A Falcon 9 launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Feb. 7 after SpaceX completed an investigation into an engine malfunction during the rocket’s previous launch five days earlier. The post Falcon 9 returns to flight after upper stage engine investigation appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/02/2026 23:14An investor in two space companies that went public in the past year said an upcoming SpaceX IPO could generate new investor interest while also triggering a wave of consolidation. The post SpaceX IPO could drive investor interest in other space companies appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/02/2026 21:46Starfish’s Otter spacecraft will support relocation and life extension of military satellites The post Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/02/2026 16:49China launched its experimental reusable spacecraft for the fourth time late Friday, once again maintaining strict secrecy around the mission. The post China launches reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/02/2026 12:00After losing about 20% of its civil servant workforce in the past year, NASA’s administrator says the agency plans to bring more expertise in-house and reduce its reliance on contractors. The post NASA seeks to bolster workforce, reduce reliance on contractors appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/02/2026 01:15While Viasat has no plans to join the rush to deploy orbital data centers, the satellite operator sees a role providing the communications links needed to connect such systems with users on Earth and other spacecraft. The post Viasat sees orbital data center partnership opportunity appeared first on SpaceNews.
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