SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Europe to develop geostationary quantum encryption payload

SpaceNews.com reports: European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish operator Hispasat have secured government funding to develop a geostationary payload that uses quantum technology to distribute encryption k….

2025-01-21T00:01:56.708428-08:00

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PoliticoEli Stokols

Trump pledges to send astronauts to Mars

By Politico: Elon Musk, one of the president’s biggest allies, is fixated on colonizing the red plant.

2025-01-20T11:13:02.274018-08:00
smallsatnews.comSmallSatNews Staff

Sierra Space GPS satellite program reaches key milestone

By smallsatnews.com: Sierra Space’s expertise in small satellite technology and rapid deployment provides a competitive edge in achieving this goal. Sierra Space’s strategic engagement in the R-GPS program underscores its commitment to delivering high-impact, innovative satellite solutions for defense applications.

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Space Policy OnlineMarcia Smith

Kennedy Space Center Director Petro to be Acting NASA Administrator

By Space Policy Online: Posted: January 20, 2025 6:13 pm ET | Last Updated: January 20, 2025 11:03 pm ET | Janet Petro, Director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, will serve as Acting Administrator until a new Administrator is confirmed by the Senate.

2025-01-20T15:20:10.145551-08:00