LEO   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Universe Today • Matthew Williams

The Post‑ISS Era: Commercial and National Stations Set to Redefine LEO Research, Commerce and Security

NASA's International Space Station is slated to retire in 2030, and a mix of national successors, agency programs and commercial platforms aim to replace it. Multiple orbiting outposts will reshape research, manufacturing and logistics — and raise traffic, debris and security coordination challenges.

2026-03-16T16:34:18.606261-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on St. Patrick’s Day morning

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240904_F9_Starlink_8-11_prelaunch-678x452.jpg) SpaceX is kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Tuesday with a Falcon 9 rocket launch, flying from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

2026-03-16T15:34:42.876036-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Energy Aspects buys Kayrros as Strait of Hormuz tensions drive demand for satellite intelligence

By SpaceNews.com: Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed interest in commercial geospatial intelligence services to unprecedented levels, an executive at Kayrros said after the satellite analytics provider agreed to be acquired by Energy Aspects.

2026-03-16T15:22:22.356246-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Photonic "Ski-Jumps" Could Shrink Spacecraft LiDAR and Laser Comms to Chip Scale

By Universe Today: Every ounce counts when launching a rocket, which is why considerations for the Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) of every component matters so much. For decades, one of the heaviest and most power-hungry components on a spacecraft has been its optical and communications hardware - specifically the bulky mechanical mirror used for LiDAR and free-space laser communications.

2026-03-16T12:40:13.580781-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Investing in American Manufacturing: Shey Sabripour Talks CesiumAstro’s Ramp-Up

By Via Satellite: CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour shares his deep passion for building in America, and how he sees a crucial link between strong commercial competition, resilient supply chains, and defense readiness.

2026-03-16T11:01:58.259448-07:00