U.S.-based Rocket Lab announced its first U.S. launch pad for the Electron rocket in a carefully orchestrated press event with …
Satellite IoT (& FCC offender) Swarm Technologies decloaks
After months of stealth and a run-in with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for launching satellites without permission, Swarm Technologies …
In brief: Kleos does Oz IPO, Made in Space gets venture funding
Last week, Kleos Space closed around $8 million (US) in funding in debut on the Australian Stock Exchange, while Made …
New Space slowly shifting into hype mode
As New Space companies proliferate, so too will their efforts to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. Three …
Spire Global hires, hypes PR executive
New Space provider Spire Global has hired former Shazam executive James Pearson as its Global head of Comms, reports PR …
The enigma of Terran Orbital
Who is Terran Orbital? It is “a leading innovator and provider of end-to-end nanosatellite and microsatellite services and solutions for …
Old Space makes money moves for small satellite manufacturers
Aerospace titans Boeing and Lockheed Martin are spending big money to adopt and integrate small satellite “New Space” companies into …
#smallsat2018 – Small satellite hacking real threat, encryption needed
Last week, academic researchers from the satellite world – not Black Hat or DEFCON – said small satellites with propulsion …