Vast recruits Slingshot co-founder to lead defense satellite push
Vast hires former Slingshot Aerospace CEO Melanie Stricklan to build a new division focused on national security space capabilities.
Commerce department launches voluntary certification for novel space missions
The Office of Space Commerce rolls out a voluntary certification system for novel space activities after receiving White House approval.
EU halts Copernicus imagery release near Iran war zone
The EU imposed a 24-hour restriction on Sentinel satellite imagery of the Gulf of Oman following a US security request.
Air Force seizes control of troubled jam-proof GPS receiver project
The Air Force absorbed the Pentagon's M-code GPS receiver program from the Space Force after years of technical delays.
Classified Chinese satellite sweeps the geostationary belt for threats
A Chinese classified satellite in a never-before-seen Molniya orbit can survey every satellite in the geostationary belt without burning fuel.
Japan’s JAXA tests reusable rocket RV-X in milestone for space infrastructure
JAXA's RV-X reusable rocket test flight strengthens Japan's independent space access and launch infrastructure security.