​ If you want to launch from Europe, be prepared to queue for a while. Astron Systems, a UK-based launch startup working on cheap, reusable, small-lift rockets announced this week that its manifest is nearly completely booked through the end

​ Muon Space will integrate Starlink’s mini-laser terminals into future iterations of Muon’s Halo satellite platform as soon as 2027. The agreement with SpaceX, which was announced today, will allow Muon’s satellites to tap into Starlink’s global satellite network, offering

​ Apex Space announced today that it plans to launch a commercially-developed space-based interceptor demo dubbed Project Shadow.  The mission, which is attempting to prove out tech for the government using private capital, is expected to launch in June. Project

​ Vantor—the artist formerly known as Maxar Intelligence—is expanding its relationship with the DoD through another in-space awareness contract. The company will work with Space Force’s Joint Commercial Operations program to provide in-space imagery and analysis on high-interest objects in

​ There’s a new combo forming in the direct-to-device sector—and it’ll have key access to a high-priority band of spectrum to help it compete in the growing field. Lynk Global, a satellite operator with a constellation of D2D and IoT-enabled

​ Lockheed, Northrop, and Iridium Q3 Earnings Roundup (Image Credit: Payload) It’s earnings season for Q3. This week, a pair of primes—Lockheed Martin ($LMT) and Northrop Grumman ($NOC)—and satcom operator Iridium ($IRDM) reported their revenues for the third

​ Voyager Acquires ExoTerra for Electric Propulsion Tech (Image Credit: Payload) The Voyager Technologies ($VOYG) family is getting a little bit bigger. The broad-spanning space tech company announced Monday that it is acquiring ExoTerra Resource, a CO-based company

​ Exclusive: Portal Unveils Starburst, Set for Flight Next Year (Image Credit: Payload) Portal Space Systems has a new craft hitting the market, and it’s set to fly for the first time next year. The Bothell, WA-based space

​ OHB Plans to Push Back on the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo Merger (Image Credit: Payload) Marco Fuchs, CEO of the German A&D prime OHB, plans to participate in the antitrust process against the proposed merger between Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo—to

​ President Donald Trump is calling for an ease of regulations for commercial spaceflight and streamlining licensing for rocket launches and reentries. The move highly favors companies like SpaceX but could have negative repercussions on environmental habitats surrounding launchpads. On