
US Urged to Merge Civil and Military Space Efforts to Counter China
Experts urge the U.S. to dismantle the wall between its civil and military space programs to effectively compete with China's rapid lunar advancements.
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Experts urge the U.S. to dismantle the wall between its civil and military space programs to effectively compete with China's rapid lunar advancements.

Europe's space sector faces a critical year in 2026, with key rocket launches, new defense initiatives, and major policy decisions set to shape its future.

NASA's ESCAPADE mission is testing a new low-cost, high-risk strategy for planetary exploration. Now on its way to Mars, its success could reshape space science.

NASA has successfully tested a new technology allowing spacecraft to switch between government and commercial communication networks, similar to cellphone roaming.

A UK-based company, Blue Skies Space, has successfully launched the world's first commercial satellite dedicated to space science to study stellar flares.

Portal Space Systems has announced the development of Starburst, a highly maneuverable small satellite scheduled for its first launch in late 2026.

The first privately funded space telescope, Mauve, is set to launch this year. The UK-built satellite will study stellar UV radiation to find stars capable of hosting life.

A space memorial company is now accepting reservations for a 2030 mission to send cremated human remains and DNA into orbit around Mars for a price of $24,995.

The FAA has ordered all commercial space launches and re-entries to take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., a move aimed at protecting air traffic.

Democratic leaders and space policy experts are outlining a new, ambitious vision for America's future in space, advocating for robust government programs and embracing the commercial space industry.

Johns Hopkins University and SpaceNews have partnered to launch a new public discussion series focused on the future of space exploration, technology, and policy.

A leaked 62-page document titled 'Athena' has revealed a high-stakes power struggle for the future leadership and direction of NASA, pitting two different visions against each other.