Space companies swept up in far-reaching trade war
Space companies joined heavy stock market declines across the board as governments started responding to sweeping U.S.
SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.7 billion in U.S. military launch contracts through 2029
The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S.
Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project
A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities.
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Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power
A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year.
Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote Sensing
Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details.
ESA shares space proposals with industry
Europe’s space industry gathered at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands on 3–4 April to gain insights into the future of space in Europe.
China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warn
China’s construction of a pair of communications megaconstellations could cloud low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages for decades or beyond, according to analysts.
Existing laws offer pathway to prevent warfare in space
World governments should look to current international legal frameworks to curb the growing militarization of space, according to a new study that emphasizes the urgent need to prevent conflict in orbit.
Outer space is increasingly viewed as a potential battlefield, prompting concerns over the absence of enforceable limitations on military activity beyond Ear AFWERX backs Slingshot AI tech to monitor suspicious satellite activity
Slingshot Aerospace has been selected by AFWERX to support the U.S. Department of Defense with advanced machine learning tools under its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition (RAPTOR) initiative. This program aims to enhance situational awareness in low Earth orbit by analyzing the behavior of satellites and other spaceborne objects. NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management System
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems to maintain safe operations.
NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system - one that can predict hazards to drones before they occur. The In- 
