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As humanity sets its sights on returning to the lunar surface and establishing a permanent presence, the logistical and engineering challenges involved are immense. In the latest episode of "Space Minds," the weekly audio and video podcast produced by SpaceNews, host Mike Gruss sits down with Shatel Bhakta, NASA’s principal systems engineer for the Moon…
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UIWANG-SI, Korea — In a significant step forward for space power technology, Korean space energy company Flexell Space has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based CubeSat specialist Satoro. The newly signed agreement outlines a comprehensive plan for the in-orbit demonstration and validation (IOD/IOV) of advanced, next-generation space solar cells developed by Flexell Space,…
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the foundational mechanics of how defense, intelligence, and commercial organizations collect, process, and exploit vast quantities of satellite imagery. As the global volume of Earth observation data expands exponentially year over year, traditional methods of manual imagery analysis are increasingly hitting operational bottlenecks. To keep pace with modern security demands,…
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WASHINGTON — Amid growing vulnerabilities and recent disruptions in commercial space infrastructure, a Ukrainian defense technology startup and a Danish satellite manufacturer have joined forces to operate an experimental communications satellite in low-Earth orbit. The initiative represents a significant step toward achieving long-term technological independence for a nation heavily reliant on outside space assets for…
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A collaborative consortium featuring Glasgow-based space engineering company Craft Prospect, the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (Fraunhofer CAP), and Vector Photonics has embarked on a pioneering project to evaluate next-generation laser technology for high-performance optical communications in space. The initiative, officially designated as the PERSEUS project—standing for PCSEL Environmental and Radiation Sensitivity: Evaluation for Use…
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LOS ANGELES — In a major development for both commercial space communications and orbital infrastructure, AnySignal announced an agreement today to deliver comprehensive space-to-earth communications for Reflect Orbital’s upcoming inaugural satellite and two subsequent missions. The partnership establishes AnySignal as the official communications partner for Reflect Orbital, seamlessly integrating advanced spacecraft radio hardware directly with…
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PARIS — Flexell Space, an innovative developer of advanced space solar solutions, has officially announced the establishment of its new European regional hub, FLEXELL SPACE FRANCE SAS, based in Paris. This strategic move is designed to reinforce the company’s ongoing commercial engagements, streamline contract negotiations, and support large-scale volume production discussions with a growing roster…
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SAN FRANCISCO — Satellite manufacturer and operator Astranis announced today that it has upgraded an existing launch agreement to secure a fully dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 mission scheduled for 2028. The mission will transport an entire production run of the company’s "Block 4" MicroGEO satellites in a single, streamlined launch. The upcoming flight will carry…
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Glasgow, UK | 21 October 2026 — The race to secure the future of global communications is accelerating at a breathtaking pace, and Scottish space engineering pioneer Craft Prospect has found itself at the very heart of the international conversation. Over the past few months, the Glasgow-based company has taken its expertise to prominent stages…
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LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — The Space Nuclear Power Corporation, known commercially as SpaceNukes, announced today that it has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The contract is part of the agency’s Fast Capacitance, or "Fat Cat," program, which is managed by Dr. Tabitha Dodson within DARPA’s…
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