MILAN – When the European Space Agency announced its new three-year spending plan last month, two countries stood out for the increased size of their contributions. Poland boosted its budget from 198 million euros ($230 million) in 2022 to 735 million euros in 2025 (a 276% increase). Spain raised its contribution from 933 million euros […] The post How Spain and Poland pushed Europe’s new priorities with record contributions appeared first on SpaceNews.
08/12/2025 17:18As the space industry explores orbital data centers to meet growing demands for sovereignty, resilience and sustainability, one critical lens remains underutilized: cost. Not just launch cost or CapEx; but total cost of ownership, sourcing strategy and operational efficiency. We think it would be helpful to reframe the conversation around space-based infrastructure from technical feasibility […] The post Beyond the horizon: cost-driven strategies for space-based data centers appeared first on SpaceNews.
08/12/2025 15:00A proposed European Union space law could cost both European and American space companies hundreds of millions of euros in lost revenue annually, according to a new study. The post Study quantifies costs of EU Space Act to European and U.S. companies appeared first on SpaceNews.
08/12/2025 13:29NASA has extended an agreement with a nonprofit organization to manage the portion of the International Space Station designated as a national laboratory, likely for the final time. The post NASA extends agreement with CASIS for ISS national lab appeared first on SpaceNews.
08/12/2025 12:12Guetlein said his office has held extensive private engagements with industry. The post Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism appeared first on SpaceNews.
07/12/2025 19:30A House hearing on the rise of China’s space program turned into a broader critique of U.S. space policy, including NASA’s current approach to returning astronauts to the moon. The post China hearing focuses on U.S. policy shortfalls appeared first on SpaceNews.
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