Starfish Space’s $100M Bet: How Satellite Servicing Went From Niche Concept to National Security Priority

When Starfish Space closed a Series B worth more than $100 million in early April, it didn’t just validate a startup — it marked a concrete turning point for an entire sector. Five years ago, on-orbit satellite servicing was a PowerPoint concept pitched at conferences. Two years ago, it was a promising technology with a […]
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Europe’s Quiet Alliance: How the EU Is Building a Shield Against Superpower Coercion

The European Union is quietly assembling a new kind of alliance, one that carries no mutual defense obligations but binds together an increasingly anxious group of medium-sized powers stretching from Brussels to Canberra. The strategy has a name in diplomatic circles: hedging. And its target audience is every nation caught between the gravitational pull of […]
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Industry navigates NASA’s start-and-stop approach to commercial space stations

Artemis 2 science gets underway as Orion begins its return trip

As Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth, scientists are just starting to review the images and observations taken by the crew as they flew around the moon.
Capella Space wins $49 million contract for military communications satellite demo

The contract was awarded by the Space Development Agency for 2027 demonstrations
Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread

Secure World Foundation report highlights growing reliance on orbiting systems and spread of interference technologies
Inspection cubesat demo planned as first step toward orbital defense mothership

Bulgarian satellite maker EnduroSat and British defense tech startup Shield Space aim to deploy a cubesat next year capable of maneuvering near other satellites for inspection, ahead of plans to develop a mothership that could house dozens of them for on-demand missions.
'Screams of delight': Artemis crew flying home to thrilled NASA scientists
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Photos show stunning views of the moon and Earth from the Artemis II mission
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Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
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