Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space  
Payload • Douglas Gorman

Phantom Space acquires Thermal Management Technologies to boost in‑house satellite thermal capabilities

Phantom Space has acquired Thermal Management Technologies, a specialist in advanced satellite thermal components, to bring thermal design and hardware production in‑house. The deal aims to accelerate Phantom's satellite development and production by internalising thermal control expertise and reducing supplier reliance.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-04-02T06:05:45.363132-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
New York Times • Joy Dong, Selam Gebrekidan

China’s Aiming for the Moon, and NASA Is Looking Over Its Shoulder

By New York Times: The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.

Also: Wall Street Journal
2026-04-01T21:21:40.967519-07:00