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What happened in space this week
investments · NASA · 16d ago
Halloween Aboard the International Space Station
Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get in the Halloween spirit.
investments · SpaceQ · 16d ago
EarthDaily wins $4.3M NASA task order to test its data against Landsat
Vancouver-based EarthDaily Analytics said Monday that NASA has awarded it a task order worth about $4. 2 million ($US 3 million) to test whether imagery from its new satellite constellation is accurate enough to use with Landsat, the U.
investments · SpaceQ · 16d ago
CSA opens bids on two RADARSAT+ pathfinder radar missions
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has opened bidding for early definition work on two pathfinder satellites that would test new radar technology for RADARSAT+, Canada’s next-generation Earth observation system, one operating in the Ku band and the other in the X band. The post CSA
investments · SpaceQ · 16d ago
Hire for the gap, not the title
It seems that a lot of startup firms are hiring these days. Or at least thinking about it.
investments · SpaceNews · 17d ago
Advice for optimizing the space industry with Laura Crabtree
In this episode, Mike Gruss speaks with Laura Crabtree, the CEO of Epsilon3, who is also a former SpaceX astronaut trainer. They talk about ways that space companies can organize [] The post Advice for optimizing the space industry with Laura Crabtree appeared first on SpaceNews
investments · Payload · 17d ago
Virgin Galactic Unveils Apeiron, Delays Commercial Flights to Q2 2027
Virgin Galactic introduced Apeiron to the world on Wednesday, drawing from the ancient Greek concept of the boundless in naming its newest spaceship. The post Virgin Galactic Unveils Apeiron, Delays Commercial Flights to Q2 2027 appeared first on Payload .
investments · Payload · 17d ago
Seraphim Space Launches Space Academy
Thinking of going back to school? Seraphim Space is taking applications.
investments · SpaceNews · 18d ago
Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells
– Two demonstration missions planned aboard SpaceX Falcon 9, one each in 2027 and 2028 – Satoro to provide “Satellite-as-a-service” solution; Flexell Space to supply solar cells and test modules [] The post Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration o
investments · SpaceQ · 18d ago
CSA issues RFP for three priority technologies
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) wants companies to develop three priority technologies: a small telescope for CubeSats, camera electronics for the proposed CASTOR space telescope and a radar module for a planned snow-monitoring satellite. The post CSA issues RFP for three priori
investments · Payload · 18d ago
Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft
Rendezvous Robotics is developing technology to allow future satellites to launch in pieces that can self-assemble in space. The post Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft appeared first on Payload .
investments · Payload · 18d ago
Shield Space Launches UK Space Superiority Coalition
The UK Space Superiority Coalition brings together space companies across the UK in an effort to build a space-based carrier strike force. The post Shield Space Launches UK Space Superiority Coalition appeared first on Payload .
investments · SpaceQ · 18d ago
SpaceX will offer Starlink Mobile to any Canadian carrier
Rogers chief executive Tony Staffieri told analysts Friday that SpaceX plans to bring its Starlink Mobile phone service to Canada through wireless carriers rather than compete with them. The post SpaceX will offer Starlink Mobile to any Canadian carrier appeared first on SpaceQ
investments · SpaceNews · 18d ago
Ukrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications network
The companies said the experimental spacecraft, launched Oct. 1, could lead to a Ukrainian-controlled satellite network The post Ukrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications network appeared first on SpaceNews .
investments · Payload · 18d ago
NASA, Agriculture Department Partner On Space Data Sharing
The MoU is the second this month signed by the space agency to boost collaboration among government agencies. The post NASA, Agriculture Department Partner On Space Data Sharing appeared first on Payload .
engineering · Payload · 19d ago
OSMOS X Tapped to Lead EDF-backed Tactical Capture Consortium
The Europeans are gearing up for a fight in orbit. The post OSMOS X Tapped to Lead EDF-backed Tactical Capture Consortium appeared first on Payload .
investments · Payload · 19d ago
MP Space Raises AUD $23M to Scale Satellite Battery Manufacturing
MP Space’s batteries launched for the first time last week with an undisclosed customer on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 mission, and already the company has orders to support 500+ spacecraft. The post MP Space Raises AUD $23M to Scale Satellite Battery Manufacturing appeared first on Pa
investments · SpaceNews · 19d ago
Craft Prospect kicks off PERSEUS project to advance optical communications for space
Craft Prospect is working with Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (Fraunhofer CAP) and Vector Photonics on a new project exploring the potential of next-generation laser technology for high-performance optical communications [] The post Craft Prospect kicks off PERSEUS proje
investments · Payload · 19d ago
Cowboy Space Reveals Big Iron Data Center Rocket
Cowboy Space pulled back the curtain on Big Iron—a launch vehicle whose upper stage is designed to remain in orbit as a megawatt-class data center. The post Cowboy Space Reveals Big Iron Data Center Rocket appeared first on Payload .
investments · SpaceNews · 19d ago
Flexell Space Establishes French Subsidiary to Strengthen European Presence
– Paris-based FLEXELL SPACE FRANCE SAS creates a local business hub in Europe– New entity to support ongoing contract and volume-production discussions with European customers, from technical reviews to supply [] The post Flexell Space Establishes French Subsidiary to Strengthen
investments · SpaceNews · 20d ago
Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 Production Run of Satellites
SAN FRANCISCO —October 26, 2026—Today, Astranis announced it has upgraded its 4th launch to a dedicated mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to launch in 2028, allowing it [] The post Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 Produc
investments · Payload · 20d ago
Colare Raises $2.5M to Expand its Hardware-Focused Hiring Platform
Colare’s technical-assessment platform maps the requirements of a role, and recreates decisions future engineers could face on the job. The post Colare Raises $2.
investments · Payload · 20d ago
FCC’s New Part 100 Licensing Framework: What Space Companies Need to Know
In July 2026, the FCC adopted the new Part 100 comms-licensing framework for the authorization of satellite systems and Earth stations in the US. The post FCC’s New Part 100 Licensing Framework: What Space Companies Need to Know appeared first on Payload Pro.
investments · TechCrunch Space · 21d ago
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
investments · SpaceNews · 22d ago
Nov. 5: Satellite Mission Management at the Edge
Join us to explore how emerging technologies and commercial capabilities are transforming satellite operations The post Nov. 5: Satellite Mission Management at the Edge appeared first on SpaceNews .
investments · SpaceNews · 23d ago
Rethinking networks in space with Aalyria’s Brian Barritt
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with the CEO of Aalyria Brian Barritt about how networks are evolving, what scaling the company means and the role of software interoperability [] The post Rethinking networks in space with Aalyria’s Brian Barritt appeared first on Spa
investments · SpaceNews · 25d ago
TechnoMile Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner
TechnoMile, the leading AI solution that unifies growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner, recognizing the company among the leading B2B [] The post TechnoMile Recognized as a 2026 Inc.
investments · SpaceNews · 25d ago
Global Satcom Services Revenues to Reach $145 Billion by 2035
Paris, France October 2026 – Global satellite services revenues are forecast to grow 44% to reach $145 billion by 2035, according to the 33rd edition of Novaspace’s Satellite Connectivity [] The post Global Satcom Services Revenues to Reach $145 Billion by 2035 appeared first on
investments · SpaceNews · 25d ago
Space Nuclear Power Corporation Awarded DARPA Agreement for Ground Test of Autonomous Nuclear Reactor Controller
LOS ALAMOS, N. M.
investments · SpaceNews · 25d ago
Summer of Quantum: Building momentum for space-based QKD
Glasgow, UK 21 October 2026 – The pace of development in quantum technologies continues to accelerate, and over the past few months, space engineering company Craft Prospect has been [] The post Summer of Quantum: Building momentum for space-based QKD appeared first on SpaceNews
investments · TechCrunch Space · 25d ago
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.