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Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not.

Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not.

- Northern Norway has developed infrastructure and ambitions to support commercial rocket launches from Arctic sites, presenting new opportunities for Europe’s launch capacity. - The EU’s recently adopted Space Regulation and its emerging Arctic policy lag behind operational needs, leaving regulatory gaps and uncertainty over licensing, safety, and

Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not.

Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not.

- Northern Norway has developed infrastructure and industry readiness to support satellite launches from Arctic sites. - The EU’s new Space Regulation and recently announced Arctic policy do not yet provide clear legal or regulatory frameworks for Arctic launch activities. - Gaps raise concerns about environmental protection, safety, and

Shenzhou-23 crew arrives at Tiangong as China maps path to 2030 lunar landing

Shenzhou-23 crew arrives at Tiangong as China maps path to 2030 lunar landing

- The Shenzhou-23 crew arrived and docked at China’s Tiangong space station. - The mission is presented as part of China’s stepwise plan toward a crewed lunar landing by 2030, including robotic precursor missions and lander development. - China is advancing space infrastructure (Tiangong modules, crewed spacecraft) and

NASA unveils sweeping reorganization

NASA unveils sweeping reorganization

- NASA announced a major internal reorganization intended to reshape its senior leadership and program structure. - The plan consolidates and realigns offices and directorates to improve coordination across missions and programs. - The changes emphasize streamlining decision-making, resource allocation, and collaboration with commercial and international partners. - Agency leaders

Rocket Lab wins first GEO satellite production contract from U.S. Space Force

Rocket Lab wins first GEO satellite production contract from U.S. Space Force

- Rocket Lab has been awarded its first U.S. Space Force contract to produce geostationary (GEO) satellites. - The deal represents the company’s expansion from launch services into satellite production for national security customers. - The award underscores growing U.S. military investment in commercial space industry capabilities.

Starship underpins SpaceX’s growth ambitions

Starship underpins SpaceX’s growth ambitions

- Starship is central to SpaceX’s growth strategy, aiming to enable much higher payload capacity and lower cost per launch. - The vehicle is intended to support Starlink deployment, commercial satellite launches, and crewed lunar and Mars missions. - Success depends on scaling production, achieving frequent flights, and reducing

CEO Series: Open Cosmos’ Rafel Jorda Siquier on finding a niche in space.

CEO Series: Open Cosmos’ Rafel Jorda Siquier on finding a niche in space.

- Open Cosmos CEO Rafel Jorda Siquier describes how the company carved a niche by offering end-to-end smallsat design, manufacturing and mission integration services. - The firm emphasizes affordability, rapid delivery and scalable platforms to serve commercial and institutional customers. - Jorda highlights market and regulatory challenges, including launch availability