Sitemap - 2026 - The Journal of Space Commerce
TWO ACQUISITIONS, ONE CHOKEPOINT
Series C Round Nets $550 Million for Sierra Space
Private Sector Individuals Sought to Advise the U.S. Delegation to UNCOPUOS
Additional Series E Financing Announced by HawkEye 360
Seven-Figure Award Secured by BlackSky
Rapid Advances Reported for Hadley H13 Engine
VirtuaLabs Awards €7.6 Million Contract to GomSpace
Strategic Investment Aims to Advance Permanent Lunar Habitat Infrastructure
Bankable, But Not Yet Backstopped
Companies Reach Agreement to Collaborate on Lunar Construction Technology
Advancing Propellant-Free In-Space Mobility and Deorbiting
Satellite Data Enables Arctic-Wide Sea Ice Mapping
Satellite-Enabled IoT Powers Data-Driven Agribusinesses
Congress Pushes Back on FCC Overreach
How Axiom’s Latest Raise Rewrites the Rules for Commercial Station Competition
The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity
Agreement Reached to Advance In-Space Semiconductor Manufacturing
Electron Multi-Launch Deal Signed by BlackSky
AST SpaceMobile Posts $70.9 Million in 2025 Revenue
New High-Performance, Low-Mass Solar Array Introduced
Advanced Silicon Solar Arrays Introduced by Rocket Lab
European Defense Contract Awarded to HawkEye 360
Collaboration Would Enable Satellite In-Vehicle Voice Calls
Israeli MoD Places Follow-On Order for Orbit SatCom Systems
Intrado Announced as Newest SIA Member
When a Venture Arm Writes a Third Check, It’s Not About Returns
Strategic Investment Will Advance Satellite Communications, In-Space Data Processing
NASA Makes Major Changes to Artemis Program
Spacecraft Commissioning for NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars Mission Completed
CRS-33 Returns ISS National Lab-Sponsored Payloads to Earth
Top Leadership Change at Sierra Space
Vector Launch Assets and Intellectual Property Acquired by Phantom Space
Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2025 Financial Results Released by Redwire
Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing
House SST Committee Leaders Urge FCC to Narrow “Space Modernization” Proposal
South Asian Government Strengthens Sovereign Intelligence Capabilities
Haven-1's Three Revenue Streams Are Not Equal — and the Difference Matters
Space Force Awards Contract to Starfish Space
Arizona State University LEO-TIMS Camera Flies on Aurora Spaceplane
U.S. Army Awards Synthetic Training Environment Contract to Vantor
Wildfire Detection Announced for Patagonia Region of Argentina
Order Placed for ESA Sidewinder Satellite Terminals
The Army’s $217M Terrain Contract Was Never Up for Bid. That’s the Point.
Using AI to Train Space Warfighters
Series B Round Raises $100 Million for Aalyria
LambdaVision Books Commercial Space in Low-Earth Orbit
CMMC Level 2 Certification Achieved by Slingshot Aerospace
U.S. Space Development Agency Awards $30 Million Prime Contract to AST SpaceMobile
From NASA Customer to Market Anchor
Report Urges Smarter Space Partnerships as Agencies Lean on Industry
Multiple Transporter-16 Payloads to be Deployed by Momentus
Chris Spagnoletti Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Ursa Major
Aleph Observer Introduced by Satellogic
Japan MoD Satellite Constellation Project Secured by Axelspace
Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation Released
Starlab Completes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review
Satellites Market worth $46.79 Billion by 2031: Report
Founder Rick Svetkoff Steps Down as CEO of Starfighters Space
Ignacio Zuleta Appointed as CTPO by OroraTech
Australia’s Space Unicorn Moment — And the Valuation Question
Wildfire Detection Application Onboard AI-enabled Satellite Demonstrated
Google Earth AI imagery Incorporated into Vantor Tensorglobe
SATCOM Network Policy Control Market Anticipates Growth
SpaceX Taps MTN to Deliver Government Satellite Communication Services
Technology Update on Orbit AI Genesis-1 Satellite Shared by Intellistake
Axiom Space Secures $350M in Financing for Spacesuits, Station
Sustained Momentum Noted for Space Robotics Market
Contract Signed for HotSat-2 and HotSat-3
Satellite Communications Integrated into Raybird UAS
Ka-Band Beamformer ICs and Panels Introduced by Sivers
A UK Launch Company in Crisis, and NASA Taps a Fresh Face for the Sixth Private ISS Mission
Closing the Industrial IoT Coverage Gap
Strong Growth Predicted for the AI in Space Exploration Market
Thunderbird Station Unveiled by Max Space
New Eight-Figure International Contract Goes to BlackSky
Cold Spray Technology to be Tested by NASA
Testing Space Data Valuation Multiples Against Regulatory Headwinds
Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Access to Space
Eutelsat Reports Mixed H1 Results as LEO Business Surges
Exolaunch Successfully Integrates Five Satellites with ‘Spectrum’ Launch Vehicle
Hypersonic Test Mission for Defense Innovation Unit to Launch from Virginia
European and Defense Advisory Boards Convened by Planet
AT&T’s $15.6 Billion Satellite Bet
Skyrora Eyes Orbex Assets for Acquisition
Space Situational Awareness Market worth $2.79 billion by 2030: Report
NASA Shifts Gears for Sixth Private Mission to ISS
Office of Space Commerce Advances Commercial Space Partnerships
Early Access to Pulsar Navigation Constellation Secured by Topcon
The Space Future Is a Communications Problem
Space Industry Association Leadership: Policy Advocacy and Regulatory Reform
Beyond Gravity Supplies Components for Two Launch Vehicles
Stoke Space Technologies Extends Previously Announced Series D Financing
BlackSky Secures Another Seven-Figure Contract
Partnership Will Advance Disaster Management and Prevention
Agreement Reached for Supply of Separation Rings for Tritó Satellites
The Hidden Vulnerability in America’s Space Industrial Base
How the U.S. Could Achieve Energy Dominance in Space
JSC Mission Management Contract Awarded to Voyager
New Control Center for Human Spaceflight Planned
UK Funds New Studies for Manufacturing Advanced Materials in Orbit
Astralintu to Advance Delivery of Global Equatorial Ground Services
A Million-Satellite Constellation, and Tough Sledding for Space Tourism
Seven NIST Reference Materials Have Been Flown to the International Space Station
Sixth Patent Awarded for Bishop Airlock
Eutelsat Signs Almost ≈$1.2 Billion in Export Credit Agency Financing
BlueBird 6 Antenna Fully Unfolded
New Space Test Center in Tulsa Under Construction
Paying for Permission: The Business Case for Buying Legal Certainty in Space Mining
Collaboration Focuses on AI‑Enabled Hyperspectral Imaging
Vantor Wins NGA Luno B Contract
Space Florida Announces 2026 Call for Projects
Partnership Will Advance Life Sciences Research in Microgravity
Agreement Authorizes Sale of Amazon Leo Technology to the Maritime Sector
SpaceX Files Application for Million-Satellite Orbital Data Center System
Robust Expansion Forecast for the Space Robotics Market
Partnership Aims to Advance In-Orbit Servicing and Space Operations
Arianespace to Launch 32 Amazon Satellites on Upcoming Ariane 6 Flight
Singapore Space Summit 2026 Concludes
When Authorization Meets a Deal Wave
NASA Seeks Feedback on Civil Space Technology Shortfalls
NASA STTR Project to Advance Lunar Trenching and Excavation Technology
Strategic Partnership Aims to Advance Expandable Space Habitats
Initiative Aimed at Increasing the Resilience of PNT Systems
Second Test Site Opened by Isar Aerospace
US Economy Analysis January 2026
Companies Partner to Develop Lunar ‘Science-to-Construction’ Pipeline
Companies to Collaborate on Lunar Payload Transportation Box
SpinLaunch Appoints Former Kymeta CEO Walter Berger to Advisory Board
GPS Electronic Dog Device Market Poised for Significant Expansion
Satellite Industry Association Welcomes New Associate Member
NASA’s Reauthorization Bill Focuses on Commercial Contributions
M2M Satellite Communication Market Report Projects Major Growth
BlackSky Awarded Gen-3 Assured Services Contracts Totaling Seven Figures
Space Force Awards Training Contract to Slingshot Aerospace
NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission
Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Multi-Vendor Contract Includes Redware
How Power System Supply Chains Are Constraining the Mega-Constellation Era
SpaceX Acquires xAI to Build Space-Based AI Data Centers
Satellite Propulsion Market on Track for Significant Expansion: Report
Pivotal Year Projected by Muon Space
Partnership Aims to Advance How Data Moves on Satellites
Dedicated Satellite Service Portfolio for Government UAV Operations Launched
From Artemis Accords to Anchor Tenant
NASA Selects Axiom Space for 5th Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
Series C Capital Round Closed by Cesium Astro
Commercialization Agreement Inked for PAZ-2 Satellite Imagery
W-5 Mission Reentry Brings Varda Spacecraft Back to Earth
Ground Segment Infrastructure Divestiture Scrubbed by Intelsat
NASA Reauthorization Bill Aims to Lock In Commercial Role in Space Economy
EGNOS GEO-1 Satellite Service Extended by SES
SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload
First Airbus Pléiades Neo Next Satellite Will Be Launched Early 2028
Partnership Will Deliver Sovereign Connectivity to Oman
Licensing Agreement for 5G and 4G Chipsets Announced
New Shepard Flights Paused for No Less Than Two Years
The New Space Commerce Regulatory Landscape
Northwood Space Boosted in Series B Round by Balerion Space Ventures
LeoLabs Closed 2025 With $60 Million in Total Contract Awards
Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission to be Built on Terran Orbital Nebula Bus
Companies Collaborate to Pursue Korean Military Constellation Program
NASA Testing Advances Space Nuclear Propulsion Capabilities
First Deorbit-as-a-Service Contract Awarded to Starfish Space
Rapid Growth in Space Tourism Fueled by Commercial Space Travel: Report
ESA Awards Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service Contract to Astroscale
Separation System for PHOENIX 2 Mission Selected
‘Hungry Hippo’ Fairing Arrives at Virginia Launch Site
Missile Defense Agency Awards SHIELD Contract to Redwire
York Space Systems Announces Pricing of Upsized IPO
Patient Capital Meets Space Infrastructure
Integration Milestone Achieved for LizzieSat‑4 Mission
Contract for Propulsion Subsystem for LISA Mission Signed
Planet Signs Enterprise Agreement with Slovenian Government
Partners to Develop French Sovereign SAR Satellite Capability
First Professional Orbital Sport to be Launched by Atlas Cup
The Supply Chain Crisis That Never Arrived
Optical (Laser) Satellite Communication Market Report Released
New Glenn-3 to Launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Satellite
Deorbit-as-a-Service Contract Awarded to Starfish Space
VISTA Science Park Ecosystem Poised for Expansion
Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026
Series F Round Nets $129.7 Million for Interstellar Technologies
Microgravity-Enabled Drug Discovery Enabled by Voyager
First AI-Native Space-Based Weather-Sensing Constellation Announced
BlueBird 7 Orbital Launch Schedule Announced
Satellite Connectivity Coming to Low-Cost Airlines
New NASA CLPS Payloads to Study Moon’s Terrain, Radiation, History
Astra Ships 110 Satellite Engines
ESA Member States Back SWISSto12 HummingSat
Wind Tunnel Testing for STARLAUNCH 1 Completed
Asia Pacific Satellite Operator Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Gilat
A Congressional Call for a Strong Space Economy
Multiple Factors Influence Polar Region Satellite Communications Market
Haven‑1 Advances into Integration Phase
Japan’s Space Strategy Fund Enlists ispace
Multiple Gen-3 Expansion Contracts Landed by BlackSky
Launch Agreement Reached Between MaiaSpace, Eutelsat
Rocket Lab Success and Setback
Supply Chain Sovereignty in Rare Materials
Venture Capital Platform to be Launched at Florida Conference
IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking
Upcoming Launch Will Add 32 Satellites to Amazon Leo Constellation
Major Domestic Investment Secured by Gilmour Space
Space Components Contract Awarded to Comtech
Redwire’s $925M Edge Autonomy Bet
Xona Selects Aerospacelab to Supply Eight Additional Satellites
Portugal to Acquire Two Mark V High-Resolution Satellites
U.S. Missile Defense Agency Awards Prime Contract to AST SpaceMobile
Sweden Awards Multi-Year 9-Figure Deal to Planet
Crew for New Shepard Mission NS-38 Introduced
Congressional Budget Victory Cements NASA’s Commercial-First Strategy
Initial Public Offering Launch Announced by York Space Systems
Alpha Block II Configuration Upgrade for Flight 8 Announced by Firefly
Market Guidance for 2026 Announced by GomSpace
Launch of the SpainSat NG III Satellite Cleared
‘Innovate Space: Finance Forum’ Announced by Space Foundation
The Strategic Premium on Supply Chain Gaps
Senate Bill to Strengthen America’s Satellite Sector Introduced
OSC Seeks Input Regarding U.S.-India Space Commerce
Demonstrator Launched to Test Global 5G Connectivity in Orbit
Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace
SkyFi Secures $12.7 Million Series A Funding
SkyFi Secures $12.7 Million Series A Funding
Orbital Optical Communications Manufacturing Patent Secured by Voyager
Robotic Lunar Mission Focused on Recovery of Helium-3 for Fusion Energy
Pandora Interstellar Mission to Utilize Saturn-200 Minisatellite Platform
Australian Defence Force Secures Satellite Communications on SES IS-22
Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems
Small Satellite Market worth $32.13 billion by 2030: Report
Companies Test of Fuel Cells for Life Support in Space
Redwire Sunsets Edge Autonomy Brand
Study Suggests Lunar Spacecraft Exhaust Could Obscure Clues to Origins of Life
Small Satellite Cost Benchmarks
Twilight Rideshare Mission Launches HE360 Cluster 13
Agreement Reached for Agreement Two Mark V Satellites for Portugal
Eutelsat Looks to Expand LEO Constellation
Spacecraft for the First Thermal Livestream of Earth Launched
New Entity Will Advance Lunar Technology Development and Collaborations
The CEO Playbook for Supply Chain Resilience
FCC Approves Next-Gen Starlink Satellite Constellation
Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) Satellite Demonstrator Launched by Spire Global
Mitsubishi Corporation Joins Starlab as Major Space Station Customer
NASA’s Exoplanet Observing Satellite Deployed from Launch Vehicle
The Dawn of the Aurora Spaceplane Era
Export Controls and Commercial Space
Earth Observation Small Satellite Market Could Grow to $5.52 billion by 2030
North American Space Company Awards GomSpace Lunar Mission Contract
Monitoring Agreement Announced by Satellogic
Payload Integrations for ESA Σyndeo-3 Satellite Mission Completed
NASA Awards HUNCH Contract to Voyager
Returning a Legacy Name to Space Commerce
Communication Small Satellite Market May Reach $18.34 billion by 2030: Report
SIA Announces Executive Committee Officers for 2026
Partnership Enables Rapid Access to Critical Earth Intelligence
Habitable Worlds Observatory Would Directly Image Earth-Like Planets
First In-Space Advanced Materials Manufacturing Facility Planned
Strategic Investment Announced by Seven Grand Managers, Starlab
First Nine Satellite Structures for the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Completed by Sierra Space
Optical Communications Becomes the Bottleneck
Space Florida Marks $6 Billion in the Statewide Space Project Pipeline
Additive Manufactured Fuel Tank to be Tested on Future Flight
Supersonic Flight Capabilities Demonstrated by Starfighters Space
Third 3rd COSMO-SkyMed 2nd Generation Satellite Successfully Launched
SpainSat NG II Satellite Suffers an External Impact
Majority Stake in L3harris’ Space Propulsion & Power Business to Be Acquired by AE Industrial
Jared Isaacman Takes the Helm at NASA
Satellite Communication Market Could See Double-Digit Growth Through 2031
NASA Migrating EO Data to Commercial Cloud Environment
Terran Orbital to Deliver Missile Warning Satellite Buses
Investment will Advance Reusable Rockets
Call for Research Proposals Issued by Vast
ISS National Lab Celebrates a Year of Innovation, Partnerships, and Progress in LEO
U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor
MoU Reached by Voyager Technologies, UConn
Strategic Acquisition Closed by HawkEye 360
European Defense Firm Awards Microsatellite Platform Contract