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SpaceX is approaching a milestone few space companies or governments could have imagined two decades ago: nearly matching the rest of the world combined in total orbital payload launches since Sputnik.

Commercial space station developer Vast has announced a new satellite bus product line beginning with a 15-kilowatt platform, using technology derived from its Haven station work and targeting markets from communications

Portal Space Systems has signed with Quindar for mission management services covering upcoming Starburst and Supernova spacecraft missions, including a planned launch later this year.

Private station developer Vast says it will sell a 15 kW-class satellite bus derived from Haven-1 technologies, aiming for first launches in late 2027 and signaling a broader diversification push.

York Space Systems is defending its growth strategy as the Space Force folds key Space Development Agency functions into a new acquisition structure and reshapes the future of its satellite transport programs.

Blue Origin is reportedly considering external fundraising for the first time as it tries to raise launch cadence, expand infrastructure and compete more aggressively in the commercial space market.

Varda Space Industries has signed a collaboration with United Therapeutics to explore whether microgravity can improve the stability and delivery of treatments for rare lung disease.

Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, giving India’s launch sector a major funding milestone ahead of Vikram-1’s first orbital attempt.

A new Space Minds episode from SpaceNews features Terran Orbital chief Peter Krauss discussing what scalability means in space, what he learned from primes and startups, and why the work can resemble racing cars.

A proposed jump in U.S. Space Force funding could trigger the biggest military space buildup in decades, but suppliers are hesitating to expand without firmer commitments on procurement and timing.

A new preprint argues that a future city on Mars may need metals and other materials sourced from main-belt asteroids, with multi-stop refueling routes overcoming the delta-v limits of cargo spacecraft.

A compensation package described in SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing would award Elon Musk a large block of super-voting restricted shares if the company reaches a $7.5 trillion valuation and establishes a Mars colony of

Atmos Space Cargo has raised 25.7 million euros to fund three Phoenix 2 missions and develop a larger spacecraft, advancing Europe’s push to build routine commercial return capability from orbit.

A SpaceNews Space Minds episode with Col. Tim Trimailo highlights how the U.S. Space Force is widening its industry outreach and seeking speed through a commercial-first strategy.

A $6 million Series A round will help Rhea Space Activity advance AutoNav, a visual navigation system for spacecraft designed to work where GPS cannot, including deep space and atmospheric reentry.

Direct-to-device satellite partnerships are multiplying, but large-scale deployment remains limited and more advanced services may take longer than the industry's publicity suggests

A SpaceNews event focused on orbital data centers highlights how quickly on-orbit computing has shifted from a hypothetical concept to an active investment and infrastructure debate.

U.S. space companies are broadly welcoming a Commerce Department proposal for a voluntary certification path for currently unregulated commercial space missions such as on-orbit refueling, repair, and close-up inspection

Teledyne is consolidating imaging, electronics, and component businesses into a dedicated space unit as government demand and proliferated constellations reshape supplier strategy.

China is targeting about 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to comments reported from a commercial launch executive, underscoring rapid expansion in both infrastructure and reusable rocket ambitions.