Space Tech Expo
Economy could dampen growth of space industry
Broader economic issues as well as the performance of some space companies could slow the growth of the industry in the next few years, executives warn.
Additive manufacturing has progressed far beyond brackets
Spacecraft developers are additively manufacturing engine nozzles and other complex spacecraft components.
SpaceX launches Transporter-5 dedicated smallsat rideshare mission
SpaceX launched several dozen payloads on its fifth dedicated rideshare mission May 25, illustrating the continued demand for such missions even as dedicated small launch vehicles emerge.
Space logistics experts broadly endorse standards
A panel of space logistics experts underscored the importance of open standards to encourage the growth of the market.
Virgin Orbit expects first U.K. launch in August
Virgin Orbit expects to perform its first launch from England in late August, pending award of a British launch license, a company executive said May 25.
Industry looks to decentralized approaches to space sustainability
As governments make slow progress on space traffic management systems, companies may be able work together more quickly to develop processes to support space sustainability.
Supply chain challenges also present opportunities for the space industry
Supply chain disruptions continue to pose a challenge for the space industry, but some see those disruptions as an opportunity for new approaches and innovation.
Experts offer advice for space sector entrepreneurs
At the Space Tech Expo May 24, space industry executives and startup founders shared advice for fledgling startups.
Space Systems Command refines front-door concept
The U.S. Space Systems Command is continuing to refine its concept for establishing a single point of contact for commercial innovators called the front door.
Spanish startup PLD Space gears up for 2022 suborbital launch
Spanish launch startup PLD Space has debuted a fully assembled Miura 1 reusable suborbital rocket as a step towards its inaugural flight in 2022.
Plus Ultra aims to provide communications infrastructure for incoming wave of moon missions
Spanish-German company Plus Ultra Space Outposts is making moves to be the provider for essential communications and navigation infrastructure for upcoming moon missions.
Rocket Factory Augsburg lands new customer in build up to first launch
German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has signed a new customer for the first launch of its RFA One rocket next year.
Commercial spaceports seen as the future for European launch
Actors engaged in the emerging European commercial launch sector are looking to European commercial spaceports to be established rather than shipping rockets farther afield.
Arianespace to launch Australian Optus-11 on Ariane 6
Arianespace has secured a contract with Australian operator SingTel Optus to launch the Optus-11 communications satellite using Ariane 6 in 2023.
European space industry alarmed by Russian ASAT test
European space industry figures have expressed alarm at Russia’s destructive antisatellite test which has created thousands of pieces of orbital debris.
Exolaunch signs multi-launch rideshare deal with SpaceX
German launch services provider Exolaunch has signed a multi-launch agreement for more capacity on SpaceX Transporter rideshare missions over the next two years.
