Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he is concerned about some of the recent changes at the agency, such as the firing of its chief scientist. The post Nelson concerned about NASA layoffs and other changes appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA has added SpaceX’s Starship to a contract used for launching agency missions, but the vehicle still has significant work ahead before it can start launching major missions. The post NASA adds Starship to launch contract appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — Chinese startup Bluelink Satcom has raised early-stage funding to build a satellite network capable of detecting Bluetooth signals from space. Bluelink Satcom announced an angel+ funding round March The post Chinese Bluetooth satellite startup raises early funding appeared first on SpaceNews.

The first launch of Isar Aerospace’ Spectrum rocket failed March 30 when the vehicle lost attitude control seconds after liftoff and plummeted to Earth. The post Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum launch fails appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China launched the new TJS-16 classified satellite on Saturday aboard a Long March 7A rocket, continuing the opaque series of experimental missions. A Long March 7A rocket lifted The post China launches classified TJS-16 spacecraft, companion object emerges alongside earlier TJS-15 satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Airbus Defence and Space will build the landing platform for ESA’s ExoMars rover, replacing a critical component originally to be provided by Russia. The post Airbus wins contract for ExoMars lander platform appeared first on SpaceNews.

Geopolitical shifts are driving government interest in Telesat’s LEO plans, according to the Canadian operator, validating its move beyond geostationary satellites as Starlink erodes its legacy broadband business. The post Geopolitical shifts boost Lightspeed as Starlink eats into Telesat’s GEO business appeared first on SpaceNews.

Join us on April 16 for a timely discussion on those challenging Starlink and the push for multi-orbit and multi-operator solutions. The post Webinar: Competing with the (Space)X Factor appeared first on SpaceNews.

Right now, the remains of three private spacecraft rest on the moon, with one more lost in Earth orbit. And that is incredible. First came Israel’s Beresheet, which crashed on The post Artemis 2.0: A model for really winning the new moon race appeared first on SpaceNews.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Beginning this spring, Andrew Jones will be explaining the business, politics and technology in Chinese space activities as part of a new biweekly newsletter. Sign up now to The post China’s megaconstellations take off, government backs commercial space appeared first on SpaceNews.