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Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID's in-orbit servicing mission

WARSAW — Polish chemical propulsion startup Liftero has signed a deal with India’s commercial in-orbit servicing specialist OrbitAID where Liftero will supply green chemical propulsion for OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing spacecraft.  Under the contract, Liftero will supply two multi-thruster BOOSTER configurations for an upcoming OrbitAID mission expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The mission will […] The post Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID’s in

Toward practical laser-driven light sails using photonic crystals

Most space missions rely on chemical rockets for propulsion. Rockets must carry fuel, which increases spacecraft mass and limits their speed and travel distance. For decades, researchers have explored light sails as an alternative. These devices use radiation pressure—the force exerted when light reflects from a surface—to generate thrust. When driven by a powerful laser, a light sail can accelerate continuously without onboard propellant, enabling faster travel across the solar system.

NASA updates odds that 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the moon

NASA now officially has no plans to use new mobile launcher for Artemis

When NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the revamped approach to the Artemis moon program, it was unclear whether the new mobile launcher that has been constructed over the last two years at Kennedy Space Center would ever get used.

Artemis 2 inches closer to launch after helium fix

Finally, some good news for Artemis 2: NASA has fixed the helium flow issue that pushed the mission’s launch window from March to April. The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are expected to roll back out to the pad later this month, with launch opportunities opening April 1. After rolling back toContinue reading "Artemis 2 inches closer to launch after helium fix" The post Artemis 2 inches closer to launch after helium fix appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

FCC Wants 'Weird Space' Missions To Get Spectrum, Too

The FCC has a plan to support the space industry sectors that feel more science fiction than fact.  The post FCC Wants ‘Weird Space’ Missions To Get Spectrum, Too appeared first on Payload.

Every facet of Iran's military and theocracy is under assault. These images show the damage

This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a destroyed drone storage building and cratered airstrip at Konarak drone base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)2026-03-05T21:05:14Z CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days of war last summer, when their focus was on the country’s nuclear enrichment sites. Now, the aim appears to be destroying Iran’

Phew! NASA Rules Out Asteroid Smashup on the Moon in 2032

Here’s one less thing to worry about — or to look forward to: NASA has ruled out any chance that an asteroid called 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032.

Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2026 — Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company and a leading satellite solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing […] The post Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

Infinite Orbits Expands in UK with Acquisition of Lúnasa Space

French in-orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits announced the acquisition of the UK-based company Lúnasa Space. The post Infinite Orbits Expands in UK with Acquisition of Lúnasa Space appeared first on Orbital Today.

Branson Talks Virgin Galactic Return to Flight and Government Backing at Space-Comm Europe

LONDON — Virgin Galactic expects to start flying the next generation of its suborbital spaceship, the Delta Class, by the end of the year, Sir Richard Branson said this week during... The post Branson Talks Virgin Galactic Return to Flight and Government Backing at Space-Comm Europe appeared first on Via Satellite.

General Galactic aims to become "the galaxy's energy logistics company"

SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup General Galactic plans to launch a 500-kilogram satellite later this year to demonstrate a novel multimode propulsion system. When the Trinity mission travels to low-Earth orbit on the SpaceX Transporter-18 rideshare, no earlier than October, General Galactic will test its Genesis platform, which pairs chemical and electric engines. “We’re […] The post General Galactic aims to become “the galaxy’s energy logistics company” appeared first on SpaceNews.

UK to Invest Another $40M in Satcom Under C-LEO Program

The U.K. government will invest another 30 million pounds in satellite connectivity projects based in the U.K. as part of the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit, or C-LEO, program. The... The post UK to Invest Another $40M in Satcom Under C-LEO Program appeared first on Via Satellite.

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The Race to Mine the Moon Is On—And It Urgently Needs Some Clear International Rules

Binding international agreements—particularly between the great space powers—which emphasise principles of stewardship, clarify access rights, and support common benefits from lunar development would ensure the Moon becomes a proving ground for the equitable and sustainable development of space.

Vast and Sierra Space Post New Funding Rounds

Vast and Sierra Space, two U.S.-based developers of commercial space stations, announced major funding rounds on Thursday. Vast secured $300 million in Series A equity and $200 million in debt... The post Vast and Sierra Space Post New Funding Rounds appeared first on Via Satellite.

NGA Awards BlackSky Seven-Figure Order on Luno A Contract

BlackSky has won a seven-figure renewal deal with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). It has secured this award under the company’s NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. According... The post NGA Awards BlackSky Seven-Figure Order on Luno A Contract appeared first on Via Satellite.

Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032

Life on Mars could reach Earth by riding asteroid impact debris, new study suggests

New insights into a tiny, tough microbe have huge implications for the search for life beyond Earth