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Space debris: Are we on track for true sustainability? (op-ed)

Space is a critical infrastructure layer, underpinning nearly all systems that enable modern life as we know it. It’s th...

Elon, Starlink and the betrayal of Ukraine

SpaceX's Starlink service in Ukraine had its speed throttled recently, causing disruptions to their defense operations d...

The mobile ambitions of SpaceX see telecom stocks get hit again. What the latest developments mean.

Reports of Starlink’s discussions with cell-tower owners were taken badly by shareholders of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

Some Starlink, Starshield restrictions still remain in Ukraine - former adviser

Last week, Kiev claimed SpaceX had introduced restrictions on Starlink terminals used by Ukrainian forces at speeds abov...

<a href='https://news.sky.com/video/russian-satellite-stalked-us-finnish-commercial-spacecraft-13602499'>Russian satellite risked catastrophic collision in space</a>

Starlink access for Ukraine limited after Trump’s claims satellite service restored, officials say – Europe live

The satellite service was still operating at a cap of 161km/hr, crippling key air defencesGood morning and welcome to ou...

US offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield system

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite system had been restored after...

Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk

Musk had previously said that "any limits on speed or usage" of Starshield systems — which are operated by his SpaceX co...

Musk wants to merge SpaceX and Tesla: Here’s what to know

The combination of the two companies would be worth about $3.5 trillion and would be the largest corporate deal in histo...

NASA Safety Panel Concerned About Artemis IV, Future Access to LEO

NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel will soon open a formal recommendation that NASA re-examine plans for the Artemis...

Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war

Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.

Ukrainian military says using Starlink satellite network without restrictions — media

In turn, a Ukrainian official has been quoted by The Kyiv Independent, refuting the removal of restrictions

Musk might affect SpaceX-Tesla talks

Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system

"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Raf...

Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station

Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on ...

Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station

Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on ...

'He put it back': Trump says Ukraine's Starlink restored, stays silent on Musk

Ukraine depends heavily on Starlink for communications between military units, coordinating operations and receiving ear...

Trump: Musk ‘Put Back’ Ukraine Starlink Access

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Celinda Lake, founder o...

Breaking: Commonwealth makes offer to send Australian of the Year to space

The federal government has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australian of the Year Katherin...

Europe's Space Rider vehicle comes crashing down during drop test

The full-scale prototype of Europe's Space Rider orbiter failed to deploy its parachute during a drop test earlier this ...

Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.

"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."

NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium

Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to...

Trump says Ukraine's access to Starshield restored

The US president declined to comment on whether he had discussed the issue with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

Ukraine Joins NATO Support Partnership to Open New Doors for Space Companies

Ukrainian space companies will be able to participate in NATO contracts, and help shape its defense and industrial requi...

Moon’s South Pole Not the Only Compelling Location for Human Exploration

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies four locations on the Moon se...

The Question Gulf Buyers Are Now Asking: Who Can Switch This Off?

On April 4, Planet Labs told customers it would withhold imagery of Iran and the surrounding conflict zone indefinitely,...

After Starshield interruption, Ukraine wants to build its own satellite communication network with ICEYE and Nokia

Ukraine's military just signed a letter of intent with Nokia and the Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to look into developi...

Space Force shifts into high gear on cislunar warfare, with RFIs coming soon

Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for advanced programs, said the service wants...

Space Force shifts into high gear on cislunar warfare, with RFIs coming soon

Gen. Stephen Purdy, the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for advanced programs, said the service wants to f...

PlanetiQ CEO Details Weather Data Expansion After Back-to-Back GNSS-RO Lanches

PlanetiQ is expanding its GNSS-RO data collection with back-to-back rideshare launches in October, as CEO Ira Scharf say...

Iceye and Nokia Look to Develop Satcom Capability for Ukraine

Iceye and Nokia are looking to develop a satcom capability for Ukraine, under a new letter of intent with the Ministry o...

SpaceX $40 billion debt deal gets pricey as AI fears spread

Musk is trying to raise money to fund a massive expansion in chips, data centers.

SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns

Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and reg...

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."

Trump Called Musk to Lift Starlink Limits in Ukraine, WSJ Says

President Donald Trump spoke to SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on his compa...

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...

'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission

Victor Glover recalls how a suspected cabin leak warning came just 15 minutes before a crucial engine burn — and why rec...

Ukraine’s Starshield access depends on US government, not Musk — Vance

Elon Musk doesn't want to get in the middle of what is a war between two state actors without the United States governme...

Musk's clash with Ukraine accelerates demand for Starlink alternatives. Few exist

Governments or companies looking for an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink are faced with few options, as Amazon, Eutelsat...

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

The European Space Agency (ESA) has provided new details about the failed Space Rider drop test, confirming that the veh...