Space News for Thursday, January 08, 2026

Global Konet Secures AS 9100D Certification for Aerospace Phased Array Systems – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-07 00:00 Global Konet Co. Ltd. Has obtained KS Q 9100 and AS 9100D certifications. These international standards are the benchmark for quality management systems. The ...

Space News for Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Space Sector Transitions to Critical Global Infrastructure Status Amid $1 Trillion Proliferation – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-05 00:00 The global space community is undergoing a fundamental transformation, maturing from a niche exploration sector into a foundational component of ...

Space News for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The Pentagon’s Real Estate Play to Break the West Coast Launch Monopoly – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-30 00:00 Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) released a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting industry interest in Space Launch Complex 14 (SLC-14) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. ...

Space News for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The “Delete” Agenda Hits Space – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-23 00:00 FCC processed 3,418 applications in 2025, a 21% increase over the previous year. The surge in activity traces back to the aggressive agenda set in October 2025. This is no longer an agency acting as a ...

Space News for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Zenno Awarded German Federal Contract for Next-Generation Satellite Autonomy – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-19 00:00 Zenno Astronautics announced it has secured a contract from Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) The project, titled “Autonomous Fuel-Free ...

Space News for Friday, December 19, 2025

Southern Launch to Support Orbital Re-Entries of Lux Aeterna – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-18 00:00 Southern Launch and Lux Aeterna have finalized a contract to conduct orbital re-entries of reusable satellite infrastructure at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. The ...

Space News for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Europe’s Vanishing Rocket Capability – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-16 00:00 Arianespace is planning 6-8 launches in 2026. The first of the new Ariane 64 iteration, the first with 4 boosters attached, and is the first of a huge contract from Amazon’s Leo for a total of 18 ...

Space News for Sunday, December 14, 2025

Featured – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-13 08:38 Congressional negotiators have authorized a significant funding increase for the U.S. Space Force. Lawmakers added approximately $1.2 billion to the Space Force’s research and development accounts. The legislation specifically ...

Space News for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Featured – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-09 14:32 Reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX could have a value of some $800 billion. Musk promptly scotched the $800 billion reports, saying they were not accurate. But an $800 billion valuation could just be a precursor to future growth. And ...

Space News for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

OQ Technology achieves Europe’s 1st D2M emergency broadcast message from space – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-11-25 00:00 OQ Technology has demonstrated Europe’s first direct-to-mobile (D2M) emergency broadcast message from space. The live demo in Luxembourg showcased how OQ’s LEO ...