Regulator urges Amazon to focus on its own launch schedule rather than challenging competitors, highlighting a shortfall in its satellite deployment targets for its Project Kuiper constellation.
Elon Musk merges his artificial intelligence venture xAI with SpaceX, a strategic move aimed at creating an orbital data center network to fuel next-generation AI systems and uniting key assets under one corporate roof.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has detailed plans for its 5,408-satellite TeraWave network, aiming to deliver ultra-high-speed internet to enterprise and government clients by late 2027, directly challenging Elon Musk's SpaceX in the burgeoning space-based connectivity race.
The Federal Communications Commission has formally requested SpaceX's commentary on its groundbreaking application to deploy a massive constellation of non-geostationary satellites, a project the agency's chair linked to long-term, civilization-scale ambitions.
The aerospace startup, founded by a SpaceX veteran, is expanding its microgravity drug manufacturing operations into a sprawling former toy R&D center, highlighting El Segundo's transformation into a premier space industry hub.
As the space economy accelerates, Rocket Lab has emerged as a rare public-market alternative to SpaceX. With its Neutron rocket on the horizon, we examine whether the company's ambitious growth plans can overcome the challenges of high valuation and industry margins over the next ten years.
Backed by fresh funding, Colorado startup Lux Aeterna is accelerating development of a fully reusable satellite platform, positioning the technology as the next logical step beyond reusable rockets for a more sustainable and flexible space economy.
As NASA's Artemis program faces delays, private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are driving lunar exploration and mining ambitions. This new space race is prompting urgent questions about governance, environmental stewardship, and the role of regulation beyond Earth.
The competition between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to establish a permanent presence on the moon is intensifying, driven by national ambitions and commercial strategy. This renewed push, with China's 2030 crewed landing target as a backdrop, is reshaping the space industry and attracting significant investment.
Citing a global rocket shortage and industry-wide bottlenecks, Amazon has formally requested the FCC to push back a key deployment deadline for its Kuiper satellite internet constellation by two years, highlighting the logistical challenges of competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
Under new leadership, NASA is restructuring its Artemis lunar missions, trading near-term delays for a more sustainable launch cadence and cost reductions on its flagship SLS rocket, aiming for multiple moon landings by the end of the decade.
The U.S. Space Force has suspended all upcoming Vulcan Centaur rocket launches, citing unresolved technical issues with its solid rocket boosters. The move deals a significant operational setback to the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin, and delays critical national security and commercial satellite deployments.
The U.S. Space Development Agency's major contract award to Rocket Lab marks a pivotal expansion for the launch provider into the lucrative defense sector, with analysts forecasting accelerated revenue growth and a path to profitability.
United Airlines has equipped the majority of its regional aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, marking a significant step in its plan to offer high-speed connectivity across its entire operation.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) saw its stock surge over 8% Wednesday, fueled by a successful 80th Electron mission, bullish analyst upgrades, and expanding defense sector work, despite a technical setback for its next-generation Neutron rocket.
Shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB) surged over 10% as the company prepares for two pivotal Electron rocket missions in quick succession, highlighting investor confidence in its launch cadence and expanding customer base.
The aerospace firm successfully executed satellite deployments from New Zealand and Virginia within a week, showcasing its growing operational tempo and multi-site capability as it eyes a busy 2026 launch schedule.
Firefly Aerospace is preparing to launch its Alpha rocket for the seventh time later this month, marking a crucial test for the small-launch vehicle program after a grounding order and mounting pressure to demonstrate reliability.
Spanish aerospace firm PLD Space has closed a €180 million funding round with participation from Mitsubishi Electric, accelerating its path to commercial launches and Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space.
While Rocket Lab's stock has been pressured by a launch schedule slip for its Neutron rocket, a deeper look reveals a company strengthening its fundamentals and building a unique, vertically integrated model in the space sector.
