North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com

Texas positioned as a strategic U.S. space hub

Texas is emerging as a strategic U.S. space hub as private investment, launch-site build‑out and supportive state policy concentrate infrastructure, industry and regulatory activity in the state. The shift has implications for national launch cadence, supply‑chain localization and competition among coastal and inland launch centers.

2026-03-05T07:42:49.244353-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vast Raises $500M, Including $300M Series A, to Accelerate Production of Haven Commercial Space Station

By Payload: Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning.

Also: Business Wire, techfundingnews.com and finsmes.com
2026-03-05T05:01:54.027710-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Amsterdam Space Symposium - From Office to Agency - A New Era with Harm van de Wetering - SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

By SpaceWatch Global: At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening captures an important milestone for the Dutch space sector.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-03-05T05:36:09.911919-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
sierraspace.com

Sierra Space Raises $550M Series C Led by LuminArx, Valued at $8B to Expand National‑Security Production

By sierraspace.com: Increases total capital investments since 2021 to $2 billion+ Accelerates ability to deliver disruptive and innovative solutions to national security customers through production capacity in place today Round led by LuminArx Capital Management with participation from existing investors LOUISVILLE, Colo.

Also: Payload
2026-03-05T05:01:59.643092-08:00