The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced the addition of ORBITInsure and Renaissance Strategic Advisors (RSA) as new members on September 21, 2026. ORBITInsure joins as a Space Supply Chain member, offering data‑driven risk intelligence for space insurance. RSA becomes an Associate Member and participates in the Space Supply Chain Council and State and Local Council, bringing strategy and M&A expertise to aerospace, defense, and government sectors. Both firms aim to strengthen the commercial space ecosystem through enhanced risk management [...]

Elon Musk announced on SpaceX’s August 4 earnings call that the next‑generation Starlink V3 satellites will deliver about 10 terabits per second bidirectionally, with potential to reach over 100 Tbps. Each satellite will carry a 250‑kW power system and a custom Nvidia Vera Rubin NVL72 computer. Musk projected that within ten years Starlink could handle the majority of global internet traffic, especially as AI and robotics demand increases. SpaceX plans to launch roughly an order of magnitude [...]

India’s spacetech sector has entered a commercialisation phase, raising $252.9 million in 2026, nearly double the 2025 total. Skyroot Aerospace became the first Indian spacetech unicorn after a $60 million round and successfully launched its Vikram‑1 rocket, now pursuing a $200 million follow‑up. Pixxel, backed by Temasek, secured a record $100 million Series C, the largest single funding round for an Indian space company. Government funds—₹1,600 cr from IN‑SPACe’s Antariksh VC and ₹834 cr from the RDI fund—backed early‑stage ventures. Startups now face heightened [...]

India is transitioning from a technology importer to a creator, with public research institutions, corporate R&D, and deep‑tech startups driving growth in semiconductors, communications, space, and healthcare. Patent filings have risen, and indigenous products are emerging, yet R&D spending remains low and commercialisation weak. Talent shortages and limited research capacity hinder full market penetration. Government policy pushes for innovation, but stronger industry‑research links, technology transfer mechanisms, and support for frontier technologies are needed to close gaps and [...]

As the International Space Station approaches retirement, major drugmakers are preparing to conduct commercial pharmaceutical research and manufacturing in low Earth orbit. Executives from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and space firms are collaborating with regulators to establish guidelines for space-based medicine production, aiming to prove it can be reliable and cost‑effective. Companies such as LambdaVision, Auxilium Biotechnologies, and Merck have already used the ISS to develop retinal implants, bioprinted tissues, and a subcutaneous cancer therapy. The shift toward next‑generation [...]

Planetarium Negara in Kuala Lumpur has capitalised on a global resurgence in space interest by showcasing an Orlan space suit used by ISS cosmonauts and expanding its educational offerings. Under director Mohd Zamri Shah Mastor, the venue has upgraded its projection system, refreshed exhibit content, and extended outreach to universities to align with initiatives such as NASA’s Artemis program. Attendance has risen sharply, with immersive displays and hands‑on programmes engaging students and the public, reinforcing the idea [...]

NASA awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract modification for three additional crew missions—Crew‑15, Crew‑16, and Crew‑17—to the International Space Station. The new award brings the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract to $5.92 billion over 17 flights, extending the program through 2030. SpaceX confirmed the deal on X, noting the missions will include launch, in‑orbit operations, cargo transport, and lifeboat capability. The award follows Boeing’s Starliner delays, leaving its future missions uncertain.