Innovation
Bordeaux estate turns to space tech to monitor vines in real time
New satellite technology is being tested in Bordeaux to help winemakers spot vine problems earlier and manage vineyards more precisely. The system can pick up subtle changes in plant health before they are visible in the vineyard.
NASA’s new moon base project requires operational technology systems in space, but they are vulnerable.
Newly anointed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman made a $20 billion announcement on March 24, 2026. To the delight of space enthusiasts everywhere, Isaacman said NASA was cancelling its project to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and would reorient to building a $20 billion base on the surface of the moon.
Technology
Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach
New facility to support electronics and software development for missile defense and space programs
St. Louis-made AI tool will use space tech to identify plants
For years, scientists have learned about distant stars by looking at the wavelengths of light bouncing back from space.
Now, scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are using the same technology, called spectral data, to learn about dried plant specimens in its herbarium.
“The physics behind light reflection apply to the entire universe, whether you're looking at an herbarium specimen or a star or other distant celestial object,” said Curator of Biodiversity Matt Austin.
NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Took iPhones Into Space
The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to take smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet.
VC
VC Seraphim harnesses corporates for $100m+ spacetech fund
Arabsat, Eutelsat, NEC and Sky Perfect JSat have all backed the venture firm's second fund, as corporates take a wider interest in space tech.
Europe
Scottish space sector drives next‑gen satellite tech via SpaceX
The Scottish space sector is driving next-generation satellite technology through a partnership with SpaceX. Satellites, developed by Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space in Glasgow, have been backed by UK Space Agency funding delivered through the European Space Agency’s Pioneer Programme, which helps emerging UK space companies become new mission providers. The Pioneer Programme falls within the programme of Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES).
Investment
Bondstone to invest €50 million in defence and space tech
After investing in real estate, private equity management company Bondstone has now turned its attentions to another type of asset.
The private equity firm has just launched a €50 million venture capital fund to invest in deeptech startups operating in sectors such as space, robotics, and defence. The goal is to build a portfolio of more than 25 startups, with investments ranging from €500,000 to €1 million.