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Inside the satellite factory: Portal Space Systems gets set for the debut of Starburst and Supernova

Get a sneak peek at the Seattle-area startup's first Starburst satellite, plus an update on plans for the 2028 launch of its flagship Supernova spacecraft. Read More

Zeno Power reserves a spot on Firefly moon lander to demonstrate its atomic space heater

Radioisotope-powered heater will keep components in working order during the chilly lunar night, for a NASA-supported mission that's set for as early as 2028. Read More

Blue Origin unveils its Quartz network of ground stations, with RBC Signals serving as a partner

By the end of the year, nine sites around the globe will support Blue Origin space missions in low Earth orbit and beyond. Read More

Self-flying air taxis and drones: Boeing sells key aviation technology businesses to Archer

Boeing is selling Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu to Archer in a major deal combining autonomous aircraft, drones, airspace technology and AI. Read More

K2 Space raises $500M to boost its drive to build big, powerful satellites

California-based satellite startup is working on multiple mega-projects, supported by an engineering hub set up in Seattle area. Read More

Interlune builds on partnership with equipment company to lay the groundwork for moon infrastructure

Seattle lunar startup will collaborate with Iowa-based Vermeer to manufacture tools that can help NASA build a lunar outpost. Read More

AI plus IP: Sophia Space and Caltech secure a patent for orbital data centers that use passive cooling

Startup's co-founder believes modular architecture for data-crunching satellites will eventually become the industry standard — and become licensable. Read More

Seattle Tech Week highlights how unorthodox routes can lead to careers on the space frontier

An opportunity to join the space industry can begin in a totally different tech industry — or even at an espresso stand. Read More

Could nuclear heaters keep astronauts warm on the moon? NASA is funding research to find out

Zeno Power Systems will study a concept for putting compact radioisotope heating devices in spacesuits used for extravehicular activity amid frigid lunar conditions. Read More

Mars Society and South Seattle College strike a deal to build a simulated space habitat

Partnership would give the Pacific Northwest a role in research missions aimed at blazing a trail to the moon and Mars. Read More