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Space industry recruiting agency Evona has adapted its business model, pushing a new subscription staffing solution in response to industry trends, as space companies are seeing a slowdown in later-stage […]

Amid recent challenges, the maritime industry is now pivoting its use of technology to meet specific segment needs. Harbor Research assessed the challenges and opportunities for digital transformation, and how […]

BICS is teaming up with Skylo as its looks to improve its connectivity offerings to customers by bringing a satellite component to the mix. The partnership will allow BICS to […]

Space Tango received a $5 million award from NASA to support biological data collection for the planned crewed test flight to lunar orbit in the Artemis II mission. Space Tango […]

SpaceX successfully launched a telecommunications satellite for Indonesia, Merah-Putih-2, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Tuesday, Feb 20. Merah-Putih-2, named after Indonesia’s flag colors, was designed to improve connectivity in the […]

Astroscale Japan has reached a milestone with the successful launch of its debris inspection demonstration satellite, ADRAS-J. Rocket Lab launched the satellite from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand […]

The SATELLITE show is almost here. As always, there is huge excitement as the industry gets ready to discuss the big issues of the day. I always liken our March […]

Space is evolving into a critical warfighting domain. With the U.S. Space Force indicating the potential anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities developed by Russia and China as a reason for the need […]

The launch of the Peregrine-1 mission in early January gave the space community the occasion of a reminder that the Moon is not only subject to exploration and commercial endeavors, […]

The failed debut launch of Virgin Orbit from British soil in January of last year was a bitter start to the U.K.’s spaceflight ambitions. It was also the beginning of […]

The Via Satellite Technology of the Year award recognizes breakthrough technology achievements and how they impact the industry. This award is now in its sixth year, and has recognized technology […]

Since 1988, the Via Satellite Executive of the Year award has recognized outstanding leadership in the industry. This award honors an executive that has led a company to financial success, […]

Now in its third year, Celebrating Women in Satellite recognizes the contributions of women who have made a difference for the space and satellite industry, and in the lives of […]

Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies on this list […]

Omnispace received regulatory approval to operate S-band mobile satellite service (MSS) in Brazil, the company announced Feb. 19. Omnispace reports it now has market access to reach more than 735 […]

Singer, songwriter, actress, and MIT and Harvard graduate, Bridgit Mendler is now CEO of a new satellite ground tech startup Northwood. Mendler, who is known for her role as Teddy […]

  Earth observation and geospatial technology company Nuview, acquired software service platform Astræa Tuesday. Nuview plans to use Astræa’s AI-driven distribution and analysis tools to develop a high-throughput Earth observation […]

The Via Satellite Technology of the Year award recognizes breakthrough technology achievements and how they impact the industry. This award is now in its sixth year, and has recognized technology […]

Since 1988, the Via Satellite Executive of the Year award has recognized outstanding leadership in the industry. This award honors an executive that has led a company to financial success, […]

Eutelsat Group is seeing encouraging signs in its mobility business, but video revenues continue to decline. These are two of the highlights of the operator’s latest results, announced Feb. 16. […]

We often take for granted how much of our modern lives are underpinned by GPS technology. This episode of On Orbit digs into GPS and the global landscape of GNSS, […]

The Federal Communications Commission proposed a framework for licensing in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) activities at its most recent meeting on Feb. 15. All five commissioners voted in favor […]

Iridium Communications continued its multi-year growth streak in 2023, reporting record revenue for the year of $790.7 million, up 10% from the year-ago period. The satellite operator reported full year […]

The Department of Defense confirmed late Wednesday that six demonstration satellites launched earlier that evening for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA)  successfully reached orbit and […]

In-Space Missions has secured more funding from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) as it looks to progress its Faraday Dragon rideshare satellite program. The funding from Phase 2 of the […]

The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia is developing an anti-satellite (ASAT) capability, although it is not an active capability. This disclosure came after Congressman Mike Turner called for […]

Intuitive Machine’s IM-1 mission lunar lander is en route to the Moon after a successful launch on a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday. The lunar lander, a Nova-C class […]

BAE Systems in the coming days will close its $5.6 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace after receiving all required regulatory approvals, the company said on Wednesday morning. Ball Aerospace will operate […]

Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with prime contractor Ball Aerospace to supply communications equipment for NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission, a telescope designed to hunt asteroids and comets. Thales Alenia […]

LeoLabs and Secure World Foundation (SWF) released a joint statement on Wednesday to respond to the accumulation of derelict objects in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) like spent rocket bodies.  LeoLabs and […]