As it seeks to steer a transition in oversight of research and development on the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit activities to the U.S. private sector, NASA is committed to avoiding a repeat of the decision to retire the space shuttle fleet without a still-absent capability to launch its own astronauts,

Japan's modifications to operate F-35B Lightnings, USAF's $35 billion fiscal alignment, drone suppliers demonstrating remote ID, NASA reigning in SLS-Orion award fees and more. A roundup of news in Aerospace, space and defense.

Boeing and Safran make a joint investment in Electric Power Systems (EPS), Japan's KC-46 assembly, advances in AH/UH-1 replacement, new highs in stratospheric flight, F-35 sustainment savings plans and more. An update on Aerospace and Defense industry news.

Low Earth orbit satellite companies Iridium and OneWeb have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore bundled offerings of their respective L-band and Ku-band services.

Seeking to raise the bar for achievements in space, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine wants the U.S. to lead the team that someday discovers extraterrestrial life.

Revised F-35 orders, budget requests, new LRPMs, satellite unveilings, and more. A roundup of what's happening in the Aerospace, Space and Defense sectors.

Some major telecommunications satellite operators have expressed cautiousness about 5G—a fifth-generation mobile communications network that satellites are supposed to be a component of—as a business opportunity, suggesting it may not live up to the hype.

The evolution of the telecommunications satellite industry remains driven by fast growth in data traffic, Euroconsult CEO Pacome Revillon says.