ISS 2026

https://isskorea.space/en/main

With the theme of "Shaping the Future of Space Through Global Collaboration", the fourth International Space Summit will gather over 4,000 experts from 550 organizations across 50 countries for exhibitions, networking programs with global companies and startups, and a range of programs covering the full vertical chain of the space industry. Daejeon, South Korea. June 16-18, 2026.

Dispatches From the Front Line: Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Space Infrastructure

https://www.bigmarker.com/access-intelligence-llc1/dispatches-from-the-front-line-iranian-cyber-threats-targeting-space-infrastructure

This CyberSat webinar features cyber and space security experts discussing the growing cybersecurity risks Iran poses to the satellite and space sectors. The discussion will cover evolving Iranian cyber tactics, potential vulnerabilities in critical space infrastructure and communication networks, and practical insights on how organizations can harden their cyber resilience against emerging threats. Free. Online. June 23, 2026.

AIAA LA Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration mini-Conference 2026

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x2ec6du/lp/249b9aea-0bae-48ac-a4cf-b85a036ac6a2

Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration will feature topical presentations and workshops, with speakers and panelists to include Dr. Nahum Melamed, The Aerospace Corporation, Dr. Paul Chodas, NASA JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies, and Dr. Andrew Rivkin, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Free. Lynwood, CA and Online. June 27, 2026.

SPACETIDE 2026

https://events.spacetide.jp/event/Tide2026/summary

SPACETIDE strives to build a mutually beneficial future where space transforms society and industry. Leaders across diverse industries will share challenges and co-create a sustainable future where technology and services are accessible to all. Tokyo, Japan. July 6-9, 2026.

The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-humans-to-the-moon-mars-summit-registration-1972668527669?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=b41e57470e

Workshops and plenary sessions around the goal of achieving a permanent human presence on the Moon in this decade and Mars in the next. Topics to include Moon and Mars architecture and systems, science, human health, policy, STEM education, and more. From $160.94. Houston, TX. July 21-23, 2026.

Small Satellite Conference 2026

https://smallsat.org/

Explore the latest technologies driving constellation success under the theme, "The Clouds Above the Clouds" and help shape the future of small satellites as the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference celebrates the vision and collaboration that propelled the industry forward over the past four decades. $350-$1000. Salt Lake City, UT. August 23-26, 2026.

SkySphere: Building an Intelligent All-Sky Camera Network

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allplanets/skysphere-building-an-intelligent-all-sky-camera-network/

SkySphere by astronomer, SETI Institute scientist, and SkyMapper co-founder Franck Marchis is a full-sky camera network designed to help create secure, time-stamped, and verified observations of the sky. Ends June 30, 2026.

Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge

https://rmpc.nasatechleap.org/

NASA Flight Opportunities is inviting applicants to propose payloads that can be manipulated by a robotic arm in low Earth orbit, to advance persistent infrastructure for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. Up to three winners will each receive up to $500,000 to develop a flight-ready payload and demonstrate it in orbit in early 2028. A virtual information session is available on June 18. Phase 1 deadline August 12, 2026.

NANA Space Roboticist Challenge

https://spaceroboticistchallenge.com/

Selected researchers will run experiments on the Fly Foundational Robots' 7-Degree-of-Freedom robotic arm mission in low Earth orbit. Teams gain access to simulation and validation facilities at Goddard Space Flight Center, working directly with NASA engineers on your experiment design. Launch Webinar: June 24, 2026. Registration Close Date: September 23, 2026.

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Axiom Space Closed Oversubscribed Financing at $525M+

https://www.axiomspace.com/release/axiom-space-closes-oversubscribed-financing-at-525m

Axiom Space secured over $525 million in an oversubscribed financing round featuring contributions from J.P. Morgan, MUFG Bank and 4iG Group. The capital will accelerate development of Axiom Station modules, Artemis lunar spacesuits, and orbital data centers.

Iceye’s Valuation Soars to 10 Billion Euro With New Raise

https://www.satellitetoday.com/finance/2026/06/09/iceyes-valuation-soars-to-10-billion-euro-with-new-raise/

Finnish satellite company Iceye raised 450 million euro ($520 million) in a Series F round, pushing its valuation to 10 billion euro ($12 billion). The round was led by General Atlantic, with participation from Nokia, Solidium, Qatar Investment Authority and other investors. The capital will be used to accelerate the deployment of its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites for sovereign defense deals.

Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/rocket-engine-startup-impulse-raises-500-million-to-hire-people-not-ai/

Rocket engine startup Impulse Space raised $500 million in a Series D round led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC, with participation from Founders Fund, Lux Capital and Linse Capital. Founded by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, the company focuses on in-space mobility platforms such as its highly maneuverable Mira spacecraft and Helios orbit-transfer vehicle. The new capital will be used to expand its engineering workforce by up to 200 employees. Impulse is also preparing a new Mira mission slated for launch before the end of 2026.

Quantum Space to Go Public in SPAC Deal

https://www.satellitetoday.com/finance/2026/06/08/quantum-space-to-go-public-in-spac-deal/

National security space startup Quantum Space announced plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Inflection Point Acquisition, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. Led by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and co-founded by serial space entrepreneur Kam Ghaffarian, the company develops the Ranger multi-orbit space mobility platform.

Voyager to Acquire Astrobotic Technology, Accelerating America’s Path to the Moon

https://investors.voyagertechnologies.com/news/news-details/2026/Voyager-to-Acquire-Astrobotic-Technology-Accelerating-Americas-Path-to-the-Moon/default.aspx

Voyager Technologies signed an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology for up to approximately $300 million in cash and stock. The deal is expected to close by early July 2026. This will establish Voyager as a full-scale lunar platform supporting NASA’s Artemis program with the goal of a permanent American presence on the Moon by 2028. 

Isar Aerospace secures EUR 270m to provide sovereign space capabilities globally

https://isaraerospace.com/press/isar-aerospace-secures-eur-270m-to-provide-sovereign-space-capabilities-globally

Isar Aerospace raised €270 million in a Series D funding round backed by new and existing investors, including substantial contributions from European stakeholders, to scale operations and expand its launch network. Isar Aerospace intends to build a second launch site at Spaceport Nova Scotia to support varied orbital demands and production of up to 40 Spectrum launch vehicles per year. Isar's launch manifest is fully booked through 2028.

Apex Hits $2.3B Valuation With Latest Funding Raise

https://www.satellitetoday.com/manufacturing/2026/06/05/apex-hits-2-3b-valuation-with-latest-funding-raise/

Satellite bus manufacturer Apex Space raised $200 million, propelling its valuation to $2.3 billion. Rather than a formal funding round, the company chose to take on the additional funding in response to strong investor demand. The capital will be used to expand the company's manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles.

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/unastella-a-south-korean-rocket-startup-that-launched-from-home-raises-24m/

Four-year-old Seoul-based startup Unastella secured a $24 million Series B round following the successful May 2025 test launch of its UNA EXPRESS-I rocket. The round was led by Altos Ventures, with participation from the Korea Development Bank, Strong Ventures, and Hana Ventures. Unastella will use the funds to validate its kerosene-liquid oxygen propulsion technology and scale toward orbital launch operations.

NewOrbit Raises $18.5M to Build VLEO Spacecraft at Scale

https://payloadspace.com/neworbit-raises-18-5m-to-build-vleo-spacecraft-at-scale/

UK-based startup NewOrbit secured $18.5 million in Series A funding led by Voyager Ventures, with participation from previous institutional investors and angel investors. Funding will go toward development of its first very low Earth orbit capable satellite, NEO-1, scheduled for a multi-stage demonstration flight in 2028 to validate operations in vacuum and its air-breathing ion propulsion engine for descent below 300 km. 

Orbital Raises Oversubscribed $5M Pre-Seed Round to Build AI Data Centers in Space

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/orbital-raises-oversubscribed-5m-pre-120000750.html

Space infrastructure company Orbital raised a $5 million pre-seed round led by a16z speedrun, with participation from Basis Set, Human Element, Feld Ventures and others. Orbital aims to build AI data centers across a constellation of small, independently deployable satellites in Low Earth Orbit. The capital will fund its first in-orbit technology demonstration, development of purpose-built AI compute satellite Orbital-1, and construction of a manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.

Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment

https://payloadspace.com/space-markets-emerges-from-stealth-with-coinbase-ventures-investment/

Space Markets, founded in December and newly out of stealth, is introducing futures trading and prediction markets for the space economy, allowing investors to trade orbital resources such as satellite bandwidth, launch capacity, Earth observation data and space-based energy. The company announced an investment from Coinbase Ventures for an undisclosed amount to build a decentralized platform on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network.

SpaceX goes public with a mind-bogglingly historic IPO

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacex-to-go-public-with-a-mind-bogglingly-historic-ipo-today-the-space-industry-may-never-be-the-same

SpaceX officially went public on the Nasdaq exchange on June 12 with a historic $1.77 trillion valuation, the largest IPO in financial history. Shares debuted at $155 and closed above $161. The massive capital raise will fund SpaceX's expansive ecosystem, including Starship development, high-margin Starlink broadband, and orbital AI satellite data centers.

Oppenheimer slaps Outperform rating on SpaceX, $190 price target ahead of market debut

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/oppenheimer-slaps-outperform-rating-on-spacex-190-price-target-ahead-of-market-debut-163237327.html

Oppenheimer initiated coverage on SpaceX with an "Outperform" rating and a $190 price target, implying 40% upside from its $135 IPO price and valuing the firm at $2.5 trillion. Financially, growth is anchored by $26 billion in annualized data center capacity deals, including a $1.25 billion monthly compute agreement with Anthropic and a $920 million monthly deal with Google. However, the firm noted risks including an expensive valuation at more than 100x trailing revenue.

New Glenn rocket carrying the BlueBird 7 mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Image Credits: Space Force, Gwendolyn Kurzen

Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/blue-origin-plans-to-launch-new-glenn-again-this-year-after-explosion/

Despite the recent massive explosion, Blue Origin's Cape Canaveral launchpad infrastructure, three New Glenn upper stages, and a previously flown booster at the complex are in better shape than expected, and the company plans to fly its rocket again before the end of 2026. A second pad is under construction, but the current delays put pressure on NASA's Artemis lunar mission schedule.

NASA Provides Update on Space Station Leak

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/06/05/nasa-provides-update-on-space-station-leak/

The ISS's Zvezda service module transfer tunnel (PrK) leak rate has increased to two pounds per day since June 1, and Roscosmos has identified new suspected leak areas. NASA and Roscosmos are collaborating on a long-term resolution, which involves extensive structural repair that brings elevated structural risk.

James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence the mysterious 'little red dots' are black hole stars

https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/james-webb-space-telescope-finds-evidence-the-mysterious-little-red-dots-are-black-hole-stars

Astronomers using the JWST have found evidence from deep light spectral data from GLIMPSE-17775 that early universe "little red dots" are black hole stars, rapidly growing supermassive black holes enclosed in dense gas cocoons, resolving a major cosmological mystery. The findings help explain why these objects appear abruptly about 600 million years after the Big Bang and then seemingly disappear over time.