch date will be announced soon, with a live webcast scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to liftoff.
Among the crew is Allie Kue

Kinetica 2 engine test hits milestone with successful multi-engine trial
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
CAS Space has completed a significant ground test of its Kinetica 2 carrier rocket engines, achieving key developmental goals in the process. The successful trial was conducted Wednesday at the company's new liquid engine testing complex in suburban Guangzhou.
The test ran multiple high-thrust engines slated for use in the rocket's core booster. Engineers confirmed that all primary engine

Volcanic discovery at Jezero Crater could reshape timeline of Mars
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Georgia Tech researchers have determined that a prominent mountain along Jezero Crater's rim is likely a volcano, offering fresh insight into Martian geology and potentially its habitability. Named Jezero Mons, the mountain spans nearly half the width of the crater and may help refine the planet's geologic timeline through sample dating.
The findings appear in the journal Communications Ea

Unprecedented new device at PPPL will help to unravel the mysteries of the universe
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Princeton NJ (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils a machine with unmatched capabilities to explore the phenomenon known as magnetic reconnection
In a spacious room with towering ceilings, a gleaming device resembling a metal barrel the size of an SUV lies on its side, ready to perform some science.
Known as the Facility for Laboratory Reconnection Experiments (FLARE), the machine represent

ALMA maps evolution of planet-forming gas disks over millions of years
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
An international astronomy collaboration has uncovered new details about the life cycles of gas and dust disks that form planets, using observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). The findings, published in a dedicated issue of The Astrophysical Journal, stem from the AGE-PRO program (ALMA Survey of Gas Evolution of PROtoplanetary Disks).
Through AGE-PRO, ast

China leads international drive to build global space weather monitoring network
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Chinese researchers, in partnership with global scientific bodies, have launched an international initiative to construct the most extensive ground-based monitoring system yet aimed at decoding the physics and dynamics of space weather.
At the Second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in Chengdu, Sichuan province, five institutions formalized new collaborations wit

AST SpaceMobile Gains Long-Term Access to 45 MHz Mid-Band Spectrum Across North America
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced a Settlement Term Sheet involving Ligado Networks, Viasat, and Inmarsat that, once finalized, will provide the company with long-term access to up to 45 MHz of valuable lower mid-band spectrum in the U.S. and Canada for its direct-to-device satellite services.
Under the agreement, Inmarsat will support AST SpaceMobile's rights to use up to 40 MH
