By Josh Dinner, Published by Space.com, 6 October 2025 "When it comes to exploration, there is no private option." The government may be shut down, but space exploration advocates are still pleading NASA's case on Capitol Hill. On Monday (Oct. 6), the nonprofit Planetary Society held a "day of action" to urge
One concept for the Golden Dome missile defense system with space-based elements. (credit: Redwire) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 2 October 2025 Todd Harrison demonstrates the ‘Defense Futures Simulator’ that calculated eye-watering missile defense costs — and invites critics to prove him wrong with their own numbers. WASHINGTON
From UK Space Agency, Published by Gov.uk, 30 September 2025 A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the UK Space Agency announced today. This is the second round of projects from the successful International Bilateral Fund (IBF), representing a
Rendering of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO-2) - NASA/JPL-Caltech By Nicolas Menier, Published by African in Space, 28 September 2025 NASA is facing backlash after reportedly being ordered to destroy a fully operational satellite that plays a crucial role in monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere. Imagine a perfectly good, high-tech spacecraft
Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defence system could take decades to build and cost hundreds of billions of dollars. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press) By Courtney Albon, Published by Air & Space Forces, 25 September 2025 NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Industry executives poised to compete for the Pentagon’s
By Luinus Höller, Published by Defense News. 25 September 2025 BERLIN — Germany will invest €35 billion ($41 billion) in space-related defense projects by 2030, stepping up the country’s technological independence and ability to protect its assets in orbit amid an increasing militarization of outer space, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius
Prestwick Aerospace Park. Photo: stv News By Kevin Dyson, Published by stv News, 19 September 2025 The collapse of plans for Prestwick Spaceport has seen South Ayrshire Council write off almost £3.28m it spent on the failed project. The council formally confirmed the end of its plans for the project
One concept for the Golden Dome missile defense system with space-based elements. (credit: Redwire) By Carlos Alatorre, Published by The Space Review, 8 September 2025 On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing the implementation of the Iron Dome for America, essentially a request for the Department
