Industry & policy
Our space tech coverage grouped into 15 sections, including ESA programmes and ministerial decisions, EU Space Programme and IRIS2 and National agencies
Space Leaders See AI Evolving from Tool to Autonomous Decision-Maker
Industry executives at World Space Business Week stated AI is shifting from a specialized analytical tool to an embedded system.
European Space CEOs Call for Overhaul of Fragmented Sector
A report from trade group ASD Eurospace, based on anonymous interviews with 15 industry CEOs, reveals deep dissatisfaction with Europe's fragmented...
White House Sets 1,000 Annual Space Launches
A new U.S. policy signed August 20 aims for over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030, requiring expanded infrastructure and airspace access.
Space Force Faces Industry Doubts on Acquisition Reforms
Smaller space companies are questioning whether Pentagon acquisition reforms will lead to sustainable 'programs of record' for commercial technology.
SmallSat 2026: Launch Shortage Drives New Rideshare Deals
The Small Satellite Conference highlighted industry anxiety over launch capacity shortages.
Technologies Set to Define the Future of Space
The space industry is on the cusp of a new era of innovation, with several technologies poised to revolutionize the sector.
Supply Chain Resilience: The Next Challenge for the Space Industry
The space industry is facing a new challenge: supply chain resilience. As the industry grows, the demand for specialized components and services is...
Space Nuclear Programs Face Challenges Amid Growing Interest
Industry officials say space nuclear programs are experiencing a moment of growth, but face near-term challenges and longer-term concerns.
EU Sanctions Target Leaders of Russia's Space Industry
The European Union has imposed sanctions on five Russian defense industry executives, including the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a...