Sponsored Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/section/sponsored-content-archive/ Covering the business and politics of space Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:32:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png Sponsored Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/section/sponsored-content-archive/ 32 32 80681979 Space Sovereignty Is No Longer Optional https://spacenews.com/space-sovereignty-is-no-longer-optional/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:50:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=584506

A Critical Infrastructure Under Strain Space has quietly become the infrastructure beneath modern life. From financial transactions synchronised by satellite timing to military operations reliant on secure communications, the global […]

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From the Midwest to the Moon https://spacenews.com/from-the-midwest-to-the-moon-sn-focus/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:25:31 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=583193

Why space companies are betting on Ohio

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The Florida Model for Sustainable Aerospace Growth https://spacenews.com/florida-model-for-sustainable-aerospace-growth-sn-focus/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:23:27 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=583202

A conversation with Robert Long, President and CEO, Space Florida

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Cast your vote for the best sci-fi spaceship and then watch debaters duke it out at Space Symposium https://spacenews.com/spaceship-smackdown-space-symposium-2026/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:49:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=583113 A grid of 18 spaceships from science-fiction franchises with the text: Spaceship Smackdown at Space Symposium 2026

Voting ends April 14. Resistance is futile – you must comply.

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From missions to systems: The architecture enabling a sustained lunar economy https://spacenews.com/from-missions-to-systems-the-architecture-enabling-a-sustained-lunar-economy/ https://spacenews.com/from-missions-to-systems-the-architecture-enabling-a-sustained-lunar-economy/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=581256

The conversation around humanity’s return to the moon is often viewed through launches, landers and national programs. But, industry leaders say that framework is becoming outdated. Instead, they point to […]

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Kepler Communications: Call for Live-Stream Payload Concepts https://spacenews.com/kepler-communications-call-for-live-stream-payload-concepts/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=578894

Kepler is issuing a call for payloads seeking persistent, real-time data streaming in Low Earth Orbit. Integration starts soon for the limited number of hosted payload slots remaining available across […]

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Precision in Orbit: Heraeus Catalysts Safeguard Satellite Control https://spacenews.com/precision-in-orbit-heraeus-catalysts-safeguard-satellite-control/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:30:38 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=578478

When a satellite travels through orbit at up to 17,500 mph, a fraction of a second can determine whether a course correction is successful, as even minor trajectory deviations can […]

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Europe’s progress on future access-to-space gains momentum with upcoming reusable launcher flight test  https://spacenews.com/europes-progress-on-future-access-to-space-gains-momentum-with-upcoming-reusable-launcher-flight-test/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:19:13 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=574973

Following the successful launch of Ariane 6 in 2025, Europe’s access to space ambitions gain momentum. The launch of the reusable launcher first stage demonstrator Themis T1H under the SALTO […]

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Engineering Behind EarthDaily: Solving for Global Daily Coverage, Scientific Quality, and High-Spectral Diversity https://spacenews.com/engineering-behind-earthdaily-solving-for-global-daily-coverage-scientific-quality-and-high-spectral-diversity/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:04:55 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=575255

Broad-area change detection only matters if the measurement behind it is stable. In Earth observation, frequency without calibration creates volatility, and imagery without consistency erodes trust over time. EarthDaily was […]

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EarthDaily in Orbit: From First Launch to Commercial Operations https://spacenews.com/earthdaily-in-orbit-from-first-launch-to-commercial-operations/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:09:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=574567

With six additional satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026, delivering daily, consistent global coverage.

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The “Stealth” Strategy Pays Off: UARX Space Emerges as Europe’s High-Reliability Powerhouse https://spacenews.com/the-stealth-strategy-pays-off-uarx-space-emerges-as-europes-high-reliability-powerhouse/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=568363

NIGRÁN, Spain — While much of the European NewSpace ecosystem has spent the last five years in a cycle of public fundraising and prototype announcements, UARX Space took a different […]

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Delivering the next generation of cloud-native, multi-orbit ground systems https://spacenews.com/delivering-the-next-generation-of-cloud-native-multi-orbit-ground-systems/ https://spacenews.com/delivering-the-next-generation-of-cloud-native-multi-orbit-ground-systems/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:46:08 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=564019

As on-orbit capabilities grow more advanced, ground systems are undergoing a transformation of their own.  Ground network specialist ST Engineering iDirect, with headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, is investing in new […]

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A New Industrial Age in Orbit https://spacenews.com/a-new-industrial-age-in-orbit/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:34:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=562577

For decades, building a space mission meant a hard choice between two imperfect models. The first was the traditional prime: capable, proven, and thorough, but slow and expensive. Customers paid […]

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Japan Rising: Tokyo-Based Axelspace is Making Microsatellites with a Big Impact https://spacenews.com/japan-rising-tokyo-based-axelspace-is-making-microsatellites-with-a-big-impact/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:41:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=561701

Japan is a lion in kittens’ clothing. In both land area and population, it pales in comparison to the likes of the United States, China, India, Brazil, and Russia. In […]

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Orion: Safeguarding Humanity’s Return to the Moon and the Journey Beyond https://spacenews.com/orion-safeguarding-humanitys-return-to-the-moon-and-the-journey-beyond/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:15:56 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=560454

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built around a single, uncompromising principle—crew must return home safely. From the millisecond‑response launch abort system (LAS) perched atop the capsule to the autonomous flight software that […]

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Latin America’s Space Momentum Takes Center Stage at LATSAT 2025 https://spacenews.com/latin-americas-space-momentum-takes-center-stage-at-latsat-2025/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:15:45 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=558850

A Region in Motion The global space sector is evolving faster than ever, with new technologies, shifting geopolitics, and fresh investment cycles redefining what “doing space” means. Amid this transformation, […]

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From Analyst to AI Orchestrator: Evolving Roles in the Age of Autonomy https://spacenews.com/from-analyst-to-ai-orchestrator-evolving-roles-in-the-age-of-autonomy/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:52:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=555130

The defense and intelligence community is entering a new era of autonomy, one defined by AI-driven workflows that are reshaping how we handle geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). Agents are beginning to […]

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IAI’s Game-Changing Communication Satellites: Revolutionizing Global Connectivity https://spacenews.com/iais-game-changing-communication-satellites-revolutionizing-global-connectivity/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:17:51 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=553521

Unmatched Performance and Security: How IAI’s Compact Communication Satellites are Reshaping Global Connectivity In our ever-connected world, communication satellites play a vital role in bridging distances, empowering global communication, and […]

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Building Missile Defense Readiness through Composites and Domestic Supply Chain Coordination https://spacenews.com/building-missile-defense-readiness-through-composites-and-domestic-supply-chain-coordination/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=551898

The defense landscape has entered a new era defined by technology readiness, adaptability, and heightened demand for all supply chain members to contribute to the Golden Dome for America (GDA) […]

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To Protect the Nation, the Golden Dome Must Be Capable of Protecting Itself https://spacenews.com/to-protect-the-nation-the-golden-dome-must-be-capable-of-protecting-itself/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=552517

Though rarely featured in public demonstrations of military capability, satellites are indispensable to the defense of America and its allies. They offer near-immediate warning of missile launches, enable strategic communications, […]

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CSO Co., Ltd. — Redefining Earth Observation with Cutting-Edge Camera Systems for Small Satellites https://spacenews.com/cso-co-ltd-redefining-earth-observation-with-cutting-edge-camera-systems-for-small-satellites/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:51:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=550858

Earth observation is no longer just about capturing images from orbit — it is about delivering insights that shape how societies respond to global challenges. CSO Co., Ltd., a subsidiary […]

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Global Space Leaders Converge in Paris for Novaspace Summits https://spacenews.com/global-space-leaders-converge-in-paris-for-novaspace-summits/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:20:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=550058

When the global space community looks ahead to September, all eyes turn to Paris. From September 15–19, 2025, the French capital will become the decision-making hub of the space domain, […]

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SciTec Showcases Advanced Small Satellite Technologies at 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference https://spacenews.com/scitec-showcases-advanced-small-satellite-technologies-at-39th-annual-small-satellite-conference/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:15:23 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=541959 SciTec logo square

Employee-owned defense technology company demonstrates mission-focused edge processing capabilities for warfighter applications.

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Burloak and MDA Bet Big on Additive Manufacturing, Fueling Next-Gen Satellite Constellations https://spacenews.com/burloak-and-mda-bet-big-on-additive-manufacturing-fueling-next-gen-satellite-constellations/ https://spacenews.com/burloak-and-mda-bet-big-on-additive-manufacturing-fueling-next-gen-satellite-constellations/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:57:26 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=538508

For decades, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has promised to revolutionize aerospace by offering lighter, more complex, and faster-to-produce components. But for much of its history, AM in the space sector […]

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