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Astrolight Achieves Milestone with Successful Space-to-Ground Laser Communication Link

Lithuanian space startup Astrolight has successfully commissioned a space-to-ground laser communication link, connecting the ATLAS-1 laser communication terminal aboard the ERMIS-3 cubesat with the HolOGS-1 optical ground station in Greece. This achievement marks a significant technical milestone for the company.

7 days ago60/100
AstrolightNational and Kapodistrian University of AthensAristotle University of Thessaloniki
TechnologyEngineering

Establishing a Permanent Human Presence on the Moon: Challenges and Opportunities

Industry experts and government agencies are collaborating to discuss the requirements for building a moon base, a project that would require significant investment and infrastructure development, but could have major long-term implications for space exploration. The development of a moon base would enable scientific research, exploration, and potentially pave the way for further human settlement of the solar system.

7 days ago60/100
NASAAstrolabFirefly Space
News

SpaceX Sets New Record with Historic IPO, Redefining Industry Financial Landscape

SpaceX has successfully completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, achieving a market value of over $2 trillion and establishing a new financial center of gravity for the aerospace industry. This milestone marks a significant shift in the industry's financial landscape, with far-reaching implications for the future of space exploration and development.

8 days ago80/100
SpaceX
Policy & RegulationRegulation

HawkEye 360 Satellites Demonstrate Capability to Detect Spacecraft Transmissions

HawkEye 360 satellites have successfully demonstrated their ability to detect and identify transmissions from other spacecraft, a capability that can enhance space situational awareness and help the U.S. Space Force monitor satellite activity. This milestone showcases the versatility of commercial satellites and their potential to support space operations.

9 days ago60/100
U.S. Space ForceHawkEye 360
TechnologyEngineering

Colorado Springs and Huntsville Form Partnership in Military Space and Missile Defense

Despite a bitter rivalry over the U.S. Space Command headquarters, business and civic leaders from Colorado Springs and Huntsville are collaborating on a partnership focused on military space and missile defense. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both locations, fostering a cooperative environment that can drive innovation and growth in the space industry.

9 days ago40/100
U.S. Space Command
Policy & RegulationRegulation

Voyager Technologies Secures $22.4 Million Contract for Satellite Deployment Systems

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Voyager Technologies a $22.4 million contract to develop and deliver flight-ready satellite deployment systems, aiming to enhance the efficiency of national security launches. This contract highlights the ongoing efforts to optimize the use of available space on launch vehicles for smaller satellite missions.

10 days ago40/100
U.S. Space ForceVoyager Technologies
Commercial SpaceIndustry

European Space Agency to Chart Future Course at Intermediate Ministerial Meeting 2026

The European Space Agency (ESA) will convene its Intermediate Ministerial Meeting 2026 in Rome, Italy, on December 15, 2026, to discuss and determine Europe"s future role in space exploration, with a focus on securing access to low Earth orbit and strengthening its presence on and around the Moon. This meeting will have major implications for the direction of European space policy and the broader aerospace industry.

10 days ago60/100
ESA
Policy & RegulationRegulation