There was a time when looking up at the night sky stirred a visceral sense of wonder. The moon landing, the Shuttle launches, the Voyager missions — these were moments […]

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As we at Eurospace publish our annual facts and figures report with the key findings of the European space industry’s economic situation, I find myself looking back at 2024 with […]

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No one has to be reminded that we’re living at a dangerous time, and across Europe, leaders are scrambling to find the money to strengthen the bloc’s defenses. The continent’s […]

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Events in the Middle East continue to grab headlines, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stays there as well. What gets less attention but may prove to be just as impactful […]

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Research that leverages space to develop treatments for blindness, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease is jeopardized by the $6.1 billion NASA budget cuts recently announced for 2026 by President Trump. The […]

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The headlines in the space industry over the past month have delivered a sobering reminder: space is not forgiving, and certainly not friendly to overpromising entrepreneurs. From iSpace’s second failed […]

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We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will […]

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In-flight connectivity (IFC) is fast becoming a major arena for innovation and growth. As airlines seek new ways to differentiate and drive revenue through enhanced passenger experiences, seamless satellite connectivity […]

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President Trump’s recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites marks a major turning point in the maintenance of global security. With war again erupting in the Middle East, the United States […]

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Eighty years ago, presidential science advisor Vannevar Bush delivered to President Harry S. Truman a remarkable report entitled “Science-The Endless Frontier.” In this report, Bush described the immense benefits of […]

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The Golden Dome initiative represents the largest missile defense effort in United States history — a $175 billion shield against weapons of mass destruction, aiming to be fully operational within […]

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The world recently watched an argument unfold on X between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. It was a surreal exchange, featuring one of the richest men ever to have lived […]

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Last week, I looked at the faces of our guests at our moon landing event and watched as awe, wonder and hopefulness transformed into disappointment. Moments before the expected touch […]

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In 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. What saved us wasn’t just luck — it was the hotline hastily established between […]

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How can heritage in space — the very objects and events that tell the story of humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, such as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s bootprints, India’s […]

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The White House’s FY 2026 budget request for NASA proposes a radical shift in the agency’s direction, proposing extinction-level cuts to space science, severe cuts in other program areas and […]

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There is huge promise in AI to transform spacecraft design.  From near real-time performance calculations that enable broader design space exploration, to generative algorithms using mission requirements as inputs to […]

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For decades, space-based capabilities delivered strategic value to the operational community, while real-time tactical capabilities came from ground, maritime and airborne sensors. This disconnect is rapidly disappearing in a long-overdue […]

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When reporters revisit President John F. Kennedy’s address to a joint session of Congress in 1961, it is often framed as a bold moment of promises made — and ultimately […]

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Imagine having seamless mobile broadband access anywhere on Earth, from the most remote deserts and oceans to disaster zones, all without the need for cell towers. That’s the promise of […]

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On May 5, 2025, Interlune — a Seattle-based startup — announced a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): they’ll deliver helium-3, harvested from the moon, to Earth […]

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Ransomware exploits value. Attackers put victims against a decision to pay for the hope of the return of their system or lose it. For victims, it is hard to justify […]

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On April 28, Spain experienced one of the most extensive power outages in recent memory. Millions of citizens and businesses were suddenly cut off, revealing how unprepared even developed nations […]

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In the evolving landscape of space technology, a pivotal transformation is quietly taking shape: the development of spacecraft autonomy. While launch capabilities often dominate headlines, the real innovation frontier lies […]

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