​ Sony orders two satellites to test laser communications (Image Credit: Space News) TAMPA, Fla. — Sony has partnered with California’s Astro Digital to test laser communications from two small satellites, using optical disc technology the Japanese conglomerate pioneered

​ Firefly Aerospace raises $175 million (Image Credit: Space News) WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace has raised $175 million in a round led by a new investor to support production of launch vehicles and spacecraft with an increased focus

​ Chinese commercial Lijian-1 rocket launches 15 satellites (Image Credit: Space News) HELSINKI — A Chinese commercial rocket sent 15 satellites into orbit late Sunday, including launch service provider CAS Space’s first international payload. The Lijian-1 (Kinetica-1) solid

​ Spaceplane developer Reaction Engines goes bankrupt (Image Credit: Space News) WASHINGTON — Reaction Engines Ltd., a British company that has worked for decades on an air-breathing rocket engine for spaceplanes and other hypersonic vehicles, has filed for

​ NASA extends ISS cargo contracts through 2030 (Image Credit: Space News) WASHINGTON — NASA has extended three contracts with companies to continue providing transportation of cargo to and from the International Space Station through the projected end

​ Long March 2C launches 4 PIESAT-2 commercial radar satellites (Image Credit: Space News) HELSINKI — A Long March rocket launch sent four satellites into orbit late Friday to provide commercial X-band radar imaging services. A Long March