Blue Origin’s New Glenn New Glenn’s second stage tank at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, FL., July 14, 2022. (Photo: Blue Origin)

Blue Origin wins $78.2 million contract to expand satellite processing infrastructure at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin’s New Glenn New Glenn’s second stage tank at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, FL., July 14, 2022. (Photo: Blue Origin) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 7 October 2025 The contract is a public-private partnership agreement awarded by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command WASHINGTON

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Shetland spaceport under fire from local community

SaxaVord still hopes to launch orbital and suborbital missions in 2026 Credit: SaxaVord By Rob Edwards, Published by The Ferret, 22 September 2025 Disgruntled islanders have criticised Scotland’s first spaceport in the far north of Shetland for a “culture of secrecy and bad stewardship”, according to a new report. People

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US judge rejects lawsuit challenge to SpaceX launch site over risks to wildlife

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 18, 2023.Photograph: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Getty Images By Guardian Staff and Agencies, Published by The Guardian, 15 September 2025 FAA ruled to have satisfied obligations in granting approval for expanded SpaceX operations next to

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Inside the Nordic base key to Europe’s hopes in space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Mailn Haarala, Published by The Independent, 1 September 2025 The space center's 30-plus antennas can more easily communicate with satellites orbiting the North Pole Deep within the remote Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies a pivotal site in Europe's ambition to challenge

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Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch

Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle will fly from Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Wallops Island. (Rocket Lab) By Courtney Albon, Published by Defense News, 29 August 2025 WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia— As Rocket Lab prepares to roll out its new Neutron rocket as a fresh competitor for military and commercial missions,

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Hammond takes on chief executive role at spaceport

Render of a small launch vehicle launching from SaxaVord Spaceport - via Shetland Flyer Aerial Media Published by Shetland News, 19 August 2025 SAXAVORD Spaceport has announced that Scott Hammond will be its new chief executive following the death of co-founder Frank Strang. Formerly the deputy CEO, Hammond will take

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