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Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT announced a strategic capital and business partnership in which SKY Perfect JSAT will invest in Astroscale. The companies say the move is designed to collaborate on on-orbit servicing and broader space-infrastructure initiatives, targeting more reliable, sustainable spacecraft operations.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

Ars Technica

NASA science chief calls for mass-produced satellites to accelerate science in space

2026-05-19T13:54:40.358815-07:00

European Spaceflight

As ESA Chief Pushes for European Autonomous Human Spaceflight, Agency Prepares Reusable Orbital Spaceplane Proposal

2026-05-19T07:54:42.246339-07:00

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Vast pivots from private space stations to high-power satellite bus manufacturing

2026-05-19T06:03:59.513891-07:00

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Ars Technica

NASA science chief calls for mass-produced satellites to accelerate science in space NASA’s science leadership says it wants to “get more science into space” by pursuing mass-produced satellites—seeking a repeatable, scalable approach to spacecraft delivery. The goal is to reduce friction in getting more missions out the door, enabling higher science throughput in orbit.

2026-05-19T13:54:40.358815-07:00

NASA science chief calls for mass-produced satellites to accelerate science in space

Via Satellite

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT announced a strategic capital and business partnership in which SKY Perfect JSAT will invest in Astroscale. The companies say the move is designed to collaborate on on-orbit servicing and broader space-infrastructure initiatives, targeting more reliable, sustainable spacecraft operations.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

Wall Street Journal

$50M rocket deal backs Trump-era hypersonics push as Pentagon/VC appetite turns to startups A reported $50 million rocket transaction is being framed as fuel for Trump’s hypersonic ambitions, reflecting a broader shift in aerospace industrial strategy. The cluster highlights growing Pentagon and venture-capital interest in startups and faster, deal-driven pathways from investment to test and production.

2026-05-19T11:39:52.256342-07:00

$50M rocket deal backs Trump-era hypersonics push as Pentagon/VC appetite turns to startups

Space Intel Report

GomSpace smallsat maker posts Q1 gains: revenue +43%, adjusted EBITDA +22%, net profit from prior constellation debt GomSpace says revenue rose 43% and adjusted EBITDA rose 22% for the three months ended March 31. The company also reported a “sizable” net profit tied to a long-standing debt related to an unnamed satellite constellation, while an undisclosed customer remains delinquent.

2026-05-19T09:25:56.129638-07:00

GomSpace smallsat maker posts Q1 gains: revenue +43%, adjusted EBITDA +22%, net profit from prior constellation debt

European Spaceflight

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As ESA Chief Pushes for European Autonomous Human Spaceflight, Agency Prepares Reusable Orbital Spaceplane Proposal ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher says Europe must build an autonomous human spaceflight capability, framing it as a strategic requirement rather than a “luxury.” In parallel, ESA is set to propose a reusable orbital spaceplane to close gaps in Europe’s independent post-ISS transportation capabilities.

2026-05-19T07:54:42.246339-07:00

As ESA Chief Pushes for European Autonomous Human Spaceflight, Agency Prepares Reusable Orbital Spaceplane Proposal

SpaceNews.com

Portal Space Systems awards Quindar ground mission management for maneuverable spacecraft Portal Space Systems has signed an agreement with Quindar, a Denver-based satellite ground systems startup, to provide mission management services for upcoming missions using maneuverable spacecraft. The deal positions Quindar to support ground-side planning and control as spacecraft maneuvering drives higher operational complexity.

2026-05-19T07:26:05.975208-07:00

Portal Space Systems awards Quindar ground mission management for maneuverable spacecraft

Payload

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A York Space Systems (YSS) is moving forward with an acquisition of Solestial. The reported deal adds a major M&A item to a year that already includes York’s positioning for evolving defense- and space-contracting demand.

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A

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Vast pivots from private space stations to high-power satellite bus manufacturing Private space-station developer Vast says it is launching a new line of high-power satellite buses (Vast Satellite), extending beyond its Haven stations into orbital infrastructure. The buses are positioned for communications, Earth observation, national security, and “orbital data center” constellation architectures.

2026-05-19T06:03:59.513891-07:00

Vast pivots from private space stations to high-power satellite bus manufacturing

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Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

NASA science chief calls for mass-produced satellites to accelerate science in space

As ESA Chief Pushes for European Autonomous Human Spaceflight, Agency Prepares Reusable Orbital Spaceplane Proposal

Vast pivots from private space stations to high-power satellite bus manufacturing

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