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Making the unprecedented EU Space Act effective for all

The EU Space Act was formally proposed by the European Commission (EC) on June 25, 2025.
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China eyes space resources, space tourism and on-orbit digital infrastructure

China’s main space contractor says it will push into new commercial space domains in the coming years as the country formulates its latest Five-year plan.
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Global Space Economy Reaches $626 Billion, Marking a New Phase of Growth

Paris, France [January 29, 2026] – The 12th edition of Novaspace’s Space Economy Report notes the global space economy is now on a significant growth trajectory, positioned to expand from […]
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China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.
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Oxford Space Systems Wrapped Rib Antenna Successfully Deployed In-Orbit on CarbSAR Mission

Harwell and Guildford, UK – Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) today announced the successful in-orbit deployment of Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib Antenna on SSTL’s CarbSAR […]
spacenews 19h ago

RBC Signals partners with in-orbit relay developer Apolink

Apolink has partnered with ground segment provider RBC Signals to resell the startup’s proposed in-orbit relay services, aiming to fill connectivity gaps when satellites are out of view of terrestrial command-and-control links.
spacenews 13h ago

L3Harris reaffirms commitment to space business amid missile sector expansion

The company expects more satellite orders and space work fueled by Golden Dome
spacenews 38h ago

Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition

Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham will oversee the move from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal.
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Axiom wins fifth private astronaut mission to space station

NASA has selected Axiom Space for its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for 2027.
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NASA considering alternatives for Gateway logistics

NASA is at a “crossroads” in deciding how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway as it considers alternative approaches.
spacenews 16h ago

A fireside chat with Space Force Gen. Shawn Bratton

In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews senior staff writer Sandra Erwin sits down with Gen. Shawn Bratton, vice chair of space operations for the U.S.
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Blue Origin halts New Shepard flights

Blue Origin announced Jan. 30 that it will halt flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years as it shifts its focus to human lunar exploration.
spacenews 38h ago

York Space goes public, riding Pentagon demand

The Denver-based satellite manufacturer raises $629 million, aims to expand output amid rising U.S.
spacenews 42h ago

Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure sale falls through

Eutelsat said a planned sale of its passive ground infrastructure to a private equity firm announced in August 2024 will not proceed, eliminating roughly $658 million in expected proceeds.
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Rocket Lab launches South Korean satellite

A Rocket Lab Electron launched a South Korean imaging satellite Jan. 29 on the rocket’s second flight of the year.
spacenews 16h ago

Weather delays Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal

NASA is delaying a key fueling test for the Artemis 2 mission because of weather, reducing the chances the launch can take place during its February window.