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India boosts space budget

Chris Forrester — India has increased its space-related budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 period to $1.64 billion which goes to the nation’s Dept. of Space.  The total is ₹13,705.63 crore [& [...]

Expanding Beyond our “Urban” Satellite Congestion

The Yogi maxim “No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded,” matches a massive strategic shift in the space industry. The “crowded restaurant” of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is [...]

From Prototyping to Infrastructure: New Standards of Orbital Operation

The space sector is experiencing a period of intense operational milestones and strategic shifts as of February 8, 2026. Industry leaders like Ascent Solar Technologies, Intuitive Machines, and AST [...]


Satellite Insurers Driving Costs in a Hyper-Congested Orbital Environment.

The space insurance market is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a niche enabler of satellite finance into a proactive regulator of orbital behavior. In the commercial space era [...]

Northwood Space Raises $100M Series B and Wins $50M Space Force Contract

On January 27, 2026, Northwood Space, a Los Angeles-based startup co-founded by CEO Bridgit Mendler, achieved a major dual-milestone by closing a $100 million Series B funding round and securing [& [...]

6G Market Surges to $110.46 billion by 2036

According to a major report released on February 5, the global 6G market is projected to reach $110.46 billion by 2036, growing at a remarkable 46% Compound Annual Growth Rate […]  [...]

Silicon Sensing Expands Distribution in North America

On February 5, 2026, Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd announced a significant expansion of its North American distribution network through an enhanced agreement with Althen Sensors & Controls Inc. T [...]