NanoAvionics has opened a factory and office in the U.S., and hired Franklin Brent Abbott, the former chief executive for AAC/Clyde Space North America. Additionally, Robin Sampson has been hired as business development manager for NanoAvionics U.K. and Western Europe. Vytenis J. Buzas, CEO of NanoAvionics said: "North America and Europe are two vital markets for…

The government of Luxembourg and Canadian technology company NorthStar Earth and Space are a launching a "Clean Space" initiative to foster sustainability in space. The Clean Space initiative would evaluate the use of NorthStar Earth and Space Information services with the support of Luxembourg's insurance, financial, and satellite operator communities to address some key issues…

France is accelerating plans to militarize its satellite technology, French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly said during a July 25 presentation of the European nation's new space strategy. Parly's plans include the development of anti-satellite laser weapons that would, "only be used in self-defense." "If our satellites are threatened, we intend to blind those of…

The British aerospace industry has stepped up plans for a Brexit exodus from the UK aviation regulator, as a second deadline for the UK leaving the EU without a deal looms. More than 600 British aerospace firms have now applied to be regulated in Europe as third-country parties under a scheme for companies seeking access to the single market…