#low Earth orbit

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $2.29 billion to speed development of a low Earth orbit communications backbone for the Space Data Network, with an operational prototype due by the end of 2027.

At the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Max Space showed a large sub-scale version of its expandable habitat, pitching scalable living volume for low Earth orbit, the moon, and future deep-space missions.

LeoLabs has introduced Delta, a space monitoring platform aimed at helping government and military users detect potentially deliberate satellite maneuvers rather than only accidental close approaches.

NASA’s effort to advance privately operated space stations has slowed after an ambitious 2025 schedule, leaving developers waiting for the next Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations solicitation.