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A new US military wargame series began by simulating a nuclear weapon in orbit
US Space Command is inviting commercial companies to participate in a new series of classified wargames. The first exercise simulated a scenario involving a potential nuclear detonation in orbit. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the senior officer in charge of Space Command, discussed the new wargame series Tuesday in a discussion hosted by the Mitchell Institute for…
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Major US Carries Band Together in Joint Venture to Encourage D2D Competition
The three top mobile carriers in the U.S. are joining together in a new joint venture aimed at simplifying providing direct-to-device (D2D) services to their customers. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced the move Thursday to form a new JV that would pool spectrum resources and take a unified approach to D2D services. The three MNOs…
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NASA Partners with Eta Space for Orbital Fuel Depot Demo
What capabilities will NASA’s new cryogenic fuel demonstration unlock for deep space missions? NASA has partnered with Eta Space of Rockledge, Florida, to flight-test critical cryogenic fluid management technologies through the Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstration (LOXSAT) mission. The orbital demonstration will validate liquid oxygen storage, transfer, and gauge systems essential for future in-space propellant depots—effectively…
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Space42 Reports Space Services Revenue Growth Despite Flat Results
Space42’s overall revenues were flat in the three months to the end of March. However, while overall revenues remained flat, it did see a strong increase in revenues for the Space Services part of its business for this period. It saw a 15% growth in the quarter in this part of the business compared to…
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Axiom Space Establishes Japan Subsidiary for Asia-Pacific Expansion
Why is Axiom Space launching a subsidiary in Japan? Axiom Space is establishing a Japanese subsidiary to capitalize on Japan’s $4.2 billion annual space budget and accelerating commercial LEO ambitions. The Houston-based commercial space station developer sees Japan as a critical gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, where government and enterprise demand for orbital infrastructure is…
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China Launches 18 Qianfan Satellites as Zhuque-2E Returns to Flight
How many Qianfan satellites did China launch in its latest expansion? China successfully deployed 18 new satellites to its Qianfan megaconstellation via Long March 6A, while Landspace returned to flight with its upgraded Zhuque-2E rocket on May 14, 2026. The dual missions mark significant progress for both China’s state broadband constellation program and its commercial…
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ULA Vulcan Solid Booster Test Success Amid Anomaly Probe
How is ULA’s Vulcan program progressing despite recent setbacks? United Launch Alliance completed a successful static fire test of Vulcan’s solid rocket boosters on May 13, 2026, marking progress in one propulsion system while the company continues investigating an upper stage anomaly that occurred during the rocket’s second certification flight. The test validates the performance…
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Quantum Space Opens Tulsa Facility to Scale Ranger Spacecraft Production
Quantum Space, a company building the next generation of advanced maneuverable spacecraft for defense and commercial space operations, announced the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The facility will serve as the company’s primary site for large propulsion tank manufacturing and precision spacecraft parts production, initially creating up to 50 high-skill jobs,…
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Sidus Space Advances Modular Satellite Operations with LizzieSat Constellation
Sidus Space, a U.S-based space technology company focused on satellite manufacturing, mission operations and space-based data services, is advancing modular satellite deployment through its LizzieSat constellation platform. The spacecraft architecture is designed to support multi-mission operations including Earth observation, data collection, maritime monitoring, asset tracking and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics from Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The…
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Star Catcher Closes $65M Funding Round to Build Space Power Network Using Lasers
Florida-based Star Catcher Industries has secured $65 million in Series A funding to deploy a constellation of satellites that beam power to other spacecraft via laser — a foundational step toward the first functioning orbital power grid. The oversubscribed round, led by B Capital, drew investor interest exceeding $90 million, signaling institutional confidence in the…