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Saturday 5th of September 2026
Space Technologies
Rocket Lab Lands $12 Million Space Communications Deal as Optical Technology Takes Center Stage

By Editorial, Editorial Panel, AeroDefense Outlook

The new Space Data Network contracts will support an in-orbit demonstration designed to connect satellites through faster and more secure optical communicationsLong Beach, California, 31 August 2026 –...

Aerospace
Three Companies Chosen to Explore the Future of Satellite Disposal

By Editorial, Editorial Panel, AeroDefense Outlook

A new study will examine ways to safely remove retired satellites from orbit and address the growing challenge of space debrisWashington, D.C., 17 August 2026 – As more satellites enter Earth’s orbit,...

Satellite Technologies
SpaceX Sets Its Sights on the U.S. Wireless Market with Starlink Mobile

By Editorial, Editorial Panel, AeroDefense Outlook

The company plans to combine satellites and small ground-based cells to challenge Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and expand mobile connectivity across the country.Hawthorne, California, 10 August 202...

Satellite Technologies
Robot Mechanic Heads to Space to Extend the Life of Aging Satellites

By Editorial, Editorial Panel, AeroDefense Outlook

A new robotic spacecraft is set to repair, upgrade, and extend the lifespan of satellites in orbit, marking a major step toward sustainable space operationsCape Canaveral, Florida, 27 July 2026 – The...

Satellite Technologies
Space Intelligence Gains Momentum as BlackSky Attracts Investor Attention

By Editorial, Editorial Panel, AeroDefense Outlook

New government contracts and next-generation satellite technology strengthen confidence in BlackSky’s long-term growth despite recent market volatilityHerndon, Virginia, 20 July 2026 – BlackSky Techno...

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Featured Insights

Just Culture in Aviation Maintenance: Building Trust While Strengthening Accountability
MRO
Just Culture in Aviation Maintenance: Building Trust While Strengthening Accountability

By Mike Kunkel, SMS Program Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Aviation Services

Why a Just Culture May Be the Most Important Tool in Your Maintenance Organization's Safety ToolboxThe Human Side of Maintenance SafetyEvery Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) has experienced it.A...

The Space Industry Has a Translation Problem
Space Technologies
The Space Industry Has a Translation Problem

By Ally Stone, Chief Strategy Officer, Reflect Orbital

The space industry has entered a new era.For much of the American public, the story of space began as a patriotic mission: a country coming together to accomplish something previously unimaginable. Ho...

Why Interoperability (Not Access) Will Define the Next Era of Space Operations
Space Technologies
Why Interoperability (Not Access) Will Define the Next Era of Space Operations

By Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, Co-founder, CEO, and chairwoman, Vicillion

For most of the past two decades, the story of space has been one of access. Reusable launch vehicles, falling costs, and rising flight cadence have turned orbit from a destination reachable by a hand...

The Strategic Case for Space Manufacturing Is Bigger Than Defense
Defense Manufacturing
The Strategic Case for Space Manufacturing Is Bigger Than Defense

By Dr.Loana Cozmuta, Founder and CEO, G-SPACE Inc

In 2012, while at NASA, I was asked to assess the commercialization potential of the International Space Station and the emerging Low Earth Orbit economy. What began as an evaluation of space-based re...

Don’t Worry About More Rockets. Start Building an Orbital Supply Chain
Space Technologies
Don’t Worry About More Rockets. Start Building an Orbital Supply Chain

By Greg Vialle, Founder, Lunexus Space Inc

SpaceX’s IPO this June, the largest in history, put a $2 trillion number on what markets now believe orbit is worth. It also highlighted a wave of orbital data center announcements: Starcloud training...