Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA’s Psyche gravity-assist flyby: using Mars resonance to speed up and save propellant on the way to a metal asteroid

NASA’s Psyche mission performed a Mars visit as a gravity-assist maneuver to gain speed, conserve fuel, and reshape its trajectory toward a metal asteroid target. The flyby illustrates how planetary encounters reduce propellant demand and enable efficient deep-space transfer windows.

2026-05-16T05:10:55.542946-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spire Global, debt-free, forecasts positive EBITDA by early 2027 and positive operating cash flow later in the year

By Space Intel Report: AMSTERDAM — Multi-payload satellite constellation operator Spire Global forecasts reaching adjusted EBITDA break-even by Q1 2027 and to report positive operating cash flow in 2027, starting with a 13% increase in Q1 revenue and a forecasted 50% increase in revenue this year.

2026-05-15T12:45:22.489364-07:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

10-nation military space operations initiative agrees to take stock of whether it's 'fit for purpose'

By Space Intel Report: AMSTERDAM — The 10 nations of the Combined Space Operations initiative (CSpO) have agreed to review whether CSpO is up to the task of dealing with fast-evolving space threat landscape, according to statements from several of the members of the 10-nation organization.

2026-05-15T13:54:17.307676-07:00
Museums   Satellite   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

ICEYE hands over POLSARIS SAR satellite constellation to Poland in under a year

By AeroTime: Finland's ICEYE has delivered POLSARIS, a four-satellite SAR reconnaissance constellation, to Poland's armed forces less than a year after contract signature.

2026-05-15T07:52:37.895683-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Avio CEO: Europe should invest in current rockets to meet surging demand instead of years-long work on startups

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Orbital rocket and tactical defense propulsion hardware manufacturer Avio SpA reported a 19% increase in revenue and a 30% increase in EBITDA for the three months ending March 31 as both its space and defense businesses continued their growth.

2026-05-15T07:52:56.927246-07:00