ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life
Thursday, 04 June 2026 05:30
In the region where the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will search for signs of life, clay deposits extend beyond previous estimates, a new study finds. One hypothesis even suggests a vast ocean once covered the landing site.
NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 23:20
NASA has formally ended a Mars mission that has been out of contact for six months while the investigation into the spacecraft’s demise continues.
AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 20:12
AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027.
After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 17:20
ESA and China recently launched the joint SMILE magnetosphere mission after a decade of cooperation, but despite similar goals, another collaboration appears distant.
Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 14:19
Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems
Europe is rearming together — except in space
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 12:00
Europe is rapidly rewriting its security architecture. Faced with Russian aggression, mounting doubts about long-term American commitment and growing pressure to shoulder more of its own defense burden, European states […]
Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 10:39
Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers.
Blue Origin seeks to resume New Glenn launches by year’s end
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 09:39
Blue Origin’s CEO says damage to its New Glenn launch pad is not as bad as feared and the rocket could return to flight by the end of the year.
NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 21:22
In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market
Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 14:11
The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 12:00
The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM).
UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 11:25
The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.
Impulse Space raises $500 million
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 11:11
Impulse Space has raised $500 million to expand production of orbital transfer vehicles and other spacecraft to support growing commercial and government demand.
Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 10:54
Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million.


