SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

SmallSat Alliance shifts from LEO proliferation to coordination

After helping place proliferated LEO constellations at the center of U.S. military space planning, the SmallSat Alliance is now focused on how those networks can operate together as a unified system — shifting from advocating proliferation to driving cross-network coordination and integration.

2026-02-04T04:35:14.181466-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalJudith Delany

Why microgravity commercialization is stalled — and how Lucerne aims to fix it

By SpaceWatch Global: Microgravity is no longer viewed solely as a domain for scientific exploration. Across industries like biomanufacturing, advanced materials, cosmetics and pharmaceutical development, it is increasingly discussed as a potential industrial tool.

2026-02-04T03:55:05.165850-08:00
DefenseNews.comMichael Peck

US Navy issues RFI for commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors on sensor‑ready satellites

By DefenseNews.com: The Navy is looking for space-based sensors on sensor-ready platforms, according to a Naval Research Laboratory Request for Information.

2026-02-03T14:08:04.683173-08:00