Space Tech Expo Europe

https://www.spacetechexpo-europe.com/

Europe's largest B2B space event, with opportunities to network and explore cutting-edge products and technologies driving the future of space exploration. Among this year’s exhibitors are ArianeGroup, Kepler Communications and Sierra Space. Free. Bremen, Germany. November 19-21, 2024.

2nd EO Commercialization Forum

https://philab.esa.int/CommEO/

End users and institutions gather to discuss the commercial potential and challenges of the fast-growing Earth observation sector. Frankfurt, Germany. November 27-28, 2024.

Space Resiliency Summit

https://space.dsigroup.org/

Join senior leaders, experts, and innovators as they discuss innovative technologies, strategies, policies, and operations with the aim of ensuring that the U.S. is postured to maintain its dominance in space. Confirmed speakers include Keynote Speaker U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Melissa G. Dalton and U.S. Space Command Global Space Operations Director Maj Gen Troy L. Endicott. $690-$1,290. National Harbor, MD. December 4-5, 2024.

AGU24: What’s Next for Science

https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting

AGU's (American Geophysical Union) annual meeting is the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, with 25,000+ attendees from over 100 countries who gather to share research to increase awareness of our planet and address climate change. $0-$1,060. Washington, DC. December 9-13, 2024.

2025 AI Symposium

https://www.rocketcenter.com/institute

Experts share insights around the theme, “Automation vs HITL (Human in the Loop)” across multiple industries, including space exploration. Huntsville, AL. January 28-30, 2025.

SmallSat Symposium

https://smallsatshow.com/

Gain market insights and develop meaningful connections with leading space companies, key decision-makers and innovators in the SmallSat industry. $200-$1,695. Silicon Valley, CA. February 4-6, 2025.

International Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering

https://aerospace2025.com/

Join academic scientists and researchers as they share experiences, research results, and solutions adopted in the fields of aerospace and aeronautical engineering. $299-$1099. Rome, Italy. February 20-22, 2025.

SATELLITE 2025

https://www.satshow.com/

Satellite developers, manufacturers, service providers, and customers gather for updates on the satellite market and opportunities for collaboration on shared technical, policy, and financial challenges. Free-$2999. Washington, DC. March 10-13, 2025.

Space-Comm Expo 2025

https://space-comm.co.uk/

Space-Comm Expo brings together delegations for exhibits, talks, roundtables, and more around the theme, “Accelerating the commercial future of space” as the UK continues to grow its contribution to the global space market. London, UK. March 11-12, 2025.

Farnborough International Space Show

https://farnboroughspaceshow.com/

This annual exhibition and conference connects the space ecosystem across industry, defense, government and academia around six major themes - commercial space, operational space, sustainable space, defending space, exploring space, and earth and space. Farnborough, England. March 19-20, 2025.

CubeSat Developers Workshop 2025

https://www.cubesatdw.org/

Join hundreds of attendees for this annual global small-satellite conference hosted by CubeSat. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. April 22-24, 2025.

SmallSat Europe

https://2025.smallsateurope.com/

Insights from technical experts and interactive collaboration on in-depth workshops at Europe's leading SmallSat event. €66.50-€495. Amsterdam, Netherlands. May 27-28, 2025.

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Find Me on the Moon: NASA Lunar Navigation Challenge

https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Find-Me-on-the-Moon-NASA-Lunar-Navigation-Challenge-2442541/details

$50,000 total prize purse for developing a low-tech orienteering device for Artemis astronauts, or creating a method to survey and map the bottom of Shackleton Crater, which may have water ice trapped beneath the surface. Zoom informational webinar on October 2, 2024. Challenge closes November 25, 2024.

Let It Go: (After Latching)

https://grabcad.com/challenges/let-it-go-after-latching

NASA challenge to design a synchronized antenna deployment system. The primary objective is sequential deployment of hexagonal panels, crucial for maintaining the antenna's structural integrity and operational efficiency. The design must be compatible with and adaptable to existing NASA technologies. Close Date: November 25, 2024.

NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge

https://www.nasa.gov/prizes-challenges-and-crowdsourcing/centennial-challenges/lunarecycle/

This competition around sustainable space exploration seeks to encourage innovative waste management and recycling solutions that can improve the sustainability of longer-term lunar missions. The design that passes the two track, two-phase challenge stands to win $3 million. Phase 1 Submissions Due: March 31, 2025.

The solar system's biggest space jobs site | Space Crew

https://spacecrew.com/

Accelerate your space career with email alerts for key space industry insights and over 4000 space company jobs.

Jobs in the Space Field & Tech Industry | Space Talent

https://www.spacetalent.org/

Space Talent is a resource for careers at the intersection of space and tech. They match employers with top talent while providing insights and resources to grow your career.

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Firefly Aerospace raises $175 million

https://spacenews.com/firefly-aerospace-raises-175-million/

Firefly Aerospace raised $175 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round, led by RPM Ventures, bringing its valuation to over $2 billion. The funds will be used to increase production of its Alpha launch vehicles and expand its Elytra spacecraft capabilities, with a focus on responsive space missions. Firefly is also preparing its Blue Ghost lunar lander for NASA. 

Satellite-servicing startup Starfish Space raises $29 million

https://spacenews.com/booz-allen-ventures-invests-in-satellite-servicing-startup-starfish-space/

Satellite-servicing startup Starfish Space raised a $29 million funding round led by Shield Capital with participation from Point72 Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Toyota Ventures and others. Starfish Space, founded by former Blue Origin and NASA engineers, develops the Otter in-space vehicle for satellite lifespan extension and space debris removal. 

Ex-Google exec attracts financial backers for LEO megaconstellation

https://spacenews.com/ex-google-exec-attracts-financial-backers-for-leo-megaconstellation/

Logos Space secured financial commitments for 1,000 broadband satellites focusing on resilient communications for enterprise users, with plans to deploy 3,960 pending FTC approval. Logos satellites would fly at an altitude of 870-925 kilometers, higher than Project Kuiper and SpaceX’s Starlink but lower than OneWeb, Rivada, and Telesat Lightspeed. Logos emerged from stealth on October 31 with the backing of Thomas Tull’s U.S. Innovative Technology (USIT) fund.

Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of smallsat manufacturer Terran Orbital

https://spacenews.com/lockheed-martin-completes-acquisition-of-smallsat-manufacturer-terran-orbital/

Lockheed Martin acquired small satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital for ~$450 million, deepening its foothold in the commercial satellite sector with expertise in low-cost satellite production. Terran Orbital will continue as a merchant supplier for the broader space industry.

Maxar Intelligence divests sensor technology business to ARKA Group

https://spacenews.com/maxar-intelligence-divests-sensor-technology-business-to-arka-group/

Government contractor ARKA Group acquired Maxar Intelligence’s Radar and Sensor Technology group, which focuses on supporting classified U.S. government sensor programs, for an undisclosed amount. Maxar Intelligence will remain in the synthetic aperture radar business in partnership with Umbra.

BlackSky buys Thales Alenia’s stake in LeoStella joint venture

https://spacenews.com/blacksky-buys-thales-alenias-stake-in-leostella-joint-venture/

Remote sensing company BlackSky acquired the 50% share of smallsat manufacturer LeoStella it did not already own from Thales Alenia Space. The deal gives BlackSky greater control over the supply chain for its next generation of imaging satellites, which promise increased resolution and revisit rates.

GITAI gets funds to develop in-orbit robotic servicer  

https://spacenews.com/gitai-gets-funds-to-develop-in-orbit-robotic-servicer/

California-based GITAI, a Japanese robotics company, raised $15.5 million in a Series B extension to advance the development of its in-orbit robotic servicing technology for satellite repairs, debris removal and in-space manufacturing. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa’s venture capital fund led the latest round.

General Galactic Raises $8M to Advance Fossil-Free Fuel Revolution

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112893754/en/General-Galactic-Raises-8M-to-Advance-Fossil-Free-Fuel-Revolution

General Galactic, an El Segundo-based company focused on producing fossil-free methane from industrial CO2 emissions, raised $8 million in a seed round led by Harpoon Ventures and Refactor Capital, with participation from Pathbreaker, BoxGroup, Seraphim Space, Climate Capital and others. Founded by former SpaceX and Varda Space engineers, the company is scaling its Genesis technology, which transforms CO2 into high-density fuels. The long-term vision includes clean energy solutions for Earth and future Mars infrastructure.

Spacetech Startup GalaxEye Raises USD 10 Mn Led by MountTech Growth Fund

https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/spacetech-startup-galaxeye-raises-usd-10-mn-led-by/482502

Bengaluru-based advanced multi-sensor satellite imaging startup GalaxEye raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by MountTech Growth Fund, with participation from Mela Ventures, Speciale Invest, ideaForge and Infosys. GalaxEye plans to launch a high-resolution, all-weather satellite in 2025 for defense, agriculture and insurance industries.

TechCrunch Space: Disrupt 2024 wrap-up

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/techcrunch-space-disrupt-2024-wrap-up/

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 wrap up with links to interviews with Peter Beck (Rocket Lab), Bridgit Mendler (Northwood Space) and panel discussions on the challenges / opportunities of dual-use defense tech with Evan Rogers (True Anomaly) and Tim Solms (Slingshot Aerospace) and the highs and lows of investment in space (Seraphim Space, Embedded Ventures and Seven Seven Six).

The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeks

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/the-next-starship-launch-may-occur-in-less-than-two-weeks/

Another SpaceX Starship test flight is scheduled for as early as November 18, a month after its successful fifth flight. It will fly a similar profile and is expected to incorporate an in-flight relight of one of Starship's six engines, the first of several upcoming Starship milestones. A successful demonstration gets SpaceX closer to beginning commercial missions and deploying Starlink, possibly as early as the first half of 2025. 

Finally, a sign of life for Europe’s sovereign satellite Internet constellation

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/finally-a-sign-of-life-for-europes-sovereign-satellite-internet-constellation/

The European Commission plans to contract with EU space companies by year-end to develop a 290-satellite broadband Internet network with a reported cost of over €10 billion (almost $11 billion). The European Commission will manage the IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) program with funding from ESA and industry in a public-private partnership.

Relativity Space Faces Cash Drain, Exploring Options

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/relativity-space-faces-cash-drain-exploring-options/ar-AA1tm2tA

Once valued at $4.2 billion, launch vehicle developer Relativity Space is running low on cash, making the future of its launch business uncertain. The company says they are committed to the development of Terran R and "continue to make significant progress toward our 2026 launch target".

A Space Walking Robot Could Build a Giant Telescope in Space

https://www.universetoday.com/169173/a-space-walking-robot-could-build-a-giant-telescope-in-space/

A recent journal paper explores the use of autonomous robots for in-orbit assembly of large telescopes. This approach could eliminate the size constraints of telescopes launched from Earth. The authors expect advanced infrastructure in Earth orbit will be needed for in-orbit servicing, manufacturing, orbital warehouse, Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) and astronomical observational station applications.