As orbital data centers move from concept to reality, scalable power generation and efficient thermal management are emerging as critical enabling technologies.

Starfighters Space, which is developing F-104 supersonic jets for satellite air-launch, is turning its Texas facility into a staging ground for microgravity flight testing in response to NASA’s call for information on commercial parabolic capabilities.

Altana’s report also highlights reliance on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing alongside upstream Chinese and Russian exposure

The satellite industry is entering an era defined by scale.

White House officials say they will go into a major international conference next year better prepared than ever to defend key radio-frequency spectrum priorities.

USSF-23 mission will launch vehicles to demonstrate refueling and satellite servicing in geostationary orbit

SpaceX filed documents for an initial public offering of stock May 20, revealing the company’s finances and enormous ambitions

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On 20 May, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted an in-flight call with selected media representatives live aboard the International Space Station. During the discussion, Sophie shared insights into life and research in orbit, including scientific experiments supporting human health, climate science and future space exploration.

On 2 June, the European Space Agency (ESA) will hold its free REACH workshop on chemical compliance in the space sector. This all-day event will be held at ESA’s technical centre in the Netherlands, with an option to join online.