Rendering of Applied Atomics “Star Reacher Network” satellite architecture that allows multiple spacecraft equipped with multimode propulsion to work in tandem. Credit: Applied Atomics By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 10 June 2026 Company opens Virginia office, announces $4 million pre-seed funding WASHINGTON — U.K.-based startup Applied Atomics has
By Josh Dinner, Published by Space.com, 1 June 2026 New Glenn's launchpad is so cooked, satellites can see the char from orbit. The dust has settled in the aftermath of last week's giant New Glenn rocket explosion, which shook Florida's Space Coast and the space industry itself. Blue Origin was
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Credit: Blue Origin By Eric Berger, Published by arsTechnica, 29 May 2026 On Thursday evening, Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar can bounce radar signals off the planet's solid surfaces to track movements down to fractions of an inch. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech By Jeremy Hsu, Published by arsTechnica, 27 May 2026 NASA science satellites show dual use in locating sources of GPS interference. NASA satellites designed to
An artist’s conception shows Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander lowering an Astrolab rover to the lunar surface. (NASA Illustration) By Alan Boyle, Published by GeekWire, 26 May 2026 Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture has won NASA’s nod to deliver crew-carrying rovers to the lunar surface as part
An artist's concept of possible nuclear fission reactors on the Moon. Credit: NASA By Editorial Team, Published by Space Daily, 25 May 2026 NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy announced, on January 13, 2026, that they had signed a memorandum of understanding committing the two agencies to the development
Goonhilly Earth Station By Oliver Vergnault, Publihed by Cornwall Live, 15 May 2026 The deal needs UK Government approval Cornwall's iconic space base Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) is set to be sold off to the Americans pending UK Government approval. GES, which is located on the Lizard Peninsula not far
Diagram of message-sending from Vienna to Beijing through space-ground integrated quantum network using China's Micius satellite, which launched in 2016. (Image credit: CAS/Pan Jianwei's team) By Dylan Welch, Published by GMF US, 5 May 2026 Quantum technologies will change how we communicate, navigate, and calculate in space. As the United
