Space Industry Analysis
Mar 14, 2017
A debate that began with the Obama administration is continuing under Trump: when to head for Mars and how to leverage cislunar efforts toward that goal?
Mar 13, 2017
Ten down, 65 to go: Aireon has successful power-up and aircraft tracking for its first batch of satellite-based surveillance satellites.
Mar 10, 2017
In this week's Washington Outlook, European satellite manufacturers stand to benefit if Trump’s trade policies alienate U.S. export customers; cruise missiles assessed; security tradeoffs crop up.
Mar 10, 2017
Blue Origin’s New Glenn is one among many launch companies that will lend a hand to companies eager to send spacecraft into orbit in a market where technological change can be faster than the pace of production. Listen in as our editors discuss the key takeaways from this week's Satellite 2017 conference in Washington, D.C.
Mar 10, 2017
A pilot program that has increased space awareness for the U.S. military and satellite operators should become a permanent part of the military’s Joint Space Operations Center.
Mar 08, 2017
While building a lander to put humans on the Moon and elsewhere looks possible in 4-5 years, the financial commitment needed to do so is much less certain.
Apr 13, 2022
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Space Agency’s governing council announced April 13 that it is ending cooperation with Russian space agency Roscosmos on three future Moon missions—Luna 25, 26 and 27.
Apr 13, 2022
NASA’s SpaceX Crew 4 Dragon mission to the International Space Station holds promise for the agency’s goals of extending the life and utility of the ISS as well as transitioning its human spaceflight focus to the Moon and Mars.
Apr 12, 2022
Chinese and Russian capabilities in space grew 70% between 2019 and 2021, as both countries are seeking to establish superiority on orbit and beyond, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency warns in a new report.
Apr 11, 2022
The Defense Innovation Unit has released a request for information seeking commercial on-orbit satellite refueling and bulk fuel depot ideas as part of its “RAPIDS Refueling and Fuel Depot” project.
Apr 11, 2022
Russia’s first Moon mission in 46 years has been retargeted to launch on Aug. 22, about a month later than previously planned, Alexander Mitkin, deputy chief designer at spacecraft manufacturer NPO Lavochkin, told Russian media during an April 8 press conference.
Apr 09, 2022
Problems with a helium isolation check valve on the upper stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket prompted NASA on April 9 to revise plans for a full tanking test and to delay a modified wet dress rehearsal to April 14.
Apr 09, 2022
Axiom Mission-1's (Ax-1) four private astronauts successfully docked to the International Space Station (ISS) April 9, to begin an eight-day visit filled with medical and scientific research and technology development activities.
Apr 08, 2022
Artificial intelligence programs are well suited for dealing with the deluge of data generated by space systems, according to the companies.