Commercial

Space missions rely on private sector engagement, NASA official says

The space agency needs to work more closely with its commercial providers to meet critical flight requirements.

Boeing Starliner returns to Earth without its crew

A former astronaut details what that means for NASA, Boeing and the astronauts still up in space.

Aerospacelab expands into the U.S. with new manufacturing facility

Belgian manufacturer expands operations in Torrance, California, to meet growing demand for space technology.

Bluestone backs missile defense and space tech company

The private investment firm is undertaking this move via a license it received to back promising small businesses whose technologies align with the Defense Department's priorities.

More launches, more satellites and a busier low-Earth orbit equals more business for LeoLabs

As the space economy booms, the need for collision data has grown with it.

Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal

The strategic acquisition enhances Lockheed's offerings in satellite manufacturing and services.

Airbus and Thales in talks to merge satellite businesses

Potential tie-up aims to create European space champion as industry shifts to smaller satellites.

Special Aerospace Services buys secure communications business

Godspeed Capital Management has now backed two acquisitions of SAS with this newest move also adding a NASA footprint.

Eutelsat America Corp gets new CEO

Executive hires focused on technology, operations and corporate development also feature.

Mars sample return mission might have a commercial aspect

NASA is looking for fresh ideas to bring Martian samples home, opening up opportunities for commercial space companies to join the challenge.

Lawmaker seeks to give NASA funding flexibility on interagency research efforts

Legislation from Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., would allow agencies to transfer funding to NASA to jointly partner on scientific or engineering projects.

Space operations likely to be shaped by sustainable emerging tech, report says

Innovative capabilities that promote reusability, safety and longevity are likely to dictate the future of space exploration, according to a recent white paper from Forecast International.

Pentagon will use commercial space assets in military operations, under new plan

The unclassified document aims “to be transparent” about what the military needs and how private companies fit in.