‘Left of launch’ becomes central focus in next-generation missile defense

Gen. Stephen Whiting: ‘Our missile defenses have done a good job during the most recent conflicts, but most of those are focused on terminal engagement, and we want to be able to push that engagement to the left and eventually left of launch.
China boosts broadband, IoT and weather satellite fleets with flurry of launches

A flurry of launch activity has seen China add to an Internet of Things constellation, loft new broadband satellites and boost its weather satellite fleet.
NASA Marshall director steps down

The director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has abruptly stepped down, becoming the third NASA center director to leave in recent months.
Purdue University to fly dedicated suborbital research mission with Virgin Galactic

Purdue University will conduct a dedicated suborbital research flight with Virgin Galactic in 2027 carrying a professor, student and alumni.
Blue Origin to increase New Shepard flight rate and consider new spaceports

Blue Origin plans to significantly increase the launch rate of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle and is weighing the addition of new spaceports.
Galactic Energy secures $336 million, nears debut of new reusable and solid rockets

Beijing-based Galactic Energy has raised what appears China’s largest disclosed round for a launch startup as it nears orbital test flights of new rockets.
IAI’s Game-Changing Communication Satellites: Revolutionizing Global Connectivity

Unmatched Performance and Security: How IAI’s Compact Communication Satellites are Reshaping Global Connectivity In our ever-connected world, communication satellites play a vital role in bridging distances, empowering global communication, and […]
Italy’s crossroads: build its own satellites or lean on Starlink while waiting for IRIS²

Pentagon awards new contracts to boost solid rocket motor output

X-Bow wins $191 million contract as U.S. seeks to diversify supply chain; Americarb, General Dynamics get Defense Production Act funding for nozzle materials
Eartheye to offer tasking of satellites looking up and down

SYDNEY, Australia — Eartheye Space will begin offering self-service tasking of satellites looking into space in addition to sensors focused on Earth, the startup based in Singapore and Australia announced Sept.
