India’s space agency says a valve failure prevented a navigation spacecraft launched more than a year ago from raising its orbit. The post Valve malfunction blamed for failure of Indian satellite to raise its orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
25/02/2026 18:45A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ground-based astronomy, perhaps astronomers should simply move their work into space. As current, incoming and past presidents of the American Astronomical Society, we feel impelled to respond. As […] The post The future of astronomy is both on Earth and in space appeared first on SpaceNews.
25/02/2026 15:00As the number of satellites in orbit grows, one emerging challenge is the difficulty some satellite operators have contacting counterparts to avoid potential collisions. The post In space traffic coordination, the biggest challenge may be coordination appeared first on SpaceNews.
25/02/2026 12:28Europe’s investment arm is lending Luxembourg-based OQ Technology 25 million euros ($30 million) to expand its direct-to-device constellation, bolstering the continent’s push to compete with U.S.-led efforts to connect smartphones from space. The post OQ Technology secures $30 million from Europe for satellite-to-smartphone expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.
25/02/2026 12:00Reconciliation boost lifts 2026 totals, but sustainability questions loom for missile defense and Space Development Agency The post A banner year for military space funding— with an unclear path beyond appeared first on SpaceNews.
24/02/2026 23:48GPS IIIF features, including regional spot beams, will ‘change the calculus’ for adversaries The post Lockheed Martin presses case that GPS upgrade will counter jamming threats appeared first on SpaceNews.
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