Launch companies are divided on how to compete with SpaceX in a market where demand outstrips supply, yet customers remain price sensitive.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau is pursuing an ambitious agenda for regulatory reform. The space plank of the FCC’s Build America Agenda would allocate […]

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Space investors and dealmakers anticipate SpaceX’s planned IPO this year will trigger a surge of capital across the industry, but not without the risk of pulling investor attention away from other companies in the run-up.

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At SmallSat Symposium, executives cite enduring missile threat as rationale for continued investment

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – At the recent World Economic Forum in Switzerland, much of the conversation revolved around the concerns of middle powers, nations with the wherewithal to influence international […]

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As SpaceX and other vertically integrated space giants expand their reach, questions are growing over just how much room other small satellite companies have to build scalable businesses.

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Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest from customers seeking smaller systems tailored to specific needs.

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Executives say customers care less about how data moves than what it enables

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Amazon announced its first LEO maritime broadband reseller agreements Feb. 10, as it prepares to deploy another batch of satellites this week on the inaugural flight of Europe’s Ariane 64 rocket.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – The Aerospace Corp. is sharing DiskSat technology with industry partners as the first four pancake-shaped spacecraft undergo commissioning. Orbotic Systems, a Southern California startup focused on […]

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Non-venture investment in space startups surged last year to its highest level since a 2021 spike driven by a wave of special purpose acquisition company mergers, according to BryceTech analysis.

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A satellite to be built by Canadian startup Galaxia for launch in 2027 is being lined up for a study aimed at improving California-based Apolink’s proposed in-orbit data relay services.

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Parallels with aviation and maritime industries offer important insights for managing increasingly congested orbits, according to a Feb. 6 panel of space technology executives at the SmallSat Symposium in Silicon Valley.

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A Defense Department unit is examining how SpaceX’s Starship vehicle could be used to support a broader architecture of in-space refueling.

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Space startups have long been urged not to try to complete directly with the industry’s behemoth, SpaceX, but also shouldn't emulate it, investors say.

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Space startups are continuing to explore applications for artificial intelligence, from large language models to neural networks.

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VCs urge startups to follow the Pentagon money but warn against a gold rush mentality

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Iridium Communications is looking into using small satellites to demonstrate advanced Positioning, Navigation and Timing capabilities, CEO Matt Desch said Feb. 4 during the Smallsat Symposium in Silicon Valley.

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KSAT is expanding its role in satellite operations for government and commercial customers.

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The previous wave of space investment resulted in funding of “silly” ideas but was “fantastic” for the industry overall, says the CEO of Rocket Lab.

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The shift toward standardized, modular satellite platforms that can serve as the foundation for multiple missions is reshaping the role of vertical integration in the industry, manufacturers said Feb. 4 during the SmallSat Symposium in Silicon Valley.

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OurSky announced a merger Feb. 4 with telescope manufacturer PlaneWave Instruments to create Observable Space.

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Mission Space is preparing to launch a space-weather sensor, a first step in building a constellation.

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