Congress pushes DoD to deliver
A big budget boost for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) sends a loud, clear message. The post Congress pushes DoD to deliver appeared first on SpaceNews.
Orbex raises $20.8 million Series C extension
Orbex, a company based in the United Kingdom developing a small launch vehicle, has raised $20.8 million to “ramp up” work on its long-delayed rocket. The post Orbex raises $20.8 million Series C extension appeared first on SpaceNews.
Sci-Fi Showdown at Space Symposium: Complete transcript of the Star Trek vs Star Wars debate
Read the full transcript of the Star Wars versus Star Trek debate held during the 39th Space Symposium. The post Sci-Fi Showdown at Space Symposium: Complete transcript of the Star Trek vs Star Wars debate appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash
Spacecraft propulsion and launch vehicle company Astra Space considered filing for bankruptcy several times in recent months as the company struggled to raise cash. The post Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash appeared first on SpaceNews.
China to leverage growing commercial space sector to launch megaconstellations
China will utilize expected launch capacity from the country’s emergent commercial space sector to help realize its megaconstellation plans. The post China to leverage growing commercial space sector to launch megaconstellations appeared first on SpaceNews.
Virgin Galactic proposes reverse stock split
Virgin Galactic will ask shareholders to approve a reverse stock split intended to boost the falling share price of the suborbital spaceflight company. The post Virgin Galactic proposes reverse stock split appeared first on SpaceNews.
Suppliers struggle as military embraces small satellites
Bottlenecks emerge in the space industrial base as companies adapt to new demands for faster, cheaper satellites. The post Suppliers struggle as military embraces small satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
Canada extends MDA Space’s ISS robotics contract to 2030
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded MDA Space a contract extension worth around $182 million to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station until 2030. The post Canada extends MDA Space’s ISS robotics contract to 2030 appeared first on SpaceNews.
The paradox of U.S. government R&D funding: Barriers for non-U.S. owned firms
The U.S. government craves innovation but sets barriers via ownership stipulations, contrasting with other nations open to R&D funding with less stringent conditions. The post The paradox of U.S. government R&D funding: Barriers for non-U.S. owned firms appeared first on SpaceNews.
FAA to require reentry vehicles licensed before launch
The FAA is revising its licensing regulations to prevent a repeat of a situation last year where a spacecraft launched without approvals to return. The post FAA to require reentry vehicles licensed before launch appeared first on SpaceNews.